Best Benchmark Games on Steam
Steam currently has 31 Benchmark 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. Benchmark game rankings were last updated on 7/19/2024.
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1. fpsVR
Utility for SteamVR for keeping track of FPS, frame time and other performance metrics in the in-game overlay. Easily change SteamVR settings in the fpsVR settings overlay in the SteamVR dashboard. Headset cable twist tracking and other useful features.
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fpsVR holds the #1 spot for "best Benchmark game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,996 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run fpsVR on the Steam Deck.
2. 3DMark
3DMark is for gamers, overclockers and system builders who want to get more out of their hardware. With its wide range of benchmark tests, 3DMark has everything you need to test your PC's performance.
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3DMark has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,361 positive reviews and 1,048 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run 3DMark on the Steam Deck.
Steam Price | $34.99 |
Developer | UL Solutions |
Publisher | UL Solutions |
Steam App Id | 223850 |
3. DiRT 3 Complete Edition
DiRT 3 Complete Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,438 positive reviews and 1,069 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and is not available to play on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DiRT 3 Complete Edition on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 4/1/2015 |
Steam App Id | 321040 |
4. Half-Life 2: Lost Coast
Originally planned as a section of the Highway 17 chapter of Half-Life 2, Lost Coast is a playable technology showcase that introduces High Dynamic Range lighting to the Source engine.
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Half-Life 2: Lost Coast has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,913 positive reviews and 1,443 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. FROM ASHES, BLOOM
A minimalist rogue-like tower defense where you protect Earth against humanity.
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FROM ASHES, BLOOM has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 392 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Release Date | 3/11/2024 |
Developer | Screenshakes |
Publisher | Screenshakes |
Steam App Id | 2335130 |
6. Ryse: Son of Rome
“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.
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Ryse: Son of Rome has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,013 positive reviews and 5,128 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
7. Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition
Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.
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Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,448 positive reviews and 2,006 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $29.99 |
Release Date | 3/22/2011 |
Developer | Crytek Studios |
Publisher | Electronic Arts |
Steam App Id | 108800 |
8. Wiggly Boy
Wiggly Boy is a sobering look at the power of your computer.
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Wiggly Boy has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $1.00 |
Release Date | 9/23/2020 |
Developer | Endless Ritual Assembly |
Publisher | Endless Ritual Assembly |
Steam App Id | 1406140 |
9. Crysis® 3
The fate of the world is in your hands. New and old enemies threaten the peace you worked so hard to achieve 24 years ago. Your search for the Alpha Ceph continues, but this time you'll also need to expose the truth behind the C.E.L.L. corporation.
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Crysis® 3 has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,648 positive reviews and 805 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crysis® 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 6/4/2020 |
Developer | Crytek |
Publisher | Electronic Arts |
Steam App Id | 1282690 |
10. Crysis Warhead®
Pulse-racing new installment from 2007's PC Game of the Year*: Play as Sergeant Sykes and experience a whole new side of the battle. A standard combat mission behind enemy lines becomes critical when you discover your enemies have captured something of vital importance to the ensuing war.
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Crysis Warhead® has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,126 positive reviews and 529 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crysis Warhead® on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $19.99 |
Release Date | 9/17/2008 |
Developer | Crytek |
Publisher | Electronic Arts |
Steam App Id | 17330 |
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247 | 9/11/2018 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | ||
423 | ??? | 91 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | ||
57 | 4/1/2015 | 89 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
8 | 10/27/2005 | 87 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
10 | 3/11/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
51 | 10/10/2014 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
20 | 3/22/2011 | 83 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 9/23/2020 | 83 | $1.00 | Steam Charts | ||
7 | 6/4/2020 | 83 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
7 | 9/17/2008 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
7 | 9/17/2008 | 78 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | ??? | 75 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/1/2012 | 74 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 12/15/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 8/27/2019 | 70 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 2/7/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 12/20/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 2/9/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2 | 9/4/2023 | 65 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
5 | 6/22/2017 | 65 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). fpsVR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). 3DMark on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2023, July 7). DiRT 3 Complete Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Half-Life 2: Lost Coast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 12). FROM ASHES, BLOOM on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 12). Ryse: Son of Rome on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 18). Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Wiggly Boy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Crysis® 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 12). Crysis Warhead® on Steam. Steam Store.