Best Nonlinear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,934 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 9/18/2026.
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1. Creature Kitchen
A creepy-cozy cooking simulator where you befriend local wildlife and feed them their favorite snacks! With a strange house to search and forest to explore, the witching hour has only begun.
Creature Kitchen holds the #1 spot for "best Nonlinear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,927 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 2/6/2026 |
| Franchise | The Rat Zone |
| Developer | The Rat Zone |
| Publisher | The Rat Zone |
| Steam App Id | 3097300 |
2. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.
Poco has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,087 positive reviews and 69 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/20/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Micah Boursier |
| Steam App Id | 3454610 |
3. WEBFISHING
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
WEBFISHING has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,622 positive reviews and 1,888 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 WEBFISHING on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | lamedeveloper |
| Publisher | lamedeveloper |
| Steam App Id | 3146520 |
4. 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 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,487 positive reviews and 160 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Purrgatory
A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.
Purrgatory has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,997 positive reviews and 57 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 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1713610 |
6. Control, I'm Not Coming Back
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about a lost astronaut searching for a reason to keep going forward while facing the emptiness of space. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, it’s a story about positivism, friendship and our human connection with Voyager 1.
Control, I'm Not Coming Back has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,896 positive reviews and 139 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 Control, I'm Not Coming Back on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/29/2026 |
| Developer | Desborde Games |
| Publisher | Desborde Games |
| Steam App Id | 4515660 |
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 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,152 positive reviews and 191 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 | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
8. 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 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,212 positive reviews and 450 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Fear & Hunger 2: Termina on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2022 |
| Developer | Miro Haverinen |
| Publisher | Miro Haverinen |
| Steam App Id | 2171440 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,893 positive reviews and 165 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,496 positive reviews and 622 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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).
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| 79 | 2/6/2026 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 229 | 10/11/2024 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 11/22/2023 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/23/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 5/29/2026 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 4/2/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 241 | 12/9/2022 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 7/28/2023 | 94 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 5/9/2024 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 5/9/2024 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/19/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 707 | 3/17/2026 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 10/18/2021 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/7/2019 | 93 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
 | 314 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 8/27/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/13/2024 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 1/31/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, September 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, September 18). Creature Kitchen on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). WEBFISHING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Purrgatory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 18). Control, I'm Not Coming Back on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, August 6). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 23). Fear & Hunger 2: Termina on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 18). Pseudoregalia on Steam. Steam Store.