Best 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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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.
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.
Trials® Rising
Explore over-the-top action and physics-bending motorcycle racing in the latest opus of the Trials franchise. With new tracks in exotic places all over the world and more ways to compete, Trials® Rising is the best one yet.
Battlerite Royale
Explore the fantastical Talon Island in a thrilling fusion between a MOBA and Battle Royale game. Choose your Champion and master their unique abilities, loot for treasures alone or with a friend, and rise above the competition in a top-down action-fest. Only the best survive to the end!
Prime World: Defenders 2
Defenders 2, - an exciting hybrid of Tower Defense and CCG, - is now available on Steam! Challenge endless hordes of monsters: build an impassable defense on their path and protect your mines. Collect all the unique towers and prove that even a tornado is not an obstacle for you.
Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
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!
Crashphalt
Pound your way to victory in this 4-player competitive platformer. Create massive shockwaves in the terrain to bounce your enemies off the stage while trying to avoid being sent flying yourself.
CityBattle | Virtual Earth
CityBattle - Thousands of cities fighting for dominance. Join the army of your Virtual City in the MMO F2P shooter using Unreal Engine 4.
Star Control®: Origins
Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires.
Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour
Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour features an authentic career mode where you work your way up to an elite angler competing against over 100 of the best anglers in the world across Bass, Carp and Predator fishing whilst unlocking sponsorship opportunities, gaining career earnings and social media followers as you go.
Unearned Bounty
Unearned Bounty is an action-packed Free-For-All multiplayer game where you battle to become the most infamous pirate!
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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!
Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Regular Human Basketball
Ready to play some ball? Grab a team, suit up, and climb inside your human! Prep its thrusters, lower the all-terrain wheels, and spin up that flailing magnet-arm. It's time to play Regular Human Basketball!
Realm Royale Reforged
Join 20+ million players and experience a new kind of battle royale in Realm Royale Reforged! Choose your class, forge deadly weapons, and master powerful abilities to be the last champion standing. Mount up alone or with a team to explore a fantasy world while outrunning the deadly fog.
Stormbound
Cards and chess collide in Stormbound. Turn-based tactical gameplay, collecting cards and beautiful 2D Art. Level up your army to conquer the ladder.
SpyParty
SpyParty is a competitive espionage game about subtle human behavior. A Spy hides in plain sight at a fancy cocktail party, trying to accomplish missions while blending in with the other guests, while a Sniper with a single bullet looks inward, searching for the Spy.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 15th 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 1,747,216 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
7,555,742
1,150,303
1,747,216
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 1,374 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
1,374
players
3. 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. While seeing 562 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among competitive games based on player count.
8.3
26,878
5,093
562
players
4. 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. With 490 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.3
3,669
600
490
players
5. 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. With 390 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played competitive games.
9.2
34,347
2,211
390
players
6. 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 280 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.7
29,433
14,134
280
players
7. 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 263 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.9
26,383
2,691
263
players
8. 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 182 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.8
14,001
1,534
182
players
9. 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. With 164 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played competitive games.
7.3
6,886
2,334
164
players
10. 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 153 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played competitive games.
9.2
7,412
399
153
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 15th 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. 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 #9 position in the best deals for competitive games.
7.5
627
166
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
10. 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! GENSOU Skydrift is a combat racing, racing and pvp game developed by illuCalab and published by Phoenixx Inc.. Released on December 11th 2019 has received 620 reviews of which 550 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.3
550
70
-30%
21.99€
15.39€
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 15th 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 1,747,216 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
1,747,216
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 562, this competitive game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
26,878
5,093
562
players
3. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 490, this competitive game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
3,669
600
490
players
4. 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. Attracting a solid base of 263 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free competitive games on Steam.
8.9
26,383
2,691
263
players
5. 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 146 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free competitive games on Steam.
7.6
663
164
146
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
50,212
9,173
80
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.8
6,825
3,114
63
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
52
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
33
players
10. Stormbound
Cards and chess collide in Stormbound. Turn-based tactical gameplay, collecting cards and beautiful 2D Art. Level up your army to conquer the ladder. Stormbound is a turn-based tactics, card battler and trading card game game developed by Paladin Studios and Stormbound Games and published by Stormbound B.V.. Released on May 15th 2018 has received 1,164 reviews of which 814 were positive and 350 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.8
814
350
19
players