Discover the 25 best free Steam games for two players – from competitive shooters to casual adventures, there is something for everyone on this list.Want to invite a loyal friend to a couple of competitive games or run through an interesting story in co-op, but one of you hasn’t purchased the game?. Then it’s time to turn to the best multiplayer projects available on Steam absolutely free of charge. We’ve compiled a list of 25 games for you that will allow you to have a great time with friends without any hassle or expense.

Best Free Steam Games for Two Players.

Dota 2

Do we need any comments here? Dota 2 was and remains one of the most popular games in the CIS – and it is unlikely that anything will be able to change this. It is available absolutely free of charge and, if you love projects of this genre, you will definitely spend more than a dozen (and maybe more than a hundred) hours on the local battlefields.

Most importantly, you can play Dota 2 not only with two people, but also with five. Gather your friends, log in, and let the battle begin!

Warframe

What could be cooler than space ninjas in super stylish exoskeletons? That’s right – a huge multiplayer game about these very ninjas with a whole ton of available content and regular updates. 

It’s basically impossible to get bored in Warframe . Some will be interested in the plot and cooperative passage of the main story, some will be interested in trying their hand at PvP, and some will give themselves over to grinding new costumes and rare weapons.

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Apex Legends

• Genre: Battle Royale
• Developer: Respawn Entertainment
• Release date: February 4, 2019
• Steam

One of the most popular modern “royal battles”, offering both nice graphics and hurricane-like deep gameplay. Gather a squad of three people or play together, choose unique characters with their own special abilities and become true legends!

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Since 2020, the game is also available on Steam — completely free of charge. You will only have to spend money on cosmetics and loot boxes, if you need them.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

• Genre: MMORPG
• Developer: BioWare Austin
• Release date: December 20, 2011
• Steam

A large-scale multiplayer role-playing game in the Star Wars universe, which has been actively developing for more than ten years. Unlike most MMO projects, here you will find a full-fledged fascinating story with several hundred memorable characters and the ability to influence the development of history.

You can also play The Old Republic with a friend – the basic storyline is different for each class, but you can join forces in special dungeons where everyone can show themselves in all their glory.

Goose Goose Duck

• Genre: Social Game/Survival
• Developer: Gaggle Studios
• Release date: October 3, 2021
• Steam

Perhaps the freshest game on our list, Goose Goose Duck is a new Among Us clone , also based on the rules of the classic Mafia. Here, you will need to lie to your friends and try to trick them in order to remain the only survivor and win.

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The main feature of Goose Goose Duck is that the game is absolutely free and allows you to assemble a whole team of “social survival” lovers.

ps: Do not stand on the platform where the shuttle arrives.

Counter-Strike 2

• Genre: FPS
• Developer: Valve
• Release date: September 27, 2023
• Steam

The most beloved tactical shooter of the entire Russian-speaking population of the world. Yes, CS2 definitely requires high skill and understanding of the game, but it is an updated version of the classic, which should not be passed by under any circumstances!

At the same time, no one says that you have to compete for places in the world ranking and turn your passion for CS2 into eSports. Instead, you can always create a separate server, invite a couple of friends to it and have a great time without any additional conventions.

Destiny 2

• Genre: FPS/RPG
• Developer: Bungie
• Release date: September 6, 2017
• Steam

Destiny 2 is a massive, beautiful, and incredibly high-quality hybrid of a first-person shooter and a role-playing game. Here you will have to create a character of one of three unique classes and go on an exciting adventure across the Galaxy in the company of a couple of loyal friends.

The basic version of Destiny 2 is available for free, but you will have to pay extra for various add-ons. But don’t think about it ahead of time — even the basic content will be enough for a couple of hundred (!) hours of exciting play: from completing an interesting story to fighting in numerous PvP modes.

Brawlhalla

• Genre: Fighting
• Developer: Blue Mammoth Games
• Release date: October 17, 2017
• Steam

A colorful and very dynamic fighting platformer that allows you to arrange a fight for eight players at once! A kind of analogue of Super Smash Bros. , where the goal is not to kill the enemy, but simply to throw him out of the arena. Only completely free and regularly updated.

Brawlhalla also regularly hosts crossover events with other popular universes.

