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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Unrailed!
Unrailed! is a co-op multiplayer game where you have to work together with your friends to build a train track across endless procedurally generated worlds. Master random encounters with its inhabitants, upgrade your train and keep it from derailing!
Iron Harvest
A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+
Boomerang Fu
Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations.
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.
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
With stunning, realistic horses, an in-depth breeding system, and a range of exciting game modes, Rival Stars Horse Racing offers horse fans the ultimate racing and riding experience. Take the reins and become an equestrian legend!
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!
Bleeding Edge
Grab your team and tear it up in Bleeding Edge, an electrifying online brawler where every fighter comes mechanically enhanced for mayhem!
GENSOU Skydrift
Finally, a Touhou Project racing game! Race down courses set in the magical land of Gensokyo! Use the tag system to swap rider and board! Lots of spell cards and Last Words! Features online VS mode and multiplayer. You can check records and win rates after races. Get a move on and get racing!
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!
Railroad Corporation
Relive the pioneering spirit of the Golden Age of Steam by establishing your own railroad empire across 19th century North America. Bring settlements together, produce and trade goods and develop new technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Want more? RAILROAD CORPORATION 2 Out Now!
Lonely Mountains: Downhill
Just you and your bike - take it on a thrilling ride down an unspoiled mountain landscape. Make your way through thick forests, narrow trails and wild rivers. Race, jump, slide and try not to crash - all the way from the peak to the valley!
KILL la KILL -IF
All looks and feels of the original anime series remodelled with 3D Cell-look technology! Perform devastating combos, destroy your opponents, and relive the anime with your favourite scenes from the original series, revived with stunning visuals and cinematics!
Assetto Corsa Competizione
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen.
Descenders
Descenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender?
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.
WAR PARTY
War Party is a strategy game where you enter a prehistoric world of Dinosaurs, Cavemen and Magic! Build up your chosen faction, gather resources, explore the land and command them against enemy tribes and wildlife! Will your story be about Life, Death or Balance? Can you survive?
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.
SOULCALIBUR VI
Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!
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UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!
Mount Your Friends 3D: A Hard Man is Good to Climb
Join in the great simulated sportslike experience of friend mounting! Assemble a team and climb your way to the top! Mount Your Friends 3D brings mounting to the third dimension, with the same classic innuendo that made you slightly uncomfortable back in the day.
BREAK ARTS II
Faster than anyone. Stronger than anyone. And more stunning. Customize your robot for “cyber battle racing” in a game that offers all the thrills of racing, battle, and customization. Online, Offline, Time-Attack... which mode will you dominate?!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