Best e-sports 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 e-sports games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free e-sports games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Onward
Onward is the most immersive tactical VR shooter. Join your squad for a wide variety of competitive PvP, co-op PvE, and solo game modes, including intense multiplayer battles or 4-player co-op missions. Realistic weaponry and combat mechanics will push your survival and combat skills to their limit
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding
SNØ is a minimalistic freeriding game. Push your limits for the high score, or simply explore the raw, endless wilderness.
Assetto Corsa EVO
Assetto Corsa EVO redefines the realism and features of one of the most popular multiplatform driving simulations ever developed. Featuring cars and tracks from different classes spanning across years of motoring history.
Beastieball
A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!
Undisputed
Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring.
Esports History
Esports History is an RPG sim where you start as a regular guy, and work your way up to the very top of esports. Defeat bosses in tournaments, make a name for yourself within the esports community, and become a real pro!
Football Referee Simulator
Football Referee Simulator—the groundbreaking game that puts you in the referee's shoes! Are you ready to kickstart your career in the lower divisions and ascend to legendary status by overseeing thrilling finals?
Bounty: Drag Racing
Bounty: Drag Racing is the most complete online drag racing experience on the market. Race the fastest and most varied types of dragsters in the world. Customize and fine tune your cars to achieve maximum performance and hop online for the closest type of racing!
Esports Godfather
E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
Ever felt like the world was missing that one Parkour/Freerunning game? That game that scratches that itch that other games just don't? Rooftops & Alleys aka TheParkourGame is here to deliver! In this game, there's is no 'hold button to parkour' mentality. Here, you, the player is in control!
Blacktop Hoops
Blacktop Hoops is the ultimate VR basketball game and sports experience. Embark on a hoops journey in career mode, ball against bots, hang out with friends in online courts, or climb the rankings in competitive pickup games. Do you have what it takes to become the GOAT?
Slapshot: Rebound
Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players!
Turbo Golf Racing
An action-packed fusion of racing and golf. Traverse across a diverse range of courses, using your car to skilfully putt your ball in the hole. Face off against 7 opponents in Race mode, make every shot count in golf mode, or test your skills against the clock in Time Trials.
Grapple Tournament
Grapple Tournament is a VR Grappling Hook Shooter with 3D movement freedom, fast-paced vertical combat and dual wieldable multifunctional weapons. Now Free-To-Play!
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!
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with the biggest and best fighting character roster yet! Choose your favorite brawlers, master their unique move sets, and use all-new powerful Supers to land the finishing blow with friends or across a unique, roguelike player campaign!
Football Manager 2024
Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness.
Circuit Superstars
Circuit Superstars is a top down racing game with a tactile arcade physics model, pitstops, and a pure motorsport approach. It includes 16 categories that span different styles and eras of motorsport.
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!
No Fair Play
No Fair Play is a physics-based multiplayer game that combines parkour, combat, and football mechanics to offer great freedom to players.
Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.Most played e-sports games on Steam
Take a look at the top e-sports games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,466,311 reviews of which 2,010,666 were positive and 455,645 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played e-sports game, thanks to its 624,509 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
2,010,666
455,645
624,509
players
2. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege is a fps, pvp and e-sports game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,385,109 reviews of which 1,163,286 were positive and 221,823 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 84,383 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among e-sports games based on player count.
8.4
1,163,286
221,823
84,383
players
3. Pro Soccer Online
Pro Soccer Online is a 1st/3rd person, highly skill based, online multiplayer soccer game. It offers a sports game experience unlike any other with smooth, physics based, input driven gameplay that is competitive and rewarding with no pay to win mechanics. Pro Soccer Online is a sports, football (soccer) and multiplayer game developed and published by Skywall Studios LLC. Released on November 15th 2021 has received 23,603 reviews of which 21,254 were positive and 2,349 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,309 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among e-sports games based on player count.
8.8
21,254
2,349
1,309
players
4. MotoGP™24
Rev up your engines, MotoGP™24 is back! Dive into the heart-pounding action of the 2024 season and immerse yourself in the thrills of unexplored landscapes, all thanks to the revolutionary Riders market! MotoGP™24 is a racing, sports and e-sports game developed and published by Milestone S.r.l.. Released on May 02nd 2024 has received 984 reviews of which 829 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 323 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played e-sports games.
8.0
829
155
323
players
5. TRYP FPV: Drone Racer Simulator
Fly freely and perfect your skills as an FPV pilot without the risk of breakage, with hyper-realistic visuals and flight sensations. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, TRYP FPV is the next-generation simulator that immerses you in the pure adrenaline of FPV drone flying. TRYP FPV: Drone Racer Simulator is a early access, flight and immersive sim game developed and published by UNDEAD BATTERY. Released on June 30th 2022 has received 2,474 reviews of which 2,109 were positive and 365 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 106 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played e-sports games.
