Free to Play Multiplayer 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 multiplayer game, thanks to its 799,999 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
799,999
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 488,463 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among multiplayer games based on player count.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
488,463
players
3. 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. While seeing 76,328 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among multiplayer games based on player count.
7.9
228,817
58,752
76,328
players
4. 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 61,751 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
61,751
players
5. 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. With 49,853 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
6.7
668,053
326,926
49,853
players
6. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,161,472 reviews of which 1,044,264 were positive and 117,208 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 47,497 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
47,497
players
7. Delta Force
Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: large-scale PvP warfare, intense extraction shooter action, and a remake of the legendary Black Hawk Down campaign. Delta Force is a game developed and published by . Released on December 04th 2024 has received 134,024 reviews of which 81,946 were positive and 52,078 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 45,404 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
6.1
81,946
52,078
45,404
players
8. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat. VRChat is a game developed and published by . Released on February 01st 2017 has received 240,355 reviews of which 181,623 were positive and 58,732 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 31,092 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
7.5
181,623
58,732
31,092
players
9. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free. Destiny 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 01st 2019 has received 625,616 reviews of which 497,891 were positive and 127,725 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 22,699 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
7.9
497,891
127,725
22,699
players
10. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2023 has received 241,292 reviews of which 188,016 were positive and 53,276 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 16,740 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
7.7
188,016
53,276
16,740
players
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