Best 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 multiplayer games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Multiplayer games on Steam.

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Kopanito All-Stars Soccer Fast-paced football game without a referee on the pitch and with crazy super-powers! It may not look serious, but we guarantee, that it is. Kopanito’s match engine is well-balanced and entirely skill-based.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 16 Nov 2016
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.

Price -98% 0.56€
Rating 7.2
Release 10 Nov 2016
Motorsport Manager Have you got what it takes to become the manager of a high-performance motorsport team? Motorsport Manager is a highly detailed, best-in-class management game for fans of motorsport. You’ll hire the drivers, build the cars and embed yourself in the dynamic world of racing.

Price -88% 2.44€
Rating 8.9
Release 09 Nov 2016
World of Tanks Blitz Tanks, not war: jump into a free-to-play MMO action shooter with over 400 tanks. Enjoy stunning graphics and intuitive touch controls. Engage in 7vs7 battles, strategize with your team to conquer diverse maps. Customize tanks, unlock upgrades, and dive into adrenaline-pumping action on mobile and PC

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 09 Nov 2016
Notruf 112 | Emergency Call 112 Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation is an exciting, fully detailed simulation of the eventful life of a big city fire department. It was developed in cooperation with and modelled on the fire brigade of Mülheim, Germany. Mülheim has one of the largest and most modern fire stations in Europe.

Price -55% 6.84€
Rating 7.4
Release 09 Nov 2016
Transport Fever Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!

Price -98% 0.68€
Rating 8.1
Release 08 Nov 2016
Planet Explorers Planet Explorers is an open world sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.1
Release 08 Nov 2016
Intralism Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 04 Nov 2016
EmergeNYC EmergeNYC is a simulation of New York City's Emergency Services. Drive over 30 different Emergency Vehicles with up to 32 of your friends through busy City Streets with blazing sirens and air horns. Take the role of a firefighter, medic, or police officer and ride with your friends to emergencies

Price 20.99€
Rating 6.3
Release 03 Nov 2016
City Car Driving City Car Driving – realistic car driving simulator, which will help you master the basic skills of the car driving in various traffic conditions, with plunging into the environment most closely resembling the real one.

Price 23.49€
Rating 8.1
Release 03 Nov 2016
Moto Racer 4 Choose from a variety of daring riders and get a taste of adrenaline riding freestyle or on the race course. Show your opponents what you can do with your best drifts and tricks! Show of your skills to win the championship and send your enemies of the road or into traffic for spectacular crashes.

Price 14.99€
Rating 6.1
Release 02 Nov 2016
Slap The Fly You will embody a fly, a spider, a bee or a human. Your mission thus is to survive or to slap the fly !

Price 5.99€
Rating 6.4
Release 02 Nov 2016
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 builds upon the highly popular DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed.

Price -73% 5.46€
Rating 8.9
Release 27 Oct 2016
Carmageddon: Max Damage CARMAGEDDON: MAX DAMAGE is HERE! And it's the antidote to Racing Games.

Price -97% 0.57€
Rating 7.6
Release 27 Oct 2016
Shadowverse CCG Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 27 Oct 2016
The Survey In the end, everybody gets what they deserve. The sins of the past always manifest within the minds of the sinners. An eternity of suffering awaits, welcome to The Survey.

Price -55% 2.25€
Rating 6.9
Release 27 Oct 2016
Meadow - A Shelter Game Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.

Price 6.89€
Rating 8.7
Release 26 Oct 2016
VERSUS SQUAD Versus Squad is a fast action twin-stick shooter from the creator of Nation Red. Build your own sandbox defense and battle thousands of zombie mutants in top down combat! Face up to a dozen bosses. Simultaneously. Collect loot, build and repair. Play single player, on-line or local coop!

Price -34% 5.35€
Rating 7.5
Release 26 Oct 2016
Subsistence Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and gear-up in the hostile environment. Defend yourself from wildlife, the elements and AI hunters (who also build bases in the world).