Unturned

• Genre: Survival
• Developer: Smartly Dressed Games
• Release date: July 8, 2017
• Steam

A fun mix of DayZ , Minecraft and Roblox , dedicated to surviving in a zombie apocalypse. Here you will need to move around a large open map, build camps, get food and weapons, as well as ride transport and do not forget to arrange dirty tricks for other players.

Over the years of its existence, Unturned has come a long way and now it has a huge amount of diverse content available. Isn’t it a reason to gather friends, create a dedicated server and shoot at the walking dead?

Path of Exile

• Genre: Action/RPG
• Developer: Grinding Gear Games
• Release date: October 23, 2013
• Steam

The only project capable of snatching the laurels of the best “Action/RPG game” from Diablo . Big, complex, beautiful, dynamic, free – Path of Exile has something to offer its players. All they need in return is to be attentive and spend time studying the frighteningly large character development tree.

Otherwise, Path of Exile is a classic representative of the genre. Choose one of the available classes, destroy billions of monsters, collect rare equipment from their cold bodies. And so on ad infinitum.

SMITE

• Genre: MOBA
• Developer: Hi-Rez Studios
• Release date: March 25, 2014
• Steam

A fairly popular third-person MOBA that tells the story of epic battles between gods from mythologies around the world. It features nearly 120 characters, several game modes, and regular content updates.

From the very beginning, you will have access to five free gods, and the rest will have to be purchased for a special in-game currency. However, do not worry – it is credited after each match played, and soon you will have all the desired characters in your collection.

Paladins

• Genre: FPS
• Developer: Evil Mojo Games
• Release date: May 8, 2018
• Steam

A team multiplayer shooter, clearly inspired by Overwatch and Team Fortress 2. But while the Overwatch developers were breaking the monetization system and cleaning up the consequences of endless scandals around the studio, the authors of Paladins were only working on their game – and brought it to an incredibly high-quality level!

There are not only the usual battles between heroes of different classes, but also riding animals, a system of cards with special bonuses, as well as a rich variety of game modes designed for a wide variety of users.

SCP: Secret Laboratory

• Genre: FPS/Horror
• Developer: Northwood Studios
• Release date: December 29, 2017
• Steam

A multiplayer horror game based on the super-popular SCP franchise . Here you will need to move through the procedurally generated corridors of a secret laboratory and complete tasks for one of the available sides: prisoners, scientists, soldiers, traitors or SCP objects – otherworldly monsters with unique abilities.

In addition to the standard modes, this game is popular for RP role-playing. With full immersion in the plot and the creation of hundreds of unique situations.

Albion Online

• Genre: MMORPG
• Developer: Sandbox Interactive
• Release date: July 17, 2017
• Steam

A unique MMORPG with a classless leveling system and an economy built entirely on the actions of the players themselves. Absolutely any item from the local world can be created independently, then sold to someone and receive something important in return. In essence, this is a multiplayer sandbox where you can do whatever you want: even fight monsters, even grow vegetables.

Of course, spending your free time in Albion Online is much more fun with a loyal friend. It will be easier to craft, defeat opponents and successfully conduct trade.

Team Fortress 2

• Genre: FPS
• Developer: Valve
• Release date: October 10, 2007
• Steam

An absolute classic of team shooters, which gave us Overwatch, Paladins and hundreds of other clones. Team Fortress 2 came out about 16 years ago, but it still looks and plays great. Unique characters with different gameplay styles, many maps available and hundreds of cosmetic items to decorate your fighter.

Still reading this article? Hurry up and download Team Fortress 2 — and let’s see who gets the most kills first!

PUBG:BATTLEGROUNDS

• Genre: Battle Royale
• Developer: PUBG Studios
• Release date : March 23, 2017
• Steam

One of the founders of the genre “Royal battle”. The project has gone through a lot since its release, but still attracts new players and connoisseurs of games of this genre. Everything is like in any royal battle: jump, loot and skirmishes with opponents. If you have never tried this game, then you should fix it, because seeing the cherished phrase “Victory, Victory, instead of lunch” is worth a lot.

If you are a fan of shooters and online games, you will probably like it. The game offers exciting gameplay, beautiful graphics and many opportunities for tactical planning.

Overwatch 2

• Genre: First Person Shooter
• Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
• Release date : August 10, 2023
• Steam

A sequel to the original Overwatch , only now without free loot boxes with skins. Yes, unfortunately, if you want some nice outfit, you will have to pay. But the gameplay has changed slightly: instead of 6 vs. 6 matches, now 5 vs. 5. New maps and heroes that are only available in the second part.

