Discounted Controller Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated controller games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free controller games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Moving Out
Moving Out is a ridiculous physics-based moving simulator that brings new meaning to "couch co-op"! Are you ready for an exciting career in furniture? As a newly certified Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician, you’ll take on moving jobs all across the busy town of Packmore.
HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed
Hypercharge is a first and third-person shooter action figure game you've always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys, and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign!
Merchant of the Skies
Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is the latest evolution of PIRATE WARRIORS action! Based on the concept of "experiencing a real ONE PIECE battlefield," buildings will come crashing down during the action and attacks will throw up smoke and dust, placing you in the thick of the ONE PIECE world!
Roundguard
Roundguard is a bouncy dungeon crawler with pinball physics, lots of loot, and a randomized castle full of oddballs. Press your luck against hordes of dangerously cute monsters and challenging roguelike elements in this all-round bouncy adventure!
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2, the over-the-top follow-up to the smash hit 3D arena fighter MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE, makes its heroic debut! Make full use of characters' Quirks as you clash head-to-head in epic battles across huge arenas!
Out of Space
Strategy co-op online multiplayer game about living on a spaceship with your roommates. You'll need to generate resources, take care of a deadly alien infestation, upgrade your appliances and build your sustainable space home. Living together is never easy, especially when you are in outer space!
Offroad Mania
Offroad Mania — off-road 4x4 driving simulator based on realistic car physics. Modes: Classic (240 levels), Free Roam, Racing, Endless, Winter (rocks, mud, snow, water, logs, trees, bridges, ramps). Vehicles: 10+ amazing 4×4 cars for your driving fun. Free updates!
Effie
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
Lightmatter
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.
Fight Angel Special Edition
Fight Angel is the girl fighting game with great customization functions with physical effects that make realistic boobs movements and clothing destruction systems. Let's fight the challenger with your partner! This is a special edition of Fight Angel.
Farmer's Dynasty
Live – Build – Farm: Enjoy a unique mix of farming, constructing and life simulation that takes you to the countryside and holds plenty of challenging gameplay in stock!
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!
Fun with Ragdolls: The Game
Become a ragdoll and create your own environments in Sandbox Mode, explore worlds created by others, or just flop around your destructible sets! Fun with Ragdolls: The Game lets you enjoy everything you love about ragdolls!
Desert Of The Dead
You are a mysterious wanderer traveling through the wilderness of the wild west. In cities and towns, people began to disappear, as in many cities the population became infected with a virus which turns people into zombies, and it is rumored that people from the government are behind this.
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
A 2D-3D Action-Adventure game! Run, jump, and drive across vast, dreamy 3D landscapes. Shrink into surreal, 2D dungeons inside of characters' bodies. Travel the world, meet strange people, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust. Don't miss the follow-up to the classic game 'Anodyne'!
KILL la KILL -IF
All looks and feels of the original anime series remodelled with 3D Cell-look technology! Perform devastating combos, destroy your opponents, and relive the anime with your favourite scenes from the original series, revived with stunning visuals and cinematics!
Summer Catchers
Summer Catchers is an epic story that combines an endless runner with inventory management. Set your goals, complete tasks and stock up on gear to get as far as you can and advance this charming story full of strange and wonderful characters.
Most played controller games on Steam
Take a look at the top controller games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. DSX
DSX is an easy-to-use software that connects DualSense, DualSense Edge, and DualShock 4 controllers to your PC. It unlocks advanced features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback for a more immersive gaming experience. Allowing support for games that don't support Playstation Controllers. DSX is a simulation, indie and controller game developed and published by Paliverse. Released on June 24th 2022 has received 5,373 reviews of which 3,667 were positive and 1,706 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played controller game, thanks to its 5,692 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.7
3,667
1,706
5,692
players
2. FIFA 22
Powered by Football™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 brings the game even closer to the real thing with fundamental gameplay advances and a new season of innovation across every mode. FIFA 22 is a football (soccer), sports and multiplayer game developed by EA Canada & EA Romania and published by Electronic Arts. Released on October 01st 2021 has received 120,871 reviews of which 97,293 were positive and 23,578 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 1,341 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among controller games based on player count.
