Why give flowers when you can shoot each other in co-op? Steam is celebrating Valentine’s Day 2026 with a special event featuring more than twenty free multiplayer games, available to try now through February 16. Whether you’re an accomplice duo or a ruthless rival, there’s fun to be had… for free.
From PvP fighting to strategic team play, including frenetic shooting or fantasy universes, Valve’s platform multiplies the online experiences to share. “Steam offers users the opportunity to compete in a selection of games focused on PvP combat for free.”
Coop or duel: the star games of the “PvP Combat” event
This temporary event launched by Steam includes iconic titles like Dota 2, Guild Wars 2 or even Arena Breakout: Infiniteperfect for facing or joining your loved ones in frantic battles. For fans of fast action, The Finals – a dazzlingly successful arena shooter – is also in the spotlight.
Tank enthusiasts will not be left out with World of Tanks and its mobile version Blitzboth described as ideal for an explosive Valentine’s Day. “To celebrate the day when capitalism reminds you to love your partner, Steam is offering PC users the chance to try more than 20 free titles,” the article humorously summarizes.
Overwatch 2: return to basics and total overhaul
Among the games highlighted, Overwatch 2 take the opportunity to get a makeover. The game officially returns to its original name, “Overwatch”, and introduces several major new features: five new heroes, a redesigned user interface, and other changes announced in an update available now.
“This includes Overwatch 2, which not only is free, but whose first-person shooter will receive a major update today,” specifies the source text, emphasizing that Blizzard’s flagship FPS could well appeal to nostalgic fans and newcomers alike.
Marvel Rivals, Once Human, Magic Arena: other gems to test
If you’re looking for something a little different, Steam also offers more varied free games like Marvel Rivalsaction game where you can play as your favorite superheroes, or Once Humana post-apocalyptic cooperative survival game with a unique style.
Among the more confidential but equally effective titles, we also find Magic: The Gathering Arena, Throne and Liberty, Summoners Wayor even Dead or Alive 6 for fans of pure versus.
In short, whether you’re a couple, with friends, or solo with a keyboard, Steam offers you a golden excuse to avoid candlelight dinners: play, for free, some of the best multiplayer titles of the moment.