Best Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,406 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 7/24/2024.
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2. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,750 positive reviews and 2,638 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,969 positive reviews and 683 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,677 positive reviews and 399 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).
6. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,203 positive reviews and 124 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 Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 260,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 253,179 positive reviews and 7,667 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).
8. The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos
The Kingdom of Myrtana is in a dramatic situation. After the major defeat of the royal fleet in the waters of the Eastern Archipelago, the once thriving city of Archolos stood on the brink of crisis. Meanwhile, a young foreigner goes to the island in search of a new, better life.
The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos 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 14,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,298 positive reviews and 204 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 The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Developer | The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team |
| Publisher | The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team |
| Steam App Id | 1467450 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,866 positive reviews and 107 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 Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
10. Grimm's Hollow
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Grimm's Hollow 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 13,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,006 positive reviews and 177 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 Grimm's Hollow on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/30/2019 |
| Developer | ghosthunter |
| Publisher | ghosthunter |
| Steam App Id | 1170880 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 10 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,609 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 98 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 229 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30,036 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 418 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 2/16/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/22/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 8). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 3). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 21). The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 11). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Grimm's Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.