Free to Play Games on Steam
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game, thanks to its 1,013,936 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
1,013,936
players
2. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 401,053 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games based on player count.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
401,053
players
3. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a game developed and published by . Released on November 04th 2020 has received 994,979 reviews of which 668,053 were positive and 326,926 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. While seeing 124,262 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games based on player count.
6.7
668,053
326,926
124,262
players
4. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome ! Banana is a game developed and published by . Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 91,307 reviews of which 74,845 were positive and 16,462 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 98,933 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games.
8.1
74,845
16,462
98,933
players
5. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe! Marvel Rivals is a game developed and published by . Released on December 05th 2024 has received 287,569 reviews of which 228,817 were positive and 58,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 75,924 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games.
7.9
228,817
58,752
75,924
players
6. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 20 million players have already joined the fray, play free now! NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is a game developed and published by . Released on August 11th 2021 has received 324,927 reviews of which 225,960 were positive and 98,967 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 66,954 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games.
6.9
225,960
98,967
66,954
players
7. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a game developed and published by . Released on March 05th 2025 has received 42,900 reviews of which 41,803 were positive and 1,097 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 62,841 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games.
9.6
41,803
1,097
62,841
players
8. skate.
Experience improved Flick-It controls, the rich physics based skateboarding gameplay that provides those “only in skate.™“ moments and off-board exploration for full freedom in the online multiplayer world of San Vansterdam. skate. is a game developed and published by . Released on September 16th 2025 has received 39,729 reviews of which 27,306 were positive and 12,423 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 62,208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games.
6.8
27,306
12,423
62,208
players
9. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X is a game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 51,847 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
51,847
players
10. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a game developed and published by . Released on August 15th 2013 has received 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 50,478 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games.
6.4
484,469
272,617
50,478
players
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