Best Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 23,219 Free to Play 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. Free to Play game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2025.
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1. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! holds the #1 spot for "best Free to Play game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,105 positive reviews and 381 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
2. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,809 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2795000 |
3. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,023 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,177 positive reviews and 846 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
5. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,463 positive reviews and 239 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
7. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,633 positive reviews and 2,895 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,135 positive reviews and 520 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,137 positive reviews and 2,014 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
10. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 350,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 340,677 positive reviews and 10,048 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 tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 361 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 5/7/2024 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,693 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158,822 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,444 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 11/21/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 182 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 364 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/16/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/28/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 555 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 27). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.