Free-to-play games with the biggest Steam player peaks
Lost Ark tops this ranking with 1.32 million players, ahead of Apex Legends (624,473 players) and Path of Exile 2 (578,562 players). All-time peak concurrent players on Steam (SteamCharts). 95 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lost ArkAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1.32 million players | February 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 2 | Apex LegendsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 624,473 players | February 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 3 | Path of Exile 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 578,562 players | December 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 4 | Naraka: BladepointAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 385,770 players | July 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 5 | Throne and LibertyAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 333,393 players | October 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 6 | The First DescendantAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 264,860 players | July 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 7 | Delta ForceAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 246,418 players | September 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 8 | The FinalsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 242,399 players | December 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 9 | Once HumanAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 231,343 players | July 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 10 | Path of ExileAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 228,398 players | July 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 11 | Dota UnderlordsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 202,254 players | June 2019 | SteamCharts |
| 12 | WarframeAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 181,509 players | July 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 13 | Fall GuysAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 172,026 players | August 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 14 | MultiVersusAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 153,044 players | July 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 15 | War ThunderAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 125,317 players | April 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 16 | UnturnedAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 112,648 players | January 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 17 | Realm RoyaleAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 104,557 players | June 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 18 | SplitgateAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 67,724 players | August 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 19 | Clicker HeroesAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 65,560 players | June 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 20 | Ring of ElysiumAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 63,435 players | December 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 21 | PaladinsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 60,566 players | November 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 22 | Phantasy Star Online 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 59,197 players | June 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 23 | TroveAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 58,709 players | July 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 24 | Governor of Poker 3All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 53,881 players | September 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 25 | Tree of Savior (English Ver.)All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 53,277 players | May 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 26 | Eternal ReturnAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 52,288 players | December 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 27 | Wuthering WavesAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 49,485 players | June 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 28 | BattleriteAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 44,850 players | November 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 29 | Stumble GuysAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 43,705 players | October 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 30 | eFootballAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 35,320 players | August 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 31 | BrawlhallaAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 34,169 players | February 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 32 | SMITEAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 31,169 players | January 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 33 | PlanetSide 2All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 29,449 players | November 2012 | SteamCharts |
| 34 | LoadoutAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 29,424 players | February 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 35 | Vampire: The Masquerade - BloodhuntAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 29,008 players | May 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 36 | Russian Fishing 4All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 27,906 players | January 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 37 | Albion OnlineAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 27,208 players | April 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 38 | RobocraftAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 26,598 players | August 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 39 | AdVenture CapitalistAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 22,927 players | May 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 40 | TrackmaniaAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 21,864 players | November 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 41 | Heroes & GeneralsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 20,882 players | September 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 42 | Marvel SnapAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 18,967 players | August 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 43 | Conqueror's BladeAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 18,921 players | August 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 44 | Dungeon Defenders IIAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 18,744 players | October 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 45 | MapleStoryAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) · Steam version, only tracked since 2012 | 17,535 players | June 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 46 | DeceitAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 16,503 players | October 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 47 | Black SquadAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 15,766 players | February 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 48 | NeverwinterAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 14,822 players | December 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 49 | Magic Duels: OriginsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 14,544 players | August 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 50 | Infestation: The New ZAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 13,915 players | January 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 51 | SCP: Secret LaboratoryAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 13,662 players | October 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 52 | Dirty BombAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 12,963 players | June 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 53 | Century: Age of AshesAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 12,222 players | December 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 54 | CrossoutAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 12,115 players | January 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 55 | KurtzPelAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 11,878 players | June 2019 | SteamCharts |
| 56 | RISK: Global DominationAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 11,604 players | March 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 57 | One-armed RobberAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 10,993 players | December 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 58 | CreativerseAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 10,880 players | May 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 59 | No More Room in HellAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 10,869 players | November 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 60 | DDraceNetworkAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 10,580 players | October 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 61 | GunZ 2: The Second DuelAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 10,315 players | February 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 62 | Fishing PlanetAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 9,926 players | June 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 63 | Counter-Strike Nexon: StudioAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 9,858 players | October 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 64 | Shakes & FidgetAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 9,469 players | March 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 65 | KARDS - The WWII Card GameAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 8,990 players | June 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 66 | Block N LoadAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 8,594 players | October 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 67 | CRSED: F.O.A.D.All-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 8,466 players | June 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 68 | Business Tour - Board Game with Online MultiplayerAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 7,614 players | September 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 69 | Super Animal RoyaleAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 7,514 players | August 2021 | SteamCharts |
| 70 | Enlisted: ReinforcedAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 7,492 players | January 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 71 | BLOCKADE 3DAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 6,840 players | December 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 72 | ArgoAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 6,612 players | June 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 73 | Creative DestructionAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 6,283 players | November 2018 | SteamCharts |
| 74 | Mitos.is: The GameAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 5,229 players | November 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 75 | Star ConflictAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 4,973 players | March 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 76 | SurvariumAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 4,340 players | April 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 77 | Line of SightAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 4,020 players | February 2017 | SteamCharts |
| 78 | ARK: Survival Of The FittestAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,929 players | March 2016 | SteamCharts |
| 79 | Fistful of FragsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,498 players | May 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 80 | DCS World Steam EditionAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,328 players | March 2022 | SteamCharts |
| 81 | War RobotsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,220 players | December 2024 | SteamCharts |
| 82 | Cry of FearAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,052 players | April 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 83 | America's Army: Proving GroundsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 3,040 players | September 2013 | SteamCharts |
| 84 | FPS ChessAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2,997 players | February 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 85 | The ExpendabrosAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2,927 players | August 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 86 | Emily is AwayAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2,747 players | November 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 87 | theHunter ClassicAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2,703 players | April 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 88 | RaceRoom Racing ExperienceAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2,600 players | March 2020 | SteamCharts |
| 89 | Aura KingdomAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2,105 players | July 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 90 | Asphalt 9: LegendsAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 2,086 players | May 2026 | SteamCharts |
| 91 | Operation: Harsh DoorstopAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1,699 players | February 2023 | SteamCharts |
| 92 | World of Guns: Gun DisassemblyAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1,597 players | July 2014 | SteamCharts |
| 93 | War Robots: FrontiersAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1,460 players | March 2025 | SteamCharts |
| 94 | Codename CUREAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1,280 players | July 2015 | SteamCharts |
| 95 | POLYGON: Multiplayer ShooterAll-time Steam peak (SteamCharts) | 1,208 players | May 2022 | SteamCharts |
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