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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Pro Cycling Manager 2020
Become the manager of a cycling team and take them to the top! You will need to manage finances and recruitment, plan your training, implement your strategy and, new for this edition, look after your cyclists and their morale!
Pixel Strike 3D
Pixel Strike 3D is a Multiplayer First-Person Shooter that features fast-paced gameplay and a wide variety of player customization. Battle friends and foes from all around the world in over 20 unique game modes, with over 70 available weapons.
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?
Enemy On Board
Online (6v2) social deduction game that will ruin your friendships. 6 crew members, 2 murderous shape-shifting aliens. Trust No One.
War Dust VR: 32v32 Battlefields
Join the fight in War Dust VR, the ultimate FPS shooter with immersive VR gameplay. Dominate expansive battlefields with diverse vehicles, exciting mechanics, and strategic control points. Join your team and become a champion of this multiplayer war today!
Mad Experiments: Escape Room
Award-nominated escape game. Alone or with up to 5 players, explore 3 unique rooms, solve mind-bending puzzles, and unravel the dark secrets of the Professor Cheshire and his experiments.
Circle Empires Rivals
In this fast-paced multiplayer RTS, you and your friends will take control of your own tiny kingdoms and conquer a world made of circles. Each one is overflowing with enemies to fight, monsters to hunt and loot to hoard – but watch out... Friends can quickly become rivals!
Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Bleeding Edge
Grab your team and tear it up in Bleeding Edge, an electrifying online brawler where every fighter comes mechanically enhanced for mayhem!
Holdfast: Nations At War
Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!
Broken Lines
Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.
Armajet
Unique 2.5D multiplayer jetpack combat that unites players around the world in competition. Cross-platform so you can access your progress and play on the go with your mobile device of choice. Updated frequently with new content and features, with good developer responsiveness!
WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes
WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG set in an occupied capital during WWII. Pick your heroes. Navigate historic streets. Confront occupiers. And try to survive the 63 days of hell in this historically accurate portrayal of Poles fighting for their city.
Hunt: Showdown 1896
Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a new era of the addictively unforgiving extraction shooter. In corrupted backwaters lost to history, fight back alone – or with friends – against timeless evil. Twisted monsters and other ruthless Hunters stand between you and your Bounty. Risk everything as Hunt consumes you
We Need To Go Deeper
DIVE. DISCOVER. DIE. Crew a submarine with friends in We Need To Go Deeper - a 2-4-player cooperative submarine roguelike set in a Verne-inspired undersea universe.
Pro Cycling Manager 2019
Manage your own team of professional cyclists in the new 2019 season. Take the lead in over 200 races and 600 stages around the world and try to win legendary races like La Vuelta and the Tour de France.
Black Squad
Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam!
Ironsight
Online FPS game, near future background, Resource Warfare between Military Forces and PMC. More than 50 kinds of original weapons with customization option. Use Peripheral objects, Tactical drones, Active objects to experience dynamic warfare.
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 June 16th 2025.
1. 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 182,234 reviews of which 175,426 were positive and 6,808 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played team-based game, thanks to its 11,527 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
175,426
6,808
11,527
players
2. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a horror, team-based and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 112,960 reviews of which 80,268 were positive and 32,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. While seeing 6,642 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among team-based games based on player count.
7.0
80,268
32,692
6,642
players
3. 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 39,631 reviews of which 29,120 were positive and 10,511 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 4,101 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among team-based games based on player count.
7.3
29,120
10,511
4,101
players
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 21,540 reviews of which 14,423 were positive and 7,117 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 373 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played team-based games.
6.6
14,423
7,117
373
players
5. 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 3,864 reviews of which 2,442 were positive and 1,422 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 323 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played team-based games.
6.2
2,442
1,422
323
players
6. Isonzo
Ferocious Alpine warfare will test your tactical skills in this authentic WW1 FPS. Battle among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights! Isonzo is a atmospheric, simulation and indie game developed and published by BlackMill Games. Released on September 13th 2022 has received 14,990 reviews of which 12,376 were positive and 2,614 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 173 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played team-based games.
8.1
12,376
2,614
173
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 by Unknown Worlds Entertainment and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, KRAFTON and Inc.. Released on October 30th 2012 has received 13,139 reviews of which 11,207 were positive and 1,932 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
11,207
1,932
94
players
8. 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 17,740 reviews of which 13,226 were positive and 4,514 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
13,226
4,514
78
players
9. 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 738 reviews of which 531 were positive and 207 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played team-based games.
