Steam currently has 8,424Controller games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best freegames ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculatedfrom reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updatedin real-time. Free Controller game rankings were last updated on 10/7/2024.
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1.Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
Brawlhalla holds the #1 spot for "best free Controller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 373,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 306,174 positive reviews and 67,008 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/17/2017 |
| Developer | Blue Mammoth Games |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 291550 |
2.eFootball™
The feverish football game with a worldwide total of 750 million downloads is waiting for you! Play eFootball™ with users around the world!
eFootball™ has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,536 positive reviews and 44,547 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play eFootball™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/30/2021 |
| Franchise | KONAMI |
| Developers | Konami Digital Entertainment, KONAMI |
| Publishers | Konami Digital Entertainment, KONAMI |
| Steam App Id | 1665460 |
3.Goose Goose Duck
Time to be a Silly Goose! Immerse yourself in the various environments of the Birdverse of Goose Goose Duck. A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Watch out for those malicious Mallards and other birds!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,196 positive reviews and 8,645 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
4.Paladins®
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!
Paladins® has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 345,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 293,564 positive reviews and 51,904 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Paladins® on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/8/2018 |
| Developer | Evil Mojo Games |
| Publisher | Hi-Rez Studios |
| Steam App Id | 444090 |
5.Combat Master: Season 2
Join fast-paced action-packed combat. Play Combat Master -- AAA experience on any hardware. Best-in-class multiplayer gunfight. Next-level extreme performance. Lightning-speed loading time and a whole lot more.
Combat Master: Season 2 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,240 positive reviews and 4,382 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/21/2023 |
| Developer | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Publisher | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Steam App Id | 2281730 |
6.Lost Light
Join the "Firefly" task force and unveil the sinister plot behind the exclusion zone in the world of Lost Light. You could either scavenge for supplies or go out with guns blazing and plunder. Survive the brutal domain where danger lurks in every corner!
Lost Light has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,808 positive reviews and 10,074 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Lost Light on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 1797880 |
7.GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
GrandChase has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,103 positive reviews and 8,875 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play GrandChase on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/28/2021 |
| Developer | KOG |
| Publisher | KOG |
| Steam App Id | 985810 |
8.Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now.
Trackmania has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,764 positive reviews and 3,151 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trackmania on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/2/2023 |
| Developer | Nadeo |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 2225070 |
9.War Robots
War Robots is an online third-person 6v6 PvP shooter—we’re talking dozens of combat robots, hundreds of weapons combinations, and heated clan battles.
War Robots has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,554 positive reviews and 9,276 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/4/2018 |
| Developers | Pixonic, MY.GAMES HOLDINGS LTD |
| Publishers | Pixonic, MY.GAMES HOLDINGS LTD |
| Steam App Id | 767560 |
10.Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars!
Asphalt Legends Unite has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,551 positive reviews and 2,013 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/2/2022 |
| Franchise | Gameloft |
| Developer | Gameloft |
| Publisher | Gameloft |
| Steam App Id | 1815780 |
More Free Controller Games
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Brawlhalla | 14,932 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
eFootball™ | 13,410 | 9/30/2021 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Goose Goose Duck | 6,992 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Paladins® | 4,689 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Combat Master: Season 2 | 2,298 | 4/21/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Lost Light | 2,238 | 9/1/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
GrandChase | 2,071 | 7/28/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Trackmania | 1,866 | 2/2/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
War Robots | 1,753 | 4/4/2018 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Asphalt Legends Unite | 1,301 | 8/2/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
ヘブンバーンズレッド | 1,143 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Metal Slug: Awakening | 887 | 7/19/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
RaceRoom Racing Experience | 815 | 2/12/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Rogue Company | 407 | 7/20/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
RetroArch | 379 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Redmatch 2 | 370 | 6/25/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Deceit 2 | 364 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Faaast Penguin | 361 | 9/20/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Soccer Manager 2022 | 317 | 11/26/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Slapshot: Rebound | 312 | 4/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 30). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
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