Best Local Multiplayer 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 local multiplayer games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free local multiplayer games are available at the bottom of the page.
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MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
KIBORG: Arena
Fight for cash and glory in a prison planet’s Coliseum in this free prologue to KIBORG, the fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat.
Smack Studio
A sandbox fighting game with built-in creation tools to create characters and stages. Animate pixel art characters using our 3D pixel art rotation technology, then battle with up to 8 players! Use our tools to export sprites for your own projects.
The Jackbox Megapicker
The Jackbox Megapicker is a game launcher for all of your Jackbox games. This free bit of software will allow you to launch all owned games from one convenient location. This means that you will no longer need to switch between Party Packs to start playing the games you love most.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Live the future of despair.The year is 2024 AD. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery.Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth.
Go-Go Town!
Plan, Build...Prosper? As mayor, it’s up to you to breathe life back into this rundown town. Construct shops, hire staff, automate deliveries with couriers, and attract tourists to town, all while managing infrastructure and avoiding catastrophes! Who said being mayor was going to be easy…
Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game!
Songs of Conquest
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX
The sparks of destiny ignite in this rich depiction of the Warring States period that features a total of 55 different officers. The deluxe edition contains more than 150 previously released DLC from "SAMURAI WARRIORS 4," including costumes, weapons, customization parts, scenarios, and BGM!
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?
Holo X Break
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!
New Star GP
New Star GP is a fast and exciting arcade motorsport game with crisp retro visuals. Play career mode and work your way through decades of racing while upgrading your car and your support team... or chase high scores in championship mode on your own or in split-screen with up to three friends!
Backrooms Rec.
Dive into the mysteries of the Backrooms with a solo-developed survival game. Explore eerie hallways, uncover secrets alone or in multiplayer (up to 6 players), and take on unique challenges.
Quilts and Cats of Calico
Quilts and Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats.
WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
Welcome to WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024! Dive into the world of football like never before. Choose an existing club or start your own. Manage either men or women, lead your club to new heights, and become the next manager legend!
Cats Love Boxes
Fofiño and Lily are always in pursue of fun, particularly boxes! Help them to move the boxes around in this puzzle adventure! ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ
Windowkill
Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.
Inkulinati
Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.
Sonder
Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity.
Dominion
Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation.
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
The newest riveting installment in the epic Under Night In-Birth saga rises from the Abyss! Improved visuals and battle system! Witness the curtain fall on the tale of the Hollow Night. Vie for supremacy through exhilarating combat and a deep, robust battle system!
Most played local multiplayer games on Steam
Take a look at the top local multiplayer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball! DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is a anime, action and multiplayer game developed by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 65,180 reviews of which 58,221 were positive and 6,959 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played local multiplayer game, thanks to its 1,205 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
58,221
6,959
1,205
players
2. ROUNDS
Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent. ROUNDS is a multiplayer, fighting and local multiplayer game developed by and published by landfall. Released on April 01st 2021 has received 36,658 reviews of which 34,893 were positive and 1,765 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 713 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among local multiplayer games based on player count.
9.3
34,893
1,765
713
players
3. Stick Fight: The Game
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet. Stick Fight: The Game is a multiplayer, funny and fighting game developed by Landfall West and published by landfall. Released on September 28th 2017 has received 122,658 reviews of which 114,720 were positive and 7,938 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 382 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among local multiplayer games based on player count.
9.2
114,720
7,938
382
players
4. The Jackbox Party Pack 3
The threequel to the party game phenomenon features the deadly quiz show Trivia Murder Party, the say-anything sequel Quiplash 2, the surprising survey game Guesspionage, the t-shirt slugfest Tee K.O., and the sneaky trickster game Fakin’ It. The Jackbox Party Pack 3 is a local multiplayer, trivia and multiplayer game developed and published by Jackbox Games and Inc.. Released on October 17th 2016 has received 6,284 reviews of which 6,080 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 333 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
9.3
6,080
204
333
players
5. Ultra Street Fighter® IV
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV. Ultra Street Fighter® IV is a fighting, arcade and competitive game developed and published by Capcom. Released on August 07th 2014 has received 15,709 reviews of which 14,173 were positive and 1,536 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 297 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
8.8
14,173
1,536
297
players
6. Injustice™ 2
Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice. Injustice™ 2 is a fighting, action and superhero game developed by NetherRealm Studios and QLOC and published by WB Games. Released on November 30th 2017 has received 22,397 reviews of which 19,320 were positive and 3,077 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 283 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
8.5
19,320
3,077
283
players
7. SpeedRunners
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play. SpeedRunners is a multiplayer, racing and local multiplayer game developed by DoubleDutch Games and published by tinyBuild. Released on April 19th 2016 has received 36,740 reviews of which 34,525 were positive and 2,215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 210 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
9.2
34,525
2,215
210
players
8. Songs of Conquest
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management. Songs of Conquest is a local multiplayer, turn-based tactics and 4x game developed by Lavapotion and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Released on May 20th 2024 has received 11,676 reviews of which 10,044 were positive and 1,632 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 202 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
8.4
10,044
1,632
202
players
9. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast! Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a co-op, local multiplayer and puzzle game developed and published by Steel Crate Games. Released on October 08th 2015 has received 15,747 reviews of which 15,346 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 198 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
9.5
15,346
401
198
players
10. Duck Game
Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink. Duck Game is a multiplayer, funny and local multiplayer game developed by Landon Podbielski and published by CORPTRON GAMES CORP.. Released on June 04th 2015 has received 38,476 reviews of which 37,172 were positive and 1,304 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 171 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played local multiplayer games.