6.9
531
207
76
players
10. 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 multiplayer, horror and survival horror game developed by IllFonic and Teravision Games and published by IllFonic Publishing. Released on June 04th 2024 has received 3,587 reviews of which 2,703 were positive and 884 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played team-based games.
7.3
2,703
884
72
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted team-based games.
1. 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 9,499 reviews of which 8,202 were positive and 1,297 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for team-based category.
8.4
8,202
1,297
-96%
19.99€
0.80€
2. 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 25,906 reviews of which 20,925 were positive and 4,981 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10.
7.9
20,925
4,981
3. 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! Midnight Ghost Hunt is a multiplayer, combat and team-based game developed by Vaulted Sky Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Released on March 21st 2024 has received 7,439 reviews of which 5,712 were positive and 1,727 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in team-based games.
7.5
5,712
1,727
-94%
19.99€
1.20€
4. 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 2,865 reviews of which 2,281 were positive and 584 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for team-based games.
7.7
2,281
584
-92%
9.99€
0.87€
5. Flat Heroes
Dodge, jump, and dash your way through hundreds of terrifying geometric levels and epic bosses. Too tough? Bring your friends! Flat Heroes is a 2d, pvp and team-based game developed and published by Parallel Circles. Released on September 08th 2016 has received 544 reviews of which 491 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for team-based games.
8.4
491
53
-91%
9.99€
0.98€
6. Isonzo
Ferocious Alpine warfare will test your tactical skills in this authentic WW1 FPS. Battle among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights! Isonzo is a atmospheric, simulation and indie game developed and published by BlackMill Games. Released on September 13th 2022 has received 14,990 reviews of which 12,376 were positive and 2,614 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for team-based games.
8.1
12,376
2,614
-85%
39.99€
6.18€
7. Eximius: Seize the Frontline
EXIMIUS is a FPS/RTS hybrid that focuses on squad-based combat. The game features an intense 5v5 multiplayer experience with each team comprising of 4 Squad Officers and one Commander. Eximius: Seize the Frontline is a team-based, 3d and isometric game developed and published by Ammobox Studios. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 719 reviews of which 531 were positive and 188 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for team-based games.
7.1
531
188
-84%
19.50€
3.24€
8. 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. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for team-based games.
8.8
13,172
1,473
-80%
4.99€
1.00€
9. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a horror, team-based and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 112,960 reviews of which 80,268 were positive and 32,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for team-based games.
7.0
80,268
32,692
-75%
39.99€
10.26€
10. 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 multiplayer, horror and survival horror game developed by IllFonic and Teravision Games and published by IllFonic Publishing. Released on June 04th 2024 has received 3,587 reviews of which 2,703 were positive and 884 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 72% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for team-based games.
7.3
2,703
884
-72%
38.99€
11.30€
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 June 16th 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 39,631 reviews of which 29,120 were positive and 10,511 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 4,101 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
29,120
10,511
4,101
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 3,864 reviews of which 2,442 were positive and 1,422 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 323, this team-based game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free team-based games on Steam.
6.2
2,442
1,422
323
players
3. 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 17,740 reviews of which 13,226 were positive and 4,514 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
7.3
13,226
4,514
78
players
4. 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 738 reviews of which 531 were positive and 207 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
6.9
531
207
76
players
5. 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 25,906 reviews of which 20,925 were positive and 4,981 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
7.9
20,925
4,981
40
players
6. 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 2,185 reviews of which 2,006 were positive and 179 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
8.8
2,006
179
23
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 825 reviews of which 572 were positive and 253 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
572
253
16
players
8. 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 313 reviews of which 213 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
6.5
213
100
10
players
9. 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, online co-op and casual game developed and published by Finndustries. Released on April 11th 2024 has received 746 reviews of which 695 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
8.7
695
51
8
players
10. Open Mod 2024.2
Open Mod is an entirely free to play, niche, tactical, extreme hardcore first person shooter with immersive aspects that may not have been seen before. Open Mod 2024.2 is a multiplayer, first-person and team-based game developed and published by Hyper Gamey. Released on June 26th 2023 has received 890 reviews of which 589 were positive and 301 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free team-based games on Steam.
6.4
589
301
1
players