Best Science Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,379 Science 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. Science game rankings were last updated on 2/12/2026.
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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 Science game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 453,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 447,929 positive reviews and 5,881 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.
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 190,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,867 positive reviews and 2,831 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,749 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,646 positive reviews and 103 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 |
4. STEINS;GATE
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
STEINS;GATE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,175 positive reviews and 731 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 possible to play STEINS;GATE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/8/2016 |
| Franchise | Science Adventure Series |
| Developer | MAGES. Inc. |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 412830 |
5. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,961 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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.
6. Universe Sandbox
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Universe Sandbox has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,069 positive reviews and 1,070 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Universe Sandbox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2015 |
| Developer | Giant Army |
| Publisher | Giant Army |
| Steam App Id | 230290 |
7. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,860 positive reviews and 1,098 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
8. Abiotic Factor
Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats.
Abiotic Factor has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,441 positive reviews and 2,140 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Abiotic Factor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $27.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2025 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Deep Field Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 427410 |
9. CATO: Buttered Cat
Puzzle platformer where you control both the cat and the toast, based on the famous "Buttered Cat Paradox". The game features 200+ levels, 70+ skins, plus boss fights and mini-games!
CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,699 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.69 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 | $7.69 |
| Release Date | 9/6/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
10. Timberborn
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A sandbox city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.
Timberborn has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,233 positive reviews and 1,451 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Timberborn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mechanistry |
| Publisher | Mechanistry |
| Steam App Id | 1062090 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Science games available on Steam.
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| 1,489 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 472 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 756 | 7/22/2025 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 471 | 8/24/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 146 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,273 | 7/22/2025 | 94 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $7.69 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,222 | 9/15/2021 | 94 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,773 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 6/14/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 415 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 219 | 6/11/2019 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 173 | 4/11/2025 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 156 | 2/18/2022 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). Steam Engine Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 7). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Universe Sandbox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). Abiotic Factor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.