Price -20% 11.03€
Rating 7.1
Release 25 Oct 2016
Oh...Sir!! The Insult Simulator A Hilarious Insult-‘em up in which players must verbally take-out their friends and family in different game modes. Assemble witty insults using different word strings, and employ combos, criticals, continuations and more to battle your opponents both offline and online across multiple devices.

Price -79% 0.42€
Rating 8.8
Release 25 Oct 2016
Farming Simulator 17 Take on the role of a modern farmer in Farming Simulator 17! Explore farming possibilities in a new North American environment. Drive over 250 farming vehicles and equipment from over 75 manufacturers, including new brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Valtra or Massey Ferguson.

Price -67% 4.18€
Rating 9.1
Release 24 Oct 2016
Off-Peak You're stranded at a cathedral-like train station in the near future, searching for a ticket out of town. Explore the secret passageways, interact with strangers, dig for records, and get hypnotized by the soundtrack – a batch of original music courtesy of the band, Archie Pelago.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 21 Oct 2016
Awkward Dimensions Redux They may be awkward dimensions, but they're my dreams...

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 21 Oct 2016
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Price -90% 5.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 20 Oct 2016

Multiplayer games are a blast! They let you team up or compete with friends and players from all over the world. Whether you're strategizing in a co-op mission or battling it out in a competitive arena, multiplayer games offer endless fun and excitement.

What Makes a Great Multiplayer Game?

Engaging Gameplay The game should be fun and keep players coming back for more. Look for games with interesting mechanics and challenges.
Community Engagement
A strong community can enhance your gaming experience. Games that foster teamwork and communication often lead to memorable moments.
Regular Updates
Developers who listen to player feedback and provide updates keep the game fresh and exciting. Look for games that regularly add new content or fix issues.

Player reviews and ratings are crucial. They give you insight into what others think about the game and help you find the best options.

Top Multiplayer Game Categories

Co-op Games
These games allow you to team up with friends to complete missions or challenges together. Great for those who enjoy working as a team!
Competitive Games
If you love a good challenge, competitive games pit you against other players. Think of games like first-person shooters or battle arenas.
Battle Royale
This genre has exploded in popularity. Players drop into a large map, scavenge for gear, and fight to be the last one standing.
MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games)
These games let you explore vast worlds with thousands of other players, complete quests, and level up your character.

How to Find the Best Multiplayer Games

Finding the right multiplayer game is easy with our site!
Use Filters
Our site allows you to filter games by category, rating and popularity. This way, you can quickly find games that fit your preferences.
Sort by Ratings
Check out the highest-rated games to see what others are enjoying. You can also look for games with a lot of reviews to ensure they're popular and well-received.

Tips for Enjoying Multiplayer Games

Join Communities
Many games have dedicated communities on platforms like Discord or Reddit. Joining these can help you find friends to play with and get tips.
Communicate
Use voice chat or in-game messaging to coordinate with your team. Good communication can make or break your game!
Practice
Don't be discouraged if you're not great at first. Like anything, practice makes perfect. Keep playing and you'll improve over time.

What are the best multiplayer games for beginners?

Look for games with simple mechanics and friendly communities. Titles like Among Us and Terraria are great starting points because they're easy to pick up and have a welcoming player base.

How do I find friends to play with?

You can find friends through in-game features, social media, or gaming forums. Many games have built-in friend systems, and platforms like Discord are great for connecting with other players who share your interests.

What should I look for in a multiplayer game?

Consider what type of gameplay you enjoy. Do you prefer co-op or competitive? Look for games with good reviews, active communities, and regular updates. Also, think about the game's accessibility, some games are more beginner-friendly than others.

Now that you have a better understanding of the best multiplayer games on Steam, it's time to dive in and start playing! Whether you're teaming up with friends or jumping into a competitive match, there's a game out there for everyone. Don't forget to explore our recommended games and use the site's filters to find the perfect fit for your gaming style.