8.0
97,293
23,578
1,341
players
3. Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars! Asphalt Legends Unite is a racing, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 13,736 reviews of which 11,192 were positive and 2,544 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 970 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among controller games based on player count.
8.0
11,192
2,544
970
players
4. Undisputed
Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Undisputed is a 3d fighter, third person and 3d game developed by Steel City Interactive and published by Deep Silver. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 19,349 reviews of which 12,158 were positive and 7,191 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 566 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played controller games.
6.2
12,158
7,191
566
players
5. MLB Rivals
Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB RIVALS! MLB Rivals is a sports, free to play and baseball game developed and published by Com2uS. Released on March 17th 2025 has received 666 reviews of which 505 were positive and 161 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 476 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played controller games.
7.2
505
161
476
players
6. Need for Speed™ Payback
Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew were divided by betrayal and reunited by revenge to take down The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins. Need for Speed™ Payback is a racing, open world and multiplayer game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 29,054 reviews of which 24,868 were positive and 4,186 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 205 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played controller games.
8.4
24,868
4,186
205
players
7. Cricket 24
Cricket 24 is the culmination of a decade of Cricket video game development and includes teams from every corner of the globe. Cricket 24 is a sports, controller and 3d game developed by Big Ant Studios and published by Nacon. Released on October 04th 2023 has received 1,931 reviews of which 1,520 were positive and 411 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 196 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played controller games.
7.6
1,520
411
196
players
8. Tokyo Xtreme Racer
"Tokyo Xtreme Racer" is a racing game set in a blocked-off future Tokyo, where players aim to be the fastest by driving their best cars on the highways that weave through the city. Tokyo Xtreme Racer is a racing, driving and 3d game developed and published by Genki Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 22nd 2025 has received 11,230 reviews of which 10,676 were positive and 554 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 187 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played controller games.
9.2
10,676
554
187
players
9. Cassette Beasts
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones! Cassette Beasts is a controller, comedy and creature collector game developed by Bytten Studio and published by Raw Fury. Released on April 26th 2023 has received 9,298 reviews of which 8,828 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 183 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played controller games.
9.2
8,828
470
183
players
10. Controller Companion
Navigate your PC desktop with a controller! Put mouse, media and keyboard control in the palms of your hands so you'll never have to leave the couch again! Controller Companion is a utilities, controller and software game developed and published by Koga Tech Limited. Released on May 04th 2015 has received 2,591 reviews of which 2,342 were positive and 249 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 117 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played controller games.
8.7
2,342
249
117
players
Best deals on controller games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of controller games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted controller games.
1. The Legend of Tianding
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century. The Legend of Tianding is a adventure, controller and rpg game developed by Creative Games Computer Graphics Corporation and Neon Doctrine and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on November 01st 2021 has received 3,967 reviews of which 3,743 were positive and 224 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for controller category.
9.1
3,743
224
-98%
19.99€
0.46€
2. Toodee and Topdee
A cosmic turbulence caused the 2D Platformer and the Top-Down Puzzler dimensions to merge! Switch between Toodee and Topdee and their unique perspectives to overcome hard-as-nails challenges, solve mind-melting puzzles and defeat huge bosses. Toodee and Topdee is a controller, puzzle and colorful game developed and published by dietzribi. Released on August 04th 2021 has received 758 reviews of which 715 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in controller games.
8.8
715
43
-98%
19.50€
0.42€
3. Cassette Beasts
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones! Cassette Beasts is a controller, comedy and creature collector game developed by Bytten Studio and published by Raw Fury. Released on April 26th 2023 has received 9,298 reviews of which 8,828 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in controller games.
9.2
8,828
470
-97%
19.99€
0.65€
4. SPRAWL
SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within. SPRAWL is a controller, sci-fi and combat game developed by MAETH and published by Rogue Games and Inc.. Released on August 23rd 2023 has received 2,059 reviews of which 1,806 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for controller games.
8.4
1,806
253
-96%
14.79€
0.72€
5. SkyDrift
Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins. SkyDrift is a racing, indie and flight game developed by Digital Reality and published by HandyGames. Released on November 21st 2011 has received 1,165 reviews of which 1,028 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for controller games.