9.5
37,172
1,304
171
players
Best deals on local multiplayer games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of local multiplayer games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted local multiplayer games.
1. V-Rally 4
The return of a legendary off-road racing game! Enjoy an extreme experience while becoming an expert in a demanding simulation. Take on the challenges of rallies, rallycross, drifts, buggies and hill climbs, and set off on a spectacular journey across every continent. V-Rally 4 is a racing, automobile sim and offroad game developed by KT Racing and published by Nacon. Released on September 25th 2018 has received 1,116 reviews of which 747 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for local multiplayer category.
6.5
747
369
-99%
29.99€
0.56€
2. Overcooked
Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff. Overcooked is a local co-op, multiplayer and local multiplayer game developed by Ghost Town Games Ltd. and published by Team17 Digital Ltd. Released on August 03rd 2016 has received 15,175 reviews of which 13,706 were positive and 1,469 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 local multiplayer games.
8.8
13,706
1,469
-98%
15.99€
0.44€
3. Fibbage XL
NOTE: This game first appeared in The Jackbox Party Pack. It’s Fibbage XL – The Hilarious Bluffing Party Game in standalone form! Fool your friends with your lies, avoid theirs, and find the (usually outrageous) truth. “The mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky is a ____.” Baby? Rabbit? Ham sandwich? Go! Fibbage XL is a strategy, casual and indie game developed and published by Jackbox Games and Inc.. Released on March 24th 2016 has received 318 reviews of which 301 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in local multiplayer games.
8.7
301
17
-98%
9.99€
0.22€
4. Shift Happens
Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels. Shift Happens is a co-op, online co-op and local co-op game developed by Klonk Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2017 has received 4,053 reviews of which 3,192 were positive and 861 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for local multiplayer games.
7.6
3,192
861
-98%
14.99€
0.41€
5. Fort Triumph
A strategy game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM. Build towns, collect artifacts, improve your heroes, and influence your tactical surroundings using physics! Fort Triumph is a 3d, tactical rpg and turn-based tactics game developed and published by CookieByte Entertainment. Released on April 16th 2020 has received 979 reviews of which 773 were positive and 206 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for local multiplayer games.
7.5
773
206
-98%
16.79€
0.40€
6. Megabyte Punch
Megabyte Punch is a fighting/beat ‘em up game in which you build your own fighter! As you travel through different environments, you battle other creatures to get their parts. Parts have their own powers and bonuses, like gun arms for a shoot ability or powerful hips for a devastating pelvic thrust attack. Megabyte Punch is a adventure, local multiplayer and platformer game developed and published by Team Reptile. Released on October 15th 2013 has received 1,113 reviews of which 999 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for local multiplayer games.
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999
114
-97%
13.99€
0.50€
7. Worms Reloaded
Ten years on from Worms™ Armageddon and the turn-based comic mayhem continues in Worms™ Reloaded, an all-new edition available for PC through Steam. Worms Reloaded is a strategy, 2d and turn-based game developed and published by Team17 Digital Ltd. Released on August 26th 2010 has received 4,867 reviews of which 4,236 were positive and 631 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for local multiplayer games.
8.4
4,236
631
-97%
19.99€
0.65€
8. PGA TOUR 2K21
Play against the pros. Play with your crew. In PGA TOUR 2K21, you can play by the rules or create your own featuring a new PGA TOUR Career Mode, licensed courses and more! Powered by The Golf Club. PGA TOUR 2K21 is a sports, simulation and local multiplayer game developed by HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. and published by 2K. Released on August 20th 2020 has received 7,615 reviews of which 6,382 were positive and 1,233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for local multiplayer games.
