Free to Play Controller Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play controller games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 31st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play controller games.

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1. Asphalt Legends

Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 14,240 reviews of which 11,626 were positive and 2,614 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played controller game, thanks to its 1,104 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.0
11,626
2,614

1,104
players

2. MLB Rivals

Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB RIVALS! MLB Rivals is a game developed and published by . Released on March 17th 2025 has received 808 reviews of which 619 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 459 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among controller games based on player count.
7.3
619
189

459
players

3. Torque Drift

Build your car, earn sponsors, and compete in online multiplayer drift battles! Torque Drift is a game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 129 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among controller games based on player count.
7.5
9,259
2,867

129
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 game developed and published by . 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 controller games.
8.7
365
21

60
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 game developed and published by . Released on July 11th 2024 has received 2,129 reviews of which 1,825 were positive and 304 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played controller games.
8.2
1,825
304

15
players

6. Micro Platformer

A minimalistic platformer with a 1x1 tileset. No enemies, no bullets, no lasers. Just sheer platforming. Micro Platformer is a game developed and published by . 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 #6 spot among the most played controller games.
9.2
1,660
54

1
players

7. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 11th 2021 has received 1,691 reviews of which 1,652 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played controller games.
9.3
1,652
39

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 game developed and published by . 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 controller games.
6.6
4,433
2,198