Best Moddable Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,215 Moddable 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. Moddable game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground holds the #1 spot for "best Moddable game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 243,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,587 positive reviews and 3,279 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
2. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 723,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 706,739 positive reviews and 17,089 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 186,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,909 positive reviews and 3,651 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
4. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 854,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 833,532 positive reviews and 21,130 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,571 positive reviews and 3,619 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
6. Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide.
Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 191,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,220 positive reviews and 4,566 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,413 positive reviews and 644 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.
8. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 247,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241,047 positive reviews and 6,733 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
A Hat in Time has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,460 positive reviews and 1,030 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 | 10/5/2017 |
| Developer | Gears for Breakfast |
| Publisher | Gears for Breakfast |
| Steam App Id | 253230 |
10. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,067,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,032,248 positive reviews and 34,847 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Moddable games available on Steam.
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 | 4,342 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,730 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24,247 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22,621 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,155 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 592 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,941 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,919 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 219 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,703 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 92 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23,800 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,337 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,673 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,935 | 5/26/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,269 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 752 | 5/18/2017 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 671 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 264 | 11/2/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 202 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.