Forget the flowers – Steam is offering a different kind of Valentine’s Day experience in 2026. The platform is celebrating with a special event featuring over twenty multiplayer games available to play for free, starting now and running through February 16.
Whether you’re looking for cooperative gameplay or competitive player-versus-player action, Steam has a range of online experiences to share. “Steam offers users the opportunity to compete for free in a selection of PvP-focused games,” the company stated.
Cooperative Play or Head-to-Head Duels: Featured Games in the “PvP Combat” Event
The temporary event includes popular titles like Dota 2, Guild Wars 2, and Arena Breakout: Infinite, ideal for battling with or alongside friends, and family. For fans of fast-paced action, The Finals – a rapidly growing arena shooter – is also highlighted.
Tank enthusiasts can also join the fun with World of Tanks and its mobile version, Blitz, both described as perfect for an explosive Valentine’s Day. “To celebrate the day where capitalism reminds you to love your partner, Steam is offering PC users the chance to attempt more than 20 free titles,” the event description notes with a touch of humor.
Overwatch 2 Returns to Its Roots with a Major Update
Among the featured games, Overwatch 2 is undergoing a significant change. The game is officially reverting to its original name, “Overwatch,” and introducing several major updates: five new heroes, a redesigned user interface, and other changes included in a recently released update. This move signals a strategic shift for Blizzard as it aims to revitalize the popular franchise.
“This includes Overwatch 2, which is not only free, but whose first-person shooter will receive a major update today,” the source text clarifies, emphasizing that the flagship FPS from Blizzard could appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers.
Marvel Rivals, Once Human, Magic Arena: Other Titles to Explore
For those seeking something different, Steam also offers a variety of other free games, including Marvel Rivals, an action game where players can embody their favorite superheroes, and Once Human, a unique post-apocalyptic cooperative survival game.
Other titles worth checking out include Magic: The Gathering Arena, Throne and Liberty, Summoners Way, and Dead or Alive 6 for fans of versus fighting games.
Whether you’re coupled up, hanging out with friends, or flying solo with a keyboard, Steam provides a compelling alternative to traditional Valentine’s Day dinners: the opportunity to play some of the best multiplayer titles currently available, all for free.
