Best Modern Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,399 Modern 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. Modern game rankings were last updated on 6/29/2025.

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1. MiSide

Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself?

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MiSide holds the #1 spot for "best Modern game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,443 positive reviews and 2,307 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MiSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $13.49
Release Date 12/11/2024
Franchise Shochiku
Developer AIHASTO
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Steam App Id 2527500

2. Rhythm Doctor

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

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Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,998 positive reviews and 336 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.39 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 $14.39
Release Date 2/26/2021
Franchise 7th Beat Games
Developer 7th Beat Games
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Steam App Id 774181

3. ASTLIBRA Revision

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

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ASTLIBRA Revision has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,048 positive reviews and 1,214 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $18.74 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 $18.74
Release Date 10/13/2022
Franchise WhisperGames
Developer KEIZO
Publisher WhisperGames
Steam App Id 1718570

4. Insomnia: Theater in the Head

Hickory dickory dock. The city's deep in sleep. The clock's ticking. The sheep's bouncing. Hickory dickory dock. The girl tosses again, only with more things swarming into her head... In this Point & Click puzzle game "Insomnia", the show in the head is rolling on again. Alas, any sleep tonight...

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Insomnia: Theater in the Head has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,512 positive reviews and 67 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.69 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Insomnia: Theater in the Head on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $1.69
Release Date 12/15/2022
Developer Perfect Day Studio
Publisher Perfect Day Studio
Steam App Id 2085360

5. Acting Lessons

Do you want to experience an adult VN that many players and fans only could find the strength to play once? Then this is the game for you. Acting Lessons is packed with a rich story, comedy, sex and drama. The choices you make in this game will affect your adventure until the very end.

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Acting Lessons has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,924 positive reviews and 205 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Acting Lessons on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.49
Release Date 7/25/2019
Developer Dr PinkCake
Publisher Dr PinkCake
Steam App Id 1045520

6. Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!

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Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,753 positive reviews and 577 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 9/13/2018
Developer LuGus Studios
Publisher LuGus Studios
Steam App Id 410340

7. Cities: Skylines

Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.

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Cities: Skylines has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 277,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 257,549 positive reviews and 19,494 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cities: Skylines on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $8.99
Release Date 3/10/2015
Developer Colossal Order Ltd.
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Steam App Id 255710

8. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+

Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,307 positive reviews and 1,139 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.75 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $15.75
Release Date 5/26/2022
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Steam App Id 1761390

9. Shooters, Ready!

「青春 x スポーツシューティング」がコンセプトの アーケードスタイルFPSゲームです。連続した部屋を素早く駆け抜け 点在するターゲットを倒しましょう。素早く 精密に 連続して倒すことが出来れば より高得点が狙えます。

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Shooters, Ready! has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 417 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 3/27/2025
Developer おこめたべたべず
Publisher おこめたべたべず
Steam App Id 3247500

10. Project Canvas 〜ヰ世界情緒育成計画〜

アイドルプロデューサーとしてヰ世界情緒を育成する、アイドル育成ADVです。

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Project Canvas 〜ヰ世界情緒育成計画〜 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 443 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 4/1/2024
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Steam App Id 2872930

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Insomnia: Theater in the Head on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Acting Lessons on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). Cities: Skylines on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Project Canvas 〜ヰ世界情緒育成計画〜 on Steam. Steam Store.

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