8.4
1,028
137
-95%
9.99€
0.50€
6. Splasher
Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur. Splasher is a indie, action and platformer game developed by Splashteam and published by Dear Villagers. Released on February 07th 2017 has received 1,119 reviews of which 1,038 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for controller games.
8.8
1,038
81
-90%
14.99€
1.49€
7. Danger Scavenger
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel! Danger Scavenger is a shoot 'em up, controller and action roguelike game developed by Piotr Wolk and Star Drifters and published by Star Drifters and Doyoyo Games. Released on March 25th 2021 has received 488 reviews of which 356 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for controller games.
6.9
356
132
-89%
4.99€
0.58€
8. Legend Bowl
Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more! Legend Bowl is a sports, football (american) and controller game developed and published by Super Pixel Games. Released on September 02nd 2021 has received 891 reviews of which 783 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 73% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for controller games.
8.3
783
108
-73%
20.99€
5.82€
9. Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure! Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is a action, colorful and platformer game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA. Released on October 04th 2021 has received 1,463 reviews of which 1,223 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 69% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for controller games.
8.0
1,223
240
-69%
29.99€
9.37€
10. Gori: Cuddly Carnage
Humanity has been destroyed - and it's up to Gori, along with his deadly but wise-cracking sentient hoverboard, F.R.A.N.K, and morose AI companion, CH1-P, to shred and slay the evil Adorable Army! Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a controller, combat and cyberpunk game developed by Angry Demon Studio and published by Wired Productions and CouchPlay Interactive (Greater China). Released on August 29th 2024 has received 1,214 reviews of which 1,178 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 63% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for controller games.
9.2
1,178
36
-63%
21.99€
8.20€
Free controller games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play controller games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play controller games.
1. Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars! Asphalt Legends Unite is a racing, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 13,736 reviews of which 11,192 were positive and 2,544 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 970 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free controller games on Steam.
8.0
11,192
2,544
970
players
2. MLB Rivals
Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB RIVALS! MLB Rivals is a sports, free to play and baseball game developed and published by Com2uS. Released on March 17th 2025 has received 666 reviews of which 505 were positive and 161 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 476, this controller game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free controller games on Steam.
7.2
505
161
476
players
3. Torque Drift
Build your car, earn sponsors, and compete in online multiplayer drift battles! Torque Drift is a free to play, racing and multiplayer game developed and published by Grease Monkey Games. Released on April 20th 2021 has received 12,126 reviews of which 9,259 were positive and 2,867 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
7.5
9,259
2,867
94
players
4. Crashphalt
Pound your way to victory in this 4-player competitive platformer. Create massive shockwaves in the terrain to bounce your enemies off the stage while trying to avoid being sent flying yourself. Crashphalt is a indie, platformer and local multiplayer game developed and published by Cold Pressed Games. Released on October 11th 2018 has received 386 reviews of which 365 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
8.7
365
21
36
players
5. Hamster Playground
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats! Hamster Playground is a character customization, cute and controller game developed by Mass Creation and published by We Dig Games. Released on July 11th 2024 has received 2,113 reviews of which 1,814 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
8.2
1,814
299
15
players
6. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again! I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 is a zombies, twin stick shooter and top-down shooter game developed by Ska Studios and OMNIViOLET and published by Ska Studios. Released on November 11th 2021 has received 1,678 reviews of which 1,640 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
9.3
1,640
38
6
players
7. Micro Platformer
A minimalistic platformer with a 1x1 tileset. No enemies, no bullets, no lasers. Just sheer platforming. Micro Platformer is a precision platformer, difficult and minimalist game developed and published by Daveyyy. Released on April 21st 2020 has received 1,714 reviews of which 1,660 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
9.2
1,660
54
8. Divine Knockout (DKO)
KO the gods in the world’s only 3rd-person platform fighter! Become a small-but-mighty god of myth, brawl in all three dimensions, and knock your friends off the map to reign supreme. Divine Knockout (DKO) is a action, 3d fighter and multiplayer game developed by Red Beard Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on December 06th 2022 has received 6,631 reviews of which 4,433 were positive and 2,198 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
6.6
4,433
2,198