Best Moddable Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,438 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 12/30/2024.
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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 270,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266,428 positive reviews and 3,803 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 possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 931,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 908,072 positive reviews and 22,942 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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 201,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,854 positive reviews and 4,067 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 796,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 777,194 positive reviews and 19,528 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 |
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 164,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,889 positive reviews and 3,732 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
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
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 232,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 226,979 positive reviews and 5,594 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows 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 44,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,736 positive reviews and 761 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 297,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,658 positive reviews and 7,698 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. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio 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 203,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,930 positive reviews and 5,392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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 | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
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 1,129,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,093,653 positive reviews and 36,333 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
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| 3,849 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32,362 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20,320 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,680 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,616 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,435 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,121 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,561 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,263 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 16,954 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22,118 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 119 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 219 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,527 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,108 | 5/25/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 384 | 11/2/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 780 | 5/18/2017 | 95 | $10.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,233 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,225 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,955 | 11/1/2004 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.