Best eSports 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 esports games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played and best free esports games are available at the bottom of the page.
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MLB Rivals
Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB RIVALS!
Puck
Fast-paced physics-based hockey simulation where precision, strategy, and chaos collide. Control every move, pass, and shot with realistic puck physics, dynamic player movement, and thrilling gameplay. Master the rink with friends or team up with other Puck players for ultimate hockey dominance!
Strinova
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.
SUPERVIVE
MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back.
Slappyball
It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense.
Engine Evolution 2023
Your favorite racing MMO is back with amazing tracks, more entertaining physics, and much more! Enjoy multiplayer racing action more intensely than ever before!
Spectre Divide
Spectre Divide is the genre-evolving, free-to-play 3v3 tactical shooter driven by Duality. Use Duality to control two bodies in real-time, letting you defend two sites at once, cover your own cross, or even trade yourself. Master tactical gunplay and an arsenal of future tech to achieve infamy.
Arcanists
Players take turns in a race against the clock, utilising an array of spells to defeat their opponents in battle! Victory is accomplished by becoming the 'last man standing' (or last team) after all other players have been reduced to zero hitpoints.
Formula Evolution 2024
The first-ever true MMO formula racing game is here! Play with up to 39 friends!
Esports Godfather: The Legend Begins
E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!
Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay.
Speedway Challenge 2024
Feel speedway emotions thanks to realistic riding physics. Play online mode with friends or local in career mode, league mode, challenges, tournament and quick matches. Are you ready for the challenge?
Motorbike Evolution 2024
The first-ever true MMO motorbike racing game is here! Play with up to 39 friends!
MetaBall - Multiplayer Basketball
Experience the thrill of Hoverboard Basketball! Team up or challenge players worldwide in fast-paced crossplay PvP matches. Master the ball, dribble, and outwit your opponents to score impressive goals— with no aim assist. Only skill and creativity matter. Grab your Hoverboard and dominate now!
World of Shooting
A first-person shooting sports sim from the developers of World of Guns. Collect hundreds of realistic firearms and accessories, beat practical shooting and tactical training campaigns, set global high scores, and build your own ranges!
Esports Godfather Origin
E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!
Storm Striker
Stormstriker is a hyperactive 5v5 PvP third-person shooter with colorful hero characters, action-packed gameplay, and an emphasis on teamplay! Join the battlefield by choosing a hero that’s right for your playstyle!
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE
Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"!
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG!
Street Fighter™ 6 - Open Beta
A new era for fighting games begins! The Open Beta of Street Fighter™ 6 allows players to experience certain game features in the Battle Hub. Open Beta Schedule Planned for May 19, 2023 (Fri) 12:00am PDT - May 22, 2023 (Mon) 12:00am PDT
Omega Strikers
Join the footbrawl! Smash opponents off the arena and score goals in this lightning-fast 3v3 free-to-play game. Squad up with friends and choose from a growing cast of colorful Strikers to sling slimes, toss tofu, and rocket boost to victory.
Engine Evolution 2022
PvP racing action is back - with more and better content and with formulas! Enjoy multiplayer racing action more intensely than ever before!
Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now.
Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game.Most played esports games on Steam
Take a look at the top esports games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 15,448 reviews of which 11,880 were positive and 3,568 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played esports game, thanks to its 1,644 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
11,880
3,568
1,644
players
2. Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. Starward is a mechs, action and third-person shooter game developed by Game Blender and published by 盛天游戏. Released on April 24th 2024 has received 1,833 reviews of which 1,152 were positive and 681 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 297 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among esports games based on player count.
6.2
1,152
681
297
players
3. 3D Aim Trainer
The #1 Aim Trainer and one of the most popular free pc games is now available on Steam. The best aim practice solution for FPS and TPS games, with top analytics helping you monitor your improvement for the most vital skills of aiming. Level up your aim for free. 3D Aim Trainer is a early access, esports and fps game developed by 3D Aim Trainer and published by 3D Aim Trainer and SteelSeries. Released on July 07th 2021 has received 2,765 reviews of which 2,395 were positive and 370 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played esports games.
8.3
2,395
370
37
players
4. Slappyball
It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense. Slappyball is a sports, pvp and multiplayer game developed and published by Amelore. Released on November 07th 2024 has received 5,308 reviews of which 4,456 were positive and 852 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played esports games.
8.1
4,456
852
18
players
5. Speedway Challenge 2024
Feel speedway emotions thanks to realistic riding physics. Play online mode with friends or local in career mode, league mode, challenges, tournament and quick matches. Are you ready for the challenge? Speedway Challenge 2024 is a racing, sports and arcade game developed and published by Artur Berkowski Berobasket. Released on April 01st 2024 has received 389 reviews of which 294 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played esports games.
7.1
294
95
3
players
6. Fly Dangerous
Extremely high skill-ceiling 6dof flight racing in a variety of environments with leaderboards, multiplayer and VR support Fly Dangerous is a racing, 6dof and esports game developed and published by Stargoat Games. Released on May 24th 2022 has received 352 reviews of which 279 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played esports games.
7.4
279
73
1
players
Free esports games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play esports games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play esports games.
1. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 15,448 reviews of which 11,880 were positive and 3,568 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 1,644 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free esports games on Steam.
7.5
11,880
3,568
1,644
players
2. Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. Starward is a mechs, action and third-person shooter game developed by Game Blender and published by 盛天游戏. Released on April 24th 2024 has received 1,833 reviews of which 1,152 were positive and 681 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 297, this esports game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free esports games on Steam.
6.2
1,152
681
297
players
3. 3D Aim Trainer
The #1 Aim Trainer and one of the most popular free pc games is now available on Steam. The best aim practice solution for FPS and TPS games, with top analytics helping you monitor your improvement for the most vital skills of aiming. Level up your aim for free. 3D Aim Trainer is a early access, esports and fps game developed by 3D Aim Trainer and published by 3D Aim Trainer and SteelSeries. Released on July 07th 2021 has received 2,765 reviews of which 2,395 were positive and 370 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
8.3
2,395
370
37
players
4. Slappyball
It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense. Slappyball is a sports, pvp and multiplayer game developed and published by Amelore. Released on November 07th 2024 has received 5,308 reviews of which 4,456 were positive and 852 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
8.1
4,456
852
18
players
5. Speedway Challenge 2024
Feel speedway emotions thanks to realistic riding physics. Play online mode with friends or local in career mode, league mode, challenges, tournament and quick matches. Are you ready for the challenge? Speedway Challenge 2024 is a racing, sports and arcade game developed and published by Artur Berkowski Berobasket. Released on April 01st 2024 has received 389 reviews of which 294 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
7.1
294
95
3
players
6. Fly Dangerous
Extremely high skill-ceiling 6dof flight racing in a variety of environments with leaderboards, multiplayer and VR support Fly Dangerous is a racing, 6dof and esports game developed and published by Stargoat Games. Released on May 24th 2022 has received 352 reviews of which 279 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free esports games on Steam.
7.4
279
73
1
players