Best Experimental Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,368 Experimental 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. Experimental game rankings were last updated on 7/24/2024.
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1. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Inscryption holds the #1 spot for "best Experimental game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,551 positive reviews and 3,549 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
2. Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
Wobbledogs has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Experimental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,968 positive reviews and 183 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wobbledogs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 3/15/2022 |
| Franchise | Secret Mode |
| Developer | Animal Uprising |
| Publisher | Secret Mode |
| Steam App Id | 1424330 |
3. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Experimental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,604 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
4. Gorogoa
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Gorogoa has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Experimental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,141 positive reviews and 390 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Developer | Buried Signal |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 557600 |
5. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Experimental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,022 positive reviews and 67 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Trombone Champ
Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 50 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?
Trombone Champ has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Experimental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,613 positive reviews and 182 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trombone Champ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2022 |
| Developer | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Publisher | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1059990 |
7. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Experimental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,283 positive reviews and 209 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Experimental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,961 positive reviews and 785 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
9. BABBDI
Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.
BABBDI has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Experimental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,765 positive reviews and 103 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BABBDI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/22/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2240530 |
10. Townscaper
Instant town building toy
Townscaper has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Experimental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,490 positive reviews and 849 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Townscaper on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Developer | Oskar Stålberg |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1291340 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 1,402 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 3/15/2022 | 95 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 9/15/2022 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 8/26/2021 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 430 | 12/14/2023 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 539 | 4/4/2024 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 1/4/2016 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 1/29/2020 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 10/20/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/20/2022 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 2/2/2024 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/19/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Wobbledogs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Gorogoa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 12). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Trombone Champ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 19). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 13). BABBDI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Townscaper on Steam. Steam Store.