Best Physics Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,018 Physics 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. Physics game rankings were last updated on 3/21/2025.

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1. Portal 2

The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

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Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Physics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 429,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 423,532 positive reviews and 5,618 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 4/18/2011
Franchise Valve
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 620

2. People Playground

Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

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People Playground has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 277,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 273,452 positive reviews and 3,918 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

3. Portal

Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

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Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,660 positive reviews and 2,690 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 400

4. 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.

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Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 240,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 235,108 positive reviews and 5,777 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/16/2004
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 220

5. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.

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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,095 positive reviews and 2,917 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.79 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 $6.79
Release Date 4/1/2021
Franchise Landfall Games
Developer Landfall
Publisher Landfall
Steam App Id 508440

6. BeamNG.drive

A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

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BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 310,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 302,856 positive reviews and 8,000 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).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 5/29/2015
Developer BeamNG
Publisher BeamNG
Steam App Id 284160

7. 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.

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Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,148,615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,111,753 positive reviews and 36,862 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

8. VTOL VR

VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls.

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VTOL VR has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,623 positive reviews and 366 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VTOL VR on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 8/3/2017
Developer Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Publisher Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Steam App Id 667970

9. Steam Engine Simulator

The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

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Steam Engine Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,052 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 6/7/2023
Developer Ektorom Software Inc.
Publisher Ektorom Software Inc.
Steam App Id 2381620

10. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,731 positive reviews and 357 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
Release Date 7/6/2022
Developer turbolento games
Publisher turbolento games
Steam App Id 1999360

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Portal 2 steam charts
1,339
4/18/2011
98
$9.99
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People Playground steam charts
3,880
7/23/2019
97
$9.99
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Portal steam charts
394
10/10/2007
97
$9.99
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Half-Life 2 steam charts
1,454
11/16/2004
96
$9.99
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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator steam charts
1,414
4/1/2021
96
$6.79
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BeamNG.drive steam charts
13,733
5/29/2015
96
$24.99
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Garry's Mod steam charts
14,543
11/29/2006
96
$9.99
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VTOL VR steam charts
277
8/3/2017
96
$29.99
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Steam Engine Simulator steam charts
46
6/7/2023
96
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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator steam charts
147
7/6/2022
95
$1.99
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Wobbledogs steam charts
103
3/15/2022
95
$4.99
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Ravenfield steam charts
589
5/18/2017
95
$17.99
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Juice Galaxy steam charts
26
11/22/2023
95
$4.99
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Blade and Sorcery steam charts
644
6/17/2024
95
$29.99
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Goat Simulator 3 steam charts
549
2/15/2024
95
$29.99
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Webbed steam charts
31
9/9/2021
95
$7.49
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CULTIC steam charts
15
10/13/2022
95
$9.99
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Mon Bazou steam charts
292
12/16/2021
95
$15.99
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Wobbly Life steam charts
635
7/8/2020
95
$17.99
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R.E.P.O. steam charts
132,766
2/26/2025
95
$9.99
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Soures & References

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). VTOL VR on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Steam Engine Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.

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