Best Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 23,845 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 2/15/2026.
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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 39,652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,265 positive reviews and 387 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 12,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,089 positive reviews and 70 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 50,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,453 positive reviews and 850 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,255 positive reviews and 246 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 |
5. Travellin Cats in Paris
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Travellin Cats in Paris 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 17,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,718 positive reviews and 184 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 | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2313250 |
6. Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam
Find 200 cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Can you find them all?
Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam 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 10,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,344 positive reviews and 60 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 | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2608050 |
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 126,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,931 positive reviews and 2,901 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 30,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,381 positive reviews and 522 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. 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 #9 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 359,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 348,729 positive reviews and 10,304 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).
10. Shiina Taki's Decameron
Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath.
Shiina Taki's Decameron 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 6,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,933 positive reviews and 32 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.
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| 425 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 5/7/2024 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,255 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47,292 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 11/21/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 185 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 2/16/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/28/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 493 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 132,715 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Travellin Cats in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Shiina Taki's Decameron on Steam. Steam Store.