Best Team-Based 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 team-based games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free team-based games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Firestone: Online Idle RPG

Firestone: Online Idle RPG is a multiplayer fantasy game with idle rpg mechanics. Collect heroes, upgrade their gear & skills, and send them in idle battles or go on an incremental clicker frenzy to beat monstrous bosses! Chat with guild friends or engage in PVP- the choice is in your hands!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.6
Release 01 Apr 2024

Midnight Ghost Hunt

The chaotic multiplayer hide-and-seek game. Possess seemingly harmless objects as Ghosts or chase them down as Hunters before the clock strikes midnight!

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 21 Mar 2024

TRIBES 3: Rivals

TRIBES 3: Rivals is a team-based first person shooter that elevates the genre with jetpacks, skiing, and class-based warfare. Teamwork, tactics, high speed, and intense combat are supreme in this rebirth of the world’s fastest shooter.

Price 19.50€
Rating 6.3
Release 12 Mar 2024

Zoria: Age of Shattering

A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and followers management, set in the expansive fantasy world of Zoria. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to undertaken battles.

Price 24.50€
Rating 7.4
Release 07 Mar 2024

MetaBall - Multiplayer Basketball

Experience the thrill of Hoverboard Basketball! Team up or challenge players worldwide in fast-paced crossplay PvP matches. Master the ball, dribble, and outwit your opponents to score impressive goals— with no aim assist. Only skill and creativity matter. Grab your Hoverboard and dominate now!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.5
Release 07 Mar 2024

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.

Price 6.89€
Rating 6.7
Release 06 Mar 2024

VAIL VR

Download now and explore VAIL’s free-to-play Citadel. Discover why VAIL is the highest rated VR Shooter with best-in-class mechanics, precisely tuned interactions, and immersive physics systems.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.5
Release 15 Feb 2024

Kukoro: Stream chat games

Kukoro: Stream chat games is a collection of +20 games, from 2D shooters to tactical RPG mini-games, with a high engage for your Twitch community. You and your audience will be able to play with you in real time receiving the individual relevance they deserve, growing your channel day by day.

Price 4.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 02 Feb 2024

Grapple Tournament

Grapple Tournament is a VR Grappling Hook Shooter with 3D movement freedom, fast-paced vertical combat and dual wieldable multifunctional weapons. Now Free-To-Play!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 23 Dec 2023

SKIBIDI BACKROOMS

SKIBIDI BACKROOMS is a cooperative horror game for a group of 1-8 players. Solo mode is also available. You have to survive among the BACKROOMS and find a way out before you are overtaken by the SKIBIDIST. Updates and various interesting things await you...

Price 1.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 10 Dec 2023

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.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.7
Release 07 Dec 2023

SKIBIDI: ESCAPE FROM TOILETS!

"SKIBIDI: ESCAPE FROM TOILETS" is a cooperative horror game for 1-4 players. TV MANs are trying to get through creepy and atmospheric locations that are filled with dangerous SKIBIDI - they want to kill you! Free content updates with new levels and game modes - YES YES YES!

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 30 Nov 2023

DAVIGO: VR vs. PC

DAVIGO is a VR vs. PC physics-based battle game. Become the GIANT in VR or a small KNIGHT on PC and fight your friends in local or online matches. KNIGHTS play for free with DAVIGO KNIGHT'S PASS.

Price 24.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 29 Nov 2023

Retro Commander

Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).

Price Free to play
Rating 7.1
Release 24 Nov 2023

Storm Striker

Stormstriker is a hyperactive 5v5 PvP third-person shooter with colorful hero characters, action-packed gameplay, and an emphasis on teamplay! Join the battlefield by choosing a hero that’s right for your playstyle!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 16 Nov 2023

Blazing Sails

Fight for survival in Blazing Sails, a fast-paced pirate PvP game! Create your own unique pirate and ship. Band together with other players to command your mighty vessel! Explore different game-modes, maps, weapons, ship types and more while eliminating other crews in epic battles on land and sea!

