Discounted Competitive 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 competitive games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free competitive games are available at the bottom of the page.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball!
Victory Heat Rally
Welcome to VHR! Unlock the secrets of speed in this turbocharged neo super scaler arcade racing experience. Dominate the track & drift your way to the finish line on the road to becoming the VHRC champion.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family.
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Fling to the Finish
Fling to the Finish is a cooperative racing game where teammates are tethered together by a stretchy elastic rope. Get up close and personal with your partner to maneuver two characters bouncing, rolling, and flinging their way to the finish line!
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
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!
Mortal Kombat 1
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
Pocket Bravery
Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!
Pro Cycling Manager 2023
Manage a team of professional cyclists: control the budget, recruit young talent, train riders and devise race strategies. Jostle for position to reach the top of the world rankings!
Toasterball
A ball, two goals and... toasters! Welcome to Toasterball. Play against your friends in this physics-based multiplayer sports game, where toasters are athletes, bread flies everywhere and the gameplay changes every time you score a goal!
The Valiant
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Redout 2
The fastest racing game in the universe. Redout 2 is a tribute to classic arcade racing games and the sequel to the critically acclaimed Redout. Reach impossible speeds in exhilarating futuristic races across an extensive single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer.
Pro Cycling Manager 2022
Recruitment, budget, strategy: you make all the decisions. Explore the new system for detecting young potential, new options for customising your experience, a peloton that is more aggressive and much more.
OlliOlli World
OlliOlli World is a bold new skateboarding action-platformer that’s bursting with personality. Flip and flow through the vivid and vibrant world of Radlandia, meeting colorful characters as you grind, trick, and air your way to discover the mystical skate gods on your quest for Gnarvana.
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!
Pro Cycling Manager 2021
Manage one of 80 teams in over 260 races and 700 stages. From strategy to recruitment, it's up to you alone to make the best decisions. Experience more realism and authenticity with the new features added for 2021.
Can't Drive This
Race your monster truck WHILE your friend builds the road. Go too slow, and you'll EXPLODE! And yes, it's as chaotic as it sounds – especially in four player split-screen.
Boreal Blade
Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game with a focus on player vs player combat, combining reactive and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to variate your attacks and develop your unique fighting style.
Due Process
A PVP tactical FPS about PLANNING & EXECUTION. Sound strategy and good teamwork are essential for victory because new PROCEDURALLY-GENERATED MAPS are delivered every week. You'll face a new tactical challenge every round.
Most played competitive games on Steam
Take a look at the top competitive games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
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 developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,706,045 reviews of which 7,555,742 were positive and 1,150,303 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played competitive game, thanks to its 599,384 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
7,555,742
1,150,303
599,384
players
2. TEKKEN 7
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals. TEKKEN 7 is a fighting, action and multiplayer game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on June 01st 2017 has received 92,320 reviews of which 76,748 were positive and 15,572 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 609 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among competitive games based on player count.
8.2
76,748
15,572
609
players
3. SpeedRunners
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play. SpeedRunners is a multiplayer, racing and local multiplayer game developed by DoubleDutch Games and published by tinyBuild. Released on April 19th 2016 has received 36,558 reviews of which 34,347 were positive and 2,211 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 563 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among competitive games based on player count.
9.2
34,347
2,211
563
players
4. Bloons TD Battles 2
From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons! Bloons TD Battles 2 is a free to play, tower defense and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on November 30th 2021 has received 31,971 reviews of which 26,878 were positive and 5,093 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 512 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.3
26,878
5,093
512
players
5. Bloons TD Battles
Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 5, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses. Bloons TD Battles is a free to play, tower defense and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on April 20th 2016 has received 29,074 reviews of which 26,383 were positive and 2,691 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 203 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.9
26,383
2,691
203
players
6. Ultra Street Fighter® IV
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV. Ultra Street Fighter® IV is a fighting, arcade and competitive game developed and published by Capcom. Released on August 07th 2014 has received 15,535 reviews of which 14,001 were positive and 1,534 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 180 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.8
14,001
1,534
180
players
7. Street Fighter V
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options. Street Fighter V is a fighting, action and 2d fighter game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on February 15th 2016 has received 43,567 reviews of which 29,433 were positive and 14,134 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 139 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.7
29,433
14,134
139
players
8. Sim Companies
Become a Business Tycoon. Build your own company from the ground up. Do business in a virtual economy with players all around the world! Gain valuable business skills for free. An advanced, proprietary, Economy simulation model is used to deliver the best gaming experience. Sim Companies is a economy, capitalism and simulation game developed and published by Sim Companies s.r.o.. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 827 reviews of which 663 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 134 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played competitive games.
