Best Gaming Games on Steam
Steam currently has 217 Gaming 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. Gaming game rankings were last updated on 12/3/2025.
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1. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop!
Wallpaper Engine holds the #1 spot for "best Gaming game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 951,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 932,952 positive reviews and 18,708 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wallpaper Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2018 |
| Developer | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Publisher | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Steam App Id | 431960 |
2. Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
In solo or with your friends, explore in total freedom massive-parkour-ready maps. Uncover hidden spots, time trials, trick challenges, and more! In multiplayer, dive into game modes like TAG, Capture The Flag, and Trick Battles!
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,276 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2025 |
| Developer | MLMEDIA |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2703850 |
3. Metro 2033
Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic Moscow, Metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands. In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland.
Metro 2033 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,298 positive reviews and 2,471 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 Metro 2033 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/16/2010 |
| Developer | 4A Games |
| Publisher | Deep Silver |
| Steam App Id | 43110 |
4. OxU
Minimalistic 3d puzzle with portals, cubes and lasers.
OxU has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 225 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2022 |
| Franchise | Quiet River |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 2097180 |
5. YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer
Use YoloMouse to change those obscure game cursors. Never lose your cursor in a heated battle again!
YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,438 positive reviews and 203 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2020 |
| Developer | Dragonrise Games |
| Publisher | Dragonrise Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283970 |
6. Just, Bearly
An honest comedy about anxiety and feeling awkward, played through painfully relatable mini games.
Just, Bearly has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Daniel J Roberts |
| Publisher | Daniel J Roberts |
| Steam App Id | 792030 |
7. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,366 positive reviews and 10,371 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
8. Croc Legend of the Gobbos
Join Croc in a charming 3D platforming adventure to rescue the kidnapped Gobbos from the evil sorcerer Baron Dante and his impish Dantini minions! Run, jump, climb, swim, and tail-spin through vibrant worlds in this lovingly remastered and updated version of the beloved 1997 classic.
Croc Legend of the Gobbos has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202 positive reviews and 19 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Argonaut Games |
| Steam App Id | 3043940 |
9. MySims™ Kingdom
Meet New Friends and explore all the New Lands
MySims™ Kingdom has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 3/18/2025 |
| Franchise | The Sims |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 3328910 |
10. Beam Eye Tracker
Turn your webcam into an AI-powered head & eye tracker and ditch the bulky tracking hardware. Enable gaming extensions like OpenTrack for immersive eye and head tracking. Gain insights and improve your gameplay using the eye tracking overlay or enhance your live streams.
Beam Eye Tracker has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 581 positive reviews and 80 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 8/2/2023 |
| Developer | Eyeware Tech SA |
| Publisher | Eyeware Tech SA |
| Steam App Id | 2375780 |
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| 83,391 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 6/16/2025 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 3/16/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/22/2022 | 90 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,115 | 5/1/2020 | 88 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/31/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,546 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 10/17/2025 | 83 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 3/18/2025 | 83 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 8/2/2023 | 83 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 422 | 7/24/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/5/2024 | 82 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/20/2025 | 80 | $2.44 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/25/2022 | 80 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/11/2025 | 80 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 3/18/2025 | 79 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/1/2022 | 79 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 5/6/2022 | 79 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/31/2018 | 78 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 22). Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Metro 2033 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). OxU on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Just, Bearly on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Croc Legend of the Gobbos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). MySims™ Kingdom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Beam Eye Tracker on Steam. Steam Store.