Price -88% 1.74€
Rating 8.5
Release 13 Nov 2023

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition

This is an asymmetrical game of hide and seek. In true form to IllFonic’s past titles, this title is a 4v1 setup where players will either play as part of a team of new Ghostbusters or a singular Ghost.

Price -31% 13.47€
Rating 8.6
Release 19 Oct 2023

MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE

Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 28 Sep 2023

Project Planet - Earth vs Humanity

Destroy Humanity with virus outbreaks, asteroid impacts and more as Planet Earth! Or team up with up to five friends as the World Leaders, Industry, Media, Scientists and Public, and try to survive. Impossible dilemmas and choices-matter create countless paths in this strategy party game!

Price 24.50€
Rating 7.5
Release 25 Sep 2023

Bulanci

Bulanci is an action multiplayer and easy-to-play party game where you take pillow fights with your frenemies to the next level. Make your sleepless nights memorable by being fluffy and deadly!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 21 Sep 2023

Party Animals

Fight your friends as puppies, kittens and other fuzzy creatures in PARTY ANIMALS! Paw it out with your friends remotely, or huddle together for chaotic fun on the same screen. Interact with the world under our realistic physics engine. Did I mention PUPPIES?

Price -44% 9.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 20 Sep 2023

KallaX

Kallax is a chaotic furniture-building 2 to 6 players co-op game in which only one player can read the instruction manual at a time. Experience what should have been a one person's job and lose friendships forever.

Price 9.75€
Rating 7.9
Release 18 Sep 2023

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

Partner up with your friend online and test your friendship by solving puzzles together in an abandoned amusement park. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges in this standalone We Were Here experience.

Price -47% 2.10€
Rating 8.9
Release 14 Sep 2023

MICROVOLTS: Recharged

Microvolts Recharged is a quirky lobby-based third-person shooter with a unique toy theme. The game features a fun character cast and freely swappable 7 weapon types. Battle it out across dozens of large well-designed maps and frag your enemies!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 08 Sep 2023

Most played team-based games on Steam

Take a look at the top team-based games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. FragPunk

FragPunk is a thrilling 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards allow you to break the rules of combat and ensure that no two rounds are ever the same. Get ready to unleash your skills! FragPunk is a fps, free to play and hero shooter game developed and published by Bad Guitar Studio. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 35,920 reviews of which 26,418 were positive and 9,502 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played team-based game, thanks to its 7,932 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.3
26,418
9,502

7,932
players

2. Counter-Strike: Source

Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology. Counter-Strike: Source is a shooter, fps and action game developed and published by Valve. Released on November 01st 2004 has received 181,503 reviews of which 174,736 were positive and 6,767 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 6,167 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among team-based games based on player count.
9.5
174,736
6,767

6,167
players

3. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Experience the mad and macabre for yourself in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed by Sumo Digital and published by Gun Interactive. Released on August 18th 2023 has received 20,931 reviews of which 14,446 were positive and 6,485 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,050 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among team-based games based on player count.
6.8
14,446
6,485

1,050
players

4. 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound

3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound allows players to work with their teammates to pull off rim-shaking slam dunks, awe-inspiring alley-oops, flashy no-look passes, and clutch outside shots which breaks the heart of the opposing team in competitive games filled with the joy and energy of street basketball. 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound is a basketball, team-based and pvp game developed and published by Joycity. Released on July 14th 2020 has received 3,764 reviews of which 2,386 were positive and 1,378 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 201 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played team-based games.
6.2
2,386
1,378

201
players

5. Tribal Wars

Compete in hardcore PvP strategy in persistent game worlds where real time resource and troop management in coordination with other players is required to expand your kingdom from one village to hundreds as you conquer the map in this winner takes all medieval contest. Tribal Wars is a strategy, massively multiplayer and base-building game developed and published by InnoGames. Released on November 12th 2020 has received 731 reviews of which 526 were positive and 205 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played team-based games.
6.9
526
205

