Best Physics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,405 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 7/4/2024.
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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!
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 396,914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 391,767 positive reviews and 5,147 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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.
2. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
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 249,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246,126 positive reviews and 3,380 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 |
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.
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 159,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,097 positive reviews and 2,451 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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.
4. 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.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator 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 124,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,628 positive reviews and 2,673 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 |
5. Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide.
Half-Life 2 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 194,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,741 positive reviews and 4,692 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 255,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,939 positive reviews and 6,936 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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).
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.
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 1,078,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,043,340 positive reviews and 35,242 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 |
8. Steam Engine Simulator
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.
Steam Engine Simulator 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 6,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,838 positive reviews and 73 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 |
9. 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.
VTOL VR has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,051 positive reviews and 316 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.49 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 | $19.49 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2020 |
| Developer | Boundless Dynamics, LLC |
| Publisher | Boundless Dynamics, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 667970 |
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.
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 14,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,121 positive reviews and 267 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.59 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.59 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2022 |
| Developer | turbolento games |
| Publisher | turbolento games |
| Steam App Id | 1999360 |
More Physics Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Physics games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5,507 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,291 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,531 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,090 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,609 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,008 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28,583 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 325 | 8/3/2020 | 95 | $19.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,123 | 5/18/2017 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 3/15/2022 | 95 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,445 | 6/17/2024 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,069 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 9/9/2021 | 95 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 249 | 4/5/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 1/21/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 350 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 4). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 30). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 29). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 4). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 3). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 2). Steam Engine Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 3). VTOL VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 1). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.