Best Addictive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 479 Addictive games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Addictive game rankings were last updated on 7/25/2024.
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1. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition holds the #1 spot for "best Addictive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,347 positive reviews and 3,127 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 5/5/2009 |
| Franchise | PopCap EA |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3590 |
2. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,122 positive reviews and 2,669 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
3. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,752 positive reviews and 1,918 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
4. One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,897 positive reviews and 335 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2014 |
| Developer | Silver Dollar Games |
| Publisher | Silver Dollar Games |
| Steam App Id | 264200 |
5. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 198,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,813 positive reviews and 7,655 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
6. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,549 positive reviews and 763 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
7. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,528 positive reviews and 236 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3480 |
8. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,673 positive reviews and 3,184 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
9. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,926 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,362 positive reviews and 564 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2015 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 287980 |
10. Game Dev Tycoon
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Game Dev Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,248 positive reviews and 1,958 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
More Addictive Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Addictive games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2,600 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 235 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 392 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,404 | 9/23/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 219 | 3/6/2007 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,065 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 128 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 261 | 8/29/2013 | 94 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 243 | 9/28/2011 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 8/30/2006 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 421 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 10/11/2011 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 5/6/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 2/15/2008 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 3/27/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 7/8/2009 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 466 | 2/18/2016 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 374 | 12/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 14). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 17). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 11). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 20). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.