7.6
663
164
134
players
9. Tetris® Effect: Connected
Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes! Tetris® Effect: Connected is a puzzle, family friendly and singleplayer game developed by Monstars Inc., Resonair and Stage Games and published by Enhance. Released on August 17th 2021 has received 7,811 reviews of which 7,412 were positive and 399 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 103 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played competitive games.
9.2
7,412
399
103
players
10. DEAD OR ALIVE 6
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is fast-paced 3D fighting game, produced by Koei Tecmo Games, featuring stunning graphics and multi-tiered stages that create a truly entertaining competitive experience. DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is a 3d fighter, pvp and competitive game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on February 28th 2019 has received 9,220 reviews of which 6,886 were positive and 2,334 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played competitive games.
7.3
6,886
2,334
82
players
Best deals on competitive games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of competitive games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted competitive games.
1. SpeedRunners
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play. SpeedRunners is a multiplayer, racing and local multiplayer game developed by DoubleDutch Games and published by tinyBuild. Released on April 19th 2016 has received 36,558 reviews of which 34,347 were positive and 2,211 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 88% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for competitive category.
9.2
34,347
2,211
-88%
14.58€
1.75€
2. DEAD OR ALIVE 6
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is fast-paced 3D fighting game, produced by Koei Tecmo Games, featuring stunning graphics and multi-tiered stages that create a truly entertaining competitive experience. DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is a 3d fighter, pvp and competitive game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on February 28th 2019 has received 9,220 reviews of which 6,886 were positive and 2,334 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in competitive games.
7.3
6,886
2,334
-85%
69.99€
10.49€
3. TEKKEN 7
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals. TEKKEN 7 is a fighting, action and multiplayer game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on June 01st 2017 has received 92,320 reviews of which 76,748 were positive and 15,572 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 84% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in competitive games.
8.2
76,748
15,572
-84%
39.06€
6.25€
4. Garfield Kart
Join Garfield and his friends in the funniest fast and fur-ious game! What character do you want to play with? Garfield, Odie, Jon, Nermal... you choose! Take part in no-holds-barred crazy races. Garfield Kart is a cult classic, combat racing and competitive game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Microids. Released on October 16th 2015 has received 14,044 reviews of which 12,310 were positive and 1,734 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.6
12,310
1,734
-76%
5.04€
1.21€
5. Boreal Blade
Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game with a focus on player vs player combat, combining reactive and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to variate your attacks and develop your unique fighting style. Boreal Blade is a action, swordplay and competitive game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on November 12th 2020 has received 651 reviews of which 417 were positive and 234 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for competitive games.
6.2
417
234
-75%
4.00€
1.00€
6. Puyo Puyo Champions
Easy to learn, tough to master! Challenge friends and family in local multiplayer or compete globally via online matchmaking. Built for all ages, this puzzle game comes with a surprisingly competitive edge. Puyo Puyo Champions is a puzzle, competitive and casual game developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA. Released on May 06th 2019 has received 835 reviews of which 663 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for competitive games.
7.6
663
172
-70%
9.97€
2.99€
7. Fight Crab
Welcome to Fight Crab.A new 3D action game where you take control of a crab, and fight off other giant enemy crabs.Physics allows for crabs to move powerfully and quickly in this hardcore battle arena.Freely control your pincers to use weapons and develop your own crab fighting style. Fight Crab is a spectacle fighter, sports and pvp game developed by Calappa Games and published by PLAYISM. Released on July 29th 2020 has received 888 reviews of which 827 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.8
827
61
-60%
16.79€
6.71€
8. Pocket Bravery
Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist! Pocket Bravery is a fighting, competitive and pixel graphics game developed by Statera Studio and published by PQube. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 601 reviews of which 547 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 58% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.5
547
54
-58%
19.93€
8.37€
9. Soccer Online: Ball 3D
Soccer simulator. Control one player and kick the ball high or low, hard or lightly, curve, dribble and perform tricks. Play online or with bots. Join over a million players who have already played. Buy now and have fun or wishlist for later. Soccer Online: Ball 3D is a sports, football (soccer) and multiplayer game developed and published by Unusualsoft. Released on March 31st 2017 has received 10,008 reviews of which 8,465 were positive and 1,543 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.2
8,465
1,543
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
10. Head Goal: Soccer Online
Play with your friends an online multiplayer soccer game with 100% physics-based gameplay where you control one player. Head Goal: Soccer Online is a football (soccer), volleyball and multiplayer game developed and published by Unusualsoft. Released on August 18th 2017 has received 793 reviews of which 627 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for competitive games.
