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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 fps, shooter and multiplayer game. 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 864,400 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
864,400
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 moba, multiplayer and strategy game. 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 366,510 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
366,510
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 multiplayer, hero shooter and third-person shooter game. 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 107,808 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
107,808
players
4. 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 battle royale, multiplayer and fps game. 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 81,355 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
6.7
668,053
326,926
81,355
players
5. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six® Siege 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 is a fps, pvp and multiplayer game. 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 75,050 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
75,050
players
6. 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 vr, multiplayer and anime game. 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 51,156 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
7.5
181,623
58,732
51,156
players
7. 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 hero shooter, multiplayer and fps game. 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 47,241 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
47,241
players
8. Arena Breakout: Infinite
Arena Breakout: Infinite is a high-stakes tactical extraction shooter where every decision matters. Fight, loot, and extract—or lose it all. With stunningly realistic visuals, lifelike sound, and unforgiving PvPvE combat, every raid is a gamble between glory and ruin. Arena Breakout: Infinite is a extraction shooter, multiplayer and fps game. Released on September 15th 2025 has received 54,974 reviews of which 40,620 were positive and 14,354 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 19,848 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
7.3
40,620
14,354
19,848
players
9. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living. Unturned is a survival, zombies and multiplayer game. Released on July 07th 2017 has received 555,368 reviews of which 506,516 were positive and 48,852 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 16,022 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
9.0
506,516
48,852
16,022
players
10. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same! THE FINALS is a destruction, fps and multiplayer game. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 266,892 reviews of which 209,019 were positive and 57,873 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 14,706 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
7.8
209,019
57,873
14,706
players
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