78
players

6. Century: Age of Ashes

Century: Age of Ashes is a free-to-play multiplayer dragon shooter. Master a growing roster of classes and dragons, compete in intense arena battles and rule the skies in fast-paced aerial combats. Century: Age of Ashes is a free to play, dragons and multiplayer game developed and published by Playwing LTD. Released on December 02nd 2021 has received 17,682 reviews of which 13,188 were positive and 4,494 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played team-based games.
7.3
13,188
4,494

52
players

7. Natural Selection 2

A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival! Natural Selection 2 is a multiplayer, strategy and fps game developed and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Released on October 30th 2012 has received 13,132 reviews of which 11,199 were positive and 1,933 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played team-based games.
8.3
11,199
1,933

51
players

8. Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game

Plan your own alien invasion and harvest humans as the iconic Killer Klowns, or gather a team of survivors to fight the extraterrestrial threat, in a game based on the ‘80s cult classic movie. Welcome to a new, craazzy take on the asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience! Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed by IllFonic and Teravision Games and published by IllFonic Publishing. Released on June 04th 2024 has received 3,535 reviews of which 2,669 were positive and 866 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played team-based games.
7.3
2,669
866

29
players

9. Intruder

The ultimate spy-vs-guards simulator. Carefully sneak your way to the objective as Intruders or use the wide variety of tactical gadgets to trap your opponents as Guards. Intruder allows for stealth, teamwork, and environmental interactions never before seen in a multiplayer game. Intruder is a multiplayer, stealth and tactical game developed and published by Superboss Games. Released on March 01st 2019 has received 6,560 reviews of which 5,936 were positive and 624 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played team-based games.
8.8
5,936
624

28
players

10. Depth

Play as a shark or a diver in a dark aquatic world and overcome your enemies by employing cunning, teamwork, and stealth. Depth blends tension and visceral action as you team up against AI or be matched with other players in heart pounding combat. Depth is a shooter, multiplayer and underwater game developed and published by Digital Confectioners. Released on November 03rd 2014 has received 32,666 reviews of which 28,712 were positive and 3,954 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played team-based games.
8.6
28,712
3,954

23
players

Best deals on team-based games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of team-based games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted team-based games.

1. Guns of Icarus Online

Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together. Guns of Icarus Online is a steampunk, team-based and multiplayer game developed and published by Muse Games. Released on October 29th 2012 has received 14,645 reviews of which 13,172 were positive and 1,473 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 80% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for team-based category.
8.8
13,172
1,473

-80% 5.00€ 1.00€

2. Tannenberg

Experience authentic First World War action with 64 player battles of maneuver on the Eastern Front. Grab your rifle, ready your sabre and keep your gas mask close as you prepare to play a part in one of the most significant conflicts in history! Tannenberg is a gore, world war i and team-based game developed by and published by BlackMill Games. Released on November 16th 2017 has received 9,465 reviews of which 8,168 were positive and 1,297 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in team-based games.
8.4
8,168
1,297

-80% 19.99€ 3.99€

3. White Noise 2

Enjoy a 4vs1 asymmetric horror experience like no other. Be a part of the investigator team, or take control of the creature and devour them! White Noise 2 is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed and published by Milkstone Studios. Released on April 07th 2017 has received 2,861 reviews of which 2,277 were positive and 584 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 75% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in team-based games.
7.7
2,277
584

-75% 10.12€ 2.53€

4. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Experience the mad and macabre for yourself in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed by Sumo Digital and published by Gun Interactive. Released on August 18th 2023 has received 20,931 reviews of which 14,446 were positive and 6,485 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 36% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for team-based games.
6.8
14,446
6,485

-36% 19.53€ 12.50€

5. Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game

Plan your own alien invasion and harvest humans as the iconic Killer Klowns, or gather a team of survivors to fight the extraterrestrial threat, in a game based on the ‘80s cult classic movie. Welcome to a new, craazzy take on the asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience! Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed by IllFonic and Teravision Games and published by IllFonic Publishing. Released on June 04th 2024 has received 3,535 reviews of which 2,669 were positive and 866 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 22% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for team-based games.
7.3
2,669
866

-22% 39.10€ 30.50€

Free team-based games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play team-based games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play team-based games.