7.5
627
166
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
Free competitive games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play competitive games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play competitive games.
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 developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,706,045 reviews of which 7,555,742 were positive and 1,150,303 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 599,384 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free competitive games on Steam.
8.7
7,555,742
1,150,303
599,384
players
2. Bloons TD Battles 2
From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons! Bloons TD Battles 2 is a free to play, tower defense and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on November 30th 2021 has received 31,971 reviews of which 26,878 were positive and 5,093 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 512, this competitive game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
26,878
5,093
512
players
3. Bloons TD Battles
Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 5, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses. Bloons TD Battles is a free to play, tower defense and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on April 20th 2016 has received 29,074 reviews of which 26,383 were positive and 2,691 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 203, this competitive game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free competitive games on Steam.
8.9
26,383
2,691
203
players
4. Sim Companies
Become a Business Tycoon. Build your own company from the ground up. Do business in a virtual economy with players all around the world! Gain valuable business skills for free. An advanced, proprietary, Economy simulation model is used to deliver the best gaming experience. Sim Companies is a economy, capitalism and simulation game developed and published by Sim Companies s.r.o.. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 827 reviews of which 663 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 134 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free competitive games on Steam.
7.6
663
164
134
players
5. Poker Master
Free chips!Including Texas Hold'em, Slots, Blackjack,Teen Patti and more poker games. Poker Master is a solitaire, card battler and pvp game developed and published by NGIN LIMITED. Released on September 23rd 2020 has received 4,269 reviews of which 3,669 were positive and 600 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
3,669
600
69
players
6. DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters
The free version of the final word in fighting entertainment - DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round! DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters is a pvp and competitive game developed by Team NINJA, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD. and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on March 30th 2015 has received 9,939 reviews of which 6,825 were positive and 3,114 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.8
6,825
3,114
52
players
7. Battlerite
BATTLERITE is an action-packed team arena brawler. Experience the unique combination of top-down shooter meets fast-paced fighting game and challenge friends and foes in a battle of reaction. The Arena awaits! Battlerite is a pvp, multiplayer and moba game developed and published by Stunlock Studios. Released on November 08th 2017 has received 59,385 reviews of which 50,212 were positive and 9,173 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
50,212
9,173
48
players
8. Warlander
Harness the almighty powers of god-like Warriors, Clerics, and Mages, with a unique style that mashes a Medieval-inspired setting, Fantastical items and abilities…and…EVEN POWERFUL ROBOTS! Master siege weapons and cataclysmic spells to control the battlefield and destroy the enemy's core! Warlander is a pvp, moba and hack and slash game developed and published by Toylogic Inc.. Released on January 24th 2023 has received 8,153 reviews of which 4,981 were positive and 3,172 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.0
4,981
3,172
41
players
9. M.A.R.S.
MARS is a Free-To-Play Third Person Shooter set in an evolving sci-fi world. From the hilarious Headhunter mode, to Huge Mecha vs Mecha battles, to fully customizable loadouts; whether Co-op or PvP, M.A.R.S. has something for everyone. Kill, Die, Repeat. M.A.R.S. is a third-person shooter, pve and pvp game developed by Yingpei Games and published by SubaGames. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 1,080 reviews of which 684 were positive and 396 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.2
684
396
27
players
10. Tank Arena:Total Operation
Tank Arena:Total Operation is a free MMO war game where you play as a commander, drive thousands of types of tanks, armored vehicles or helicopters on a massive battlefield engaging in 12v12 team-based battles against players globally. Enjoy the fun! Tank Arena:Total Operation is a action, tanks and free to play game developed by BEIJING WANYU HUDONG TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD. and published by HK Yimei Entertainment Technology Co. and Limited. Released on December 19th 2024 has received 936 reviews of which 878 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
8.8
878
58
14
players