8.2
2,109
365
106
players
6. Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
Ever felt like the world was missing that one Parkour/Freerunning game? That game that scratches that itch that other games just don't? Rooftops & Alleys aka TheParkourGame is here to deliver! In this game, there's is no 'hold button to parkour' mentality. Here, you, the player is in control! Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game is a simulation, sports and parkour game developed and published by MLMEDIA. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 5,097 reviews of which 4,939 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played e-sports games.
9.3
4,939
158
97
players
7. Teamfight Manager
Teamfight Manager is a simulation game where you are the coach of an e-sports team. You must manage players to set them up for matches. Make the best of pick & ban by evaluating the characteristics of the champions/players! A smart strategy can make up for a lack of individual player skills. Teamfight Manager is a simulation, management and e-sports game developed and published by Team Samoyed. Released on March 01st 2021 has received 5,536 reviews of which 4,812 were positive and 724 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played e-sports games.
8.4
4,812
724
74
players
8. 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 simulation game developed and published by Unusualsoft. Released on March 31st 2017 has received 10,004 reviews of which 8,459 were positive and 1,545 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played e-sports games.
8.2
8,459
1,545
73
players
9. Liftoff®: Micro Drones
Explore the world of FPV like never before! In Liftoff®: Micro Drones any indoor area becomes an exciting aerial playground. Explore, customize and compete in this simulator dedicated to the micro drones class. Liftoff®: Micro Drones is a action, simulation and racing game developed and published by LuGus Studios. Released on November 30th 2021 has received 687 reviews of which 624 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played e-sports games.
8.5
624
63
40
players
10. No Fair Play
No Fair Play is a physics-based multiplayer game that combines parkour, combat, and football mechanics to offer great freedom to players. No Fair Play is a football (soccer), multiplayer and e-sports game developed and published by Self MADev. Released on July 28th 2023 has received 429 reviews of which 388 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played e-sports games.
8.4
388
41
21
players
Best deals on e-sports games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of e-sports 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 e-sports games.
1. Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 5
Hold on fast to the handlebar of your bike because a new chapter of the series has finally arrived. Try Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 5 and discover the quintessence of indoor supercross! Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 5 is a racing, simulation and sports game developed and published by Milestone S.r.l.. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 509 reviews of which 347 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 71% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for e-sports category.
6.5
347
162
-71%
39.72€
11.52€
2. 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 simulation game developed and published by Unusualsoft. Released on March 31st 2017 has received 10,004 reviews of which 8,459 were positive and 1,545 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 51% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in e-sports games.
8.2
8,459
1,545
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
3. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with the biggest and best fighting character roster yet! Choose your favorite brawlers, master their unique move sets, and use all-new powerful Supers to land the finishing blow with friends or across a unique, roguelike player campaign! Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a action, 2d fighter and arcade game developed by Fair Play Labs and published by GameMill Entertainment. Released on November 07th 2023 has received 1,606 reviews of which 1,209 were positive and 397 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its 30% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in e-sports games.
7.3
1,209
397
-30%
49.99€
34.99€
Free e-sports games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play e-sports 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 e-sports games.
1. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,466,311 reviews of which 2,010,666 were positive and 455,645 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 624,509 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free e-sports games on Steam.
8.1
2,010,666
455,645
624,509
players
2. Supraball
Play football in first person view and develop your own tactics and tricks. Play with up to 9 of your friends or join alone. No Pay2Win! Supraball is a sports, multiplayer and free to play game developed and published by Supra Games. Released on February 08th 2019 has received 3,242 reviews of which 2,498 were positive and 744 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free e-sports games on Steam.
7.5
2,498
744
5
players
3. 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! Armajet is a action, free to play and violent game developed and published by Super Bit Machine. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 690 reviews of which 588 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free e-sports games on Steam.
8.0
588
102
4. Disc Space
Disc Space is a multiplayer Ultimate Frisbee game with up to 10 players online. Play with your friends or find new ones. Unlimited fun is guaranteed. Disc Space is a sports, pvp and e-sports game developed and published by Vadim Slyusarev. Released on November 13th 2020 has received 557 reviews of which 474 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free e-sports games on Steam.
8.0
474
83
5. Let It Flow
What happens when you let your Youtube community make a game? Well, you're looking at it. Chat tells me what to make and so I build it for them. I have no choice but to fulfill their wishes. Don't judge me. Let It Flow is a action, racing and action-adventure game developed by DevAddict's Chat and published by DevAddict. Released on March 05th 2021 has received 745 reviews of which 606 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free e-sports games on Steam.
7.7
606
139
6. Rushdown Revolt
Rushdown Revolt is a platform fighter featuring 12 dazzlingly unique characters and best-in-the-business rollback netcode. Rushdown Revolt is a action, adventure and sports game developed and published by Vortex Games. Released on September 10th 2020 has received 1,506 reviews of which 1,192 were positive and 314 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free e-sports games on Steam.
7.6
1,192
314