You and your friend can choose heroes from different classes such as tanks, DPS (damage) and support, and team up to complete various tasks.

THE FINALS

• Genre: First Person Shooter
• Developer: Embark Studios
• Release date : December 7, 2023
• Steam

Another battle royale: the action takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where players fight each other for survival. There is a large selection of weapons, vehicles and other items. Players can choose different combat tactics depending on the situation. For example, they can use cover, ambushes or quick attacks.

The entire game world is your weapon. In addition to regular shooting, you can use the entire environment: the arena here can even be razed to the ground.

The First Descendant

• Genre: Action/RPG, First-person shooter
• Developer: NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
• Release date : June 30, 2024
• Steam

The game invites you to immerse yourself in a fantasy world full of dangers and adventures. You take on the role of one of the descendants of an ancient family, who has unique abilities and skills. You have to explore the world, fight enemies, complete tasks and upgrade your character.

The game has a large open world with various locations. You and your friend can freely move around the world, interact with NPCs and complete various tasks.

Palia

• Genre: Simulator
• Developer: Singularity 6
• Release date : August 10, 2023
• Steam

The game takes place in a fantasy world where players can explore different locations, complete tasks, fight monsters and interact with other players. There is a large open world with different biomes: forests, mountains, rivers and seas. The player can move freely, collect resources, craft items and build his own house.

Here you can choose your character’s class and develop its skills according to your play style. Build bases and craft weapons, armor and other items for yourself. It will be much more interesting with a friend.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt

• Genre: Battle Royale
• Developer: Sharkmob
• Release date : April 27, 2022
• Steam

Another battle royale, only in a vampire setting. The game takes place in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, where players fight each other for survival.You start the match from a height and choose a landing spot. Loot armor, weapons, and other items to survive.

The game has abilities that are upgraded as the match progresses. One of the interesting mechanics is running on walls. You can respawn and, unlike other battle royales, there is a small map.

UNDECEMBER

• Genre: Action/RPG
• Developer: Needs Games
• Release date : October 12, 2022
• Steam

Yes, this is another Diabloid, but with good graphics and free. The combat system is based on the use of various abilities and weapons. As in all games of this genre, you choose a class, but the pumping does not depend on this, you are free to choose who you will become.

It can keep you and a friend busy for a couple of weeks, as the open world in the game is huge. Playing it in co-op is much faster and more enjoyable. It’s hard to call the game a PoE/Diablo killer, but it plays briskly and will definitely please you.

Torchlight: Infinite

• Genre: Action/RPG
• Developer: XD Inc.
• Release date : May 10, 2023
• Steam

A game for fans of the Torchlight series and those who are tired of PoE or Diablo . The special thing here is the gacha system, where you can knock out a hero, pet or appearance. But after playing longer, you will understand that this does not affect the gameplay in any way.

The game is not very dependent on donations, which will please many. There is a unique graphics, typical for the series, but it is not an eyesore.There is a multiplayer here, and this opens up the possibility of playing with friends. Because the game has quite difficult bosses, which are best passed in a company.

Century: Age of Ashes

• Genre: Action-MMO
• Developer: Playwing LTD
• Release date : December 2, 2021
• Steam

Not a typical MMO, as the entire gameplay is tied to flying on dragons. If you’ve ever wanted to try yourself in the role of Hiccup from “How to Train Your Dragon”, then this is the game for you.Here you can grow a pet for yourself, on which you will defeat opponents. Currently, the game has only 3 modes, but the game is actively supported by developers and events appear periodically.This is a high-quality and dynamic cooperative shooter in a fantasy setting. Flying on dragons and fighting – what else do you need for a pleasant pastime?

Roller Champions

• Genre: Arcade, Sports
• Developer: Ubisoft
• Release date : December 13, 2022
• Steam

If you are tired of MOBS, Royal battles and MMOs, take a look at this game. It is fresh and unusual: after the first match, you will want to spend several evenings here. You play 3 on 3, which makes this a team game. The mechanics of the game are extremely simple: grab the ball and try to throw it into the ring.A game with interesting mechanics and a pleasant atmosphere. You can customize your player and constantly watch him during the match. There is a rating mode where you can compete with your friends.Of course, this list doesn’t include all the co-op and free projects from Steam. What games do you think should be added to our next top?