Best Nonlinear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,564 Nonlinear 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. Nonlinear game rankings were last updated on 5/26/2024.
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1. Purrgatory
A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.
Purrgatory holds the #1 spot for "best Nonlinear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,907 positive reviews and 38 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 Purrgatory on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/23/2021 |
| Developer | Niv (Darvin Heo) |
| Publisher | Niv (Darvin Heo) |
| Steam App Id | 1713610 |
2. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,131 positive reviews and 59 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Bloody Hell
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?
Bloody Hell has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,452 positive reviews and 86 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 Bloody Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/27/2023 |
| Developer | Pun Intended |
| Publisher | Pun Intended |
| Steam App Id | 2056220 |
4. Fear & Hunger 2: Termina
F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!
Fear & Hunger 2: Termina has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,803 positive reviews and 173 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2022 |
| Developer | Miro Haverinen |
| Publisher | Miro Haverinen |
| Steam App Id | 2171440 |
5. Pseudoregalia
Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.
Pseudoregalia has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,635 positive reviews and 246 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pseudoregalia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. ANIMAL WELL
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
ANIMAL WELL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,649 positive reviews and 320 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/9/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Bigmode |
| Steam App Id | 813230 |
7. Minishoot' Adventures
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Minishoot' Adventures has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,167 positive reviews and 51 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Minishoot' Adventures on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
8. Pilgrims
Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?
Pilgrims has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,103 positive reviews and 142 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 10/7/2019 |
| Franchise | Amanita Design |
| Developer | Amanita Design |
| Publisher | Amanita Design |
| Steam App Id | 1049280 |
9. Antichamber
Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.
Antichamber has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,730 positive reviews and 817 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 Antichamber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2013 |
| Developer | Alexander Bruce |
| Publisher | Demruth |
| Steam App Id | 219890 |
10. Class of '09
This is the anti-visual novel. Instead of playing as some guy magically able to score with beautiful anime girls, YOU play the anime girl and create mass chaos in the lives of your potential "suitors". Earnest comedy, social accuracy, and late 2000's aesthetic await you in Class of '09!
Class of '09 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,236 positive reviews and 127 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 Class of '09 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 | 2 | 8/23/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 12/9/2022 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 7/28/2023 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,461 | 5/9/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 4/2/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/7/2019 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/31/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 6/10/2021 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 10/20/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 985 | 4/25/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/4/2019 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/28/2017 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 8/2/2023 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/19/2022 | 92 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/26/2018 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 458 | 5/9/2024 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/22/2021 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/2/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Purrgatory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Fear & Hunger 2: Termina on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Pseudoregalia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). ANIMAL WELL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Pilgrims on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Antichamber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Class of '09 on Steam. Steam Store.