8.2
6,382
1,233
-97%
68.33€
2.05€
9. Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!
With its own unique battle system and a wide selection of characteristic angels, the girls are appearing on Steam for the first time in [Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!]!! Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!! is a anime, fighting and 2d fighter game developed by EXAMU Inc. and published by Arc System Works. Released on September 29th 2015 has received 456 reviews of which 371 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for local multiplayer games.
7.6
371
85
-97%
27.99€
0.90€
10. Drawful 2
For 3-8 players and an audience of thousands! Your phones or tablets are your controllers! The game of terrible drawings and hilariously wrong answers. Drawful 2 is a local multiplayer, party and multiplayer game developed and published by Jackbox Games and Inc.. Released on June 20th 2016 has received 4,019 reviews of which 2,983 were positive and 1,036 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for local multiplayer games.
7.2
2,983
1,036
-97%
9.99€
0.32€
Free local multiplayer games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play local multiplayer games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play local multiplayer games.
1. 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 #1 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
8.7
365
21
58
players
2. Maximum Football
Lead your team to victory in Maximum Football, the fully customizable, free-to-play football simulation game. Build and design your team your way, recruit your roster, and call the plays to dominate the gridiron with precise, realistic gameplay in the ultimate football universe. Maximum Football is a sports, free to play and simulation game developed and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on November 07th 2024 has received 941 reviews of which 630 were positive and 311 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
6.5
630
311
54
players
3. Bacon May Die
Chaotic bacon-flavored beat'em up with plenty of enemies to smash around Bacon May Die is a free to play, action and indie game developed and published by SnoutUp. Released on April 15th 2021 has received 865 reviews of which 818 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
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818
47
3
players
4. Graphwar
Graphwar is an artillery game in which you must hit your enemies using mathematical functions. The trajectory of your shot is determined by the function you wrote, and your goal is to avoid the obstacles and your teammates and hit your enemies. The game takes place in a Cartesian Plane. Graphwar is a education, casual and multiplayer game developed and published by Catacorp. Released on February 23rd 2022 has received 485 reviews of which 441 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
8.5
441
44
2
players
5. Bomb Bots Arena
Send your Bomb Bots into online arenas or blast your friends off the couch locally in Bomb Bots Arena! Bomb Bots Arena is a pure multiplayer experience with every element of the game tailored to please competitive and casual gamers alike. Bomb Bots Arena is a pvp, multiplayer and local multiplayer game developed and published by Tiny Roar. Released on June 01st 2020 has received 647 reviews of which 544 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
7.9
544
103
2
players
6. Oh...Sir! Prototype
A Ridiculous local 1v1muliplayer Insult Simulator for two! Oh...Sir! Prototype is a indie, local multiplayer and free to play game developed by Vile Monarch and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on December 21st 2015 has received 839 reviews of which 761 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
8.5
761
78
1
players
7. Drunken Wrestlers
Minimalistic ragdoll fighting game created in 7 days. Only play this game if you're curious where Drunken Wrestlers 2 came from, or feeling nostalgic. Drunken Wrestlers is a free to play, local multiplayer and simulation game developed by Oleg Skutte and published by . Released on January 10th 2020 has received 599 reviews of which 558 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
8.7
558
41
8. Totemori
Totemori is a free-to-play local-multiplayer brawler where you build towers while trying to topple everyone else’s! Totemori is a free to play, casual and indie game developed by Schrolab and published by Mito Studio. Released on February 10th 2017 has received 325 reviews of which 283 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
8.1
283
42
9. Fruit Postal Service
Fruit Postal Service is a package-delivery, battle-racing game where you play as members of the Fruit Postal Service: Walter Melon, Bandana-nana, Jack Apple, and more! Use your unique fruity abilities to deliver the most fruit to your customers and become employee of the month! Fruit Postal Service is a free to play, racing and casual game developed by Fruit Postal Service and published by Green Door Labs. Released on June 28th 2019 has received 1,362 reviews of which 1,014 were positive and 348 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
7.2
1,014
348
10. AfterHours
Experience psychological horror in a large abandoned hospital. Hide, explore and survive from a mysterious creature living in the ruins of this hospital. AfterHours is a horror, free to play and local multiplayer game developed and published by Runway Studios. Released on February 18th 2022 has received 581 reviews of which 418 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free local multiplayer games on Steam.
6.9
418
163