1. FragPunk

FragPunk is a thrilling 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards allow you to break the rules of combat and ensure that no two rounds are ever the same. Get ready to unleash your skills! FragPunk is a fps, free to play and hero shooter game developed and published by Bad Guitar Studio. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 35,920 reviews of which 26,418 were positive and 9,502 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 7,932 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free team-based games on Steam.
7.3
26,418
9,502

7,932
players

2. 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound

3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound allows players to work with their teammates to pull off rim-shaking slam dunks, awe-inspiring alley-oops, flashy no-look passes, and clutch outside shots which breaks the heart of the opposing team in competitive games filled with the joy and energy of street basketball. 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound is a basketball, team-based and pvp game developed and published by Joycity. Released on July 14th 2020 has received 3,764 reviews of which 2,386 were positive and 1,378 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 201, this team-based game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free team-based games on Steam.
6.2
2,386
1,378

201
players

3. Tribal Wars

Compete in hardcore PvP strategy in persistent game worlds where real time resource and troop management in coordination with other players is required to expand your kingdom from one village to hundreds as you conquer the map in this winner takes all medieval contest. Tribal Wars is a strategy, massively multiplayer and base-building game developed and published by InnoGames. Released on November 12th 2020 has received 731 reviews of which 526 were positive and 205 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
6.9
526
205

78
players

4. Century: Age of Ashes

Century: Age of Ashes is a free-to-play multiplayer dragon shooter. Master a growing roster of classes and dragons, compete in intense arena battles and rule the skies in fast-paced aerial combats. Century: Age of Ashes is a free to play, dragons and multiplayer game developed and published by Playwing LTD. Released on December 02nd 2021 has received 17,682 reviews of which 13,188 were positive and 4,494 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
7.3
13,188
4,494

52
players

5. Tank Team

A team based PVP game where groups of up to 8 players must work together to operate a tank! Tank Team is a team-based, casual and online co-op game developed and published by Finndustries. Released on April 11th 2024 has received 713 reviews of which 664 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
8.7
664
49

13
players

6. Blackwake

Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel. Blackwake is a pirates, multiplayer and naval combat game developed and published by Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd. Released on February 19th 2020 has received 25,874 reviews of which 20,906 were positive and 4,968 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
7.9
20,906
4,968

13
players

7. Roller Champions™

Skate and roll your way up to glory in Roller Champions™. Discover a free-to-play, team PvP sports game like no other! Roller Champions™ is a sports, multiplayer and team-based game developed and published by Ubisoft. Released on December 13th 2022 has received 801 reviews of which 553 were positive and 248 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
6.7
553
248

13
players

8. Smithworks

Smithworks is a first-person 3D cooperative multiplayer game where players play as fledgling blacksmiths. It is a humorous and chaotic experience where players will need to communicate effectively in order to craft these weapons quickly before the customers get angry. Smithworks is a 3d platformer, first-person and character customization game developed by Ardent Games and published by Kenny Doan. Released on June 17th 2022 has received 2,137 reviews of which 1,967 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
8.8
1,967
170

7
players

9. MetaBall - Multiplayer Basketball

Experience the thrill of Hoverboard Basketball! Team up or challenge players worldwide in fast-paced crossplay PvP matches. Master the ball, dribble, and outwit your opponents to score impressive goals— with no aim assist. Only skill and creativity matter. Grab your Hoverboard and dominate now! MetaBall - Multiplayer Basketball is a team-based, multiplayer and free to play game developed and published by Bucketplay Inc.. Released on March 07th 2024 has received 302 reviews of which 205 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
6.5
205
97

6
players

10. Quest for the Golden Candelabra

Lead a group of childhood friends in a series of difficult encounters played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful tabletop OGL ruleset. Quest for the Golden Candelabra is a tactical rpg, crpg and team-based game developed and published by Dawnsbury Studios. Released on May 12th 2023 has received 307 reviews of which 302 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
9.0
302
5