Best Science Games on Steam
Steam currently has 949 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 5/18/2024.
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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 Science game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 392,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 387,141 positive reviews and 5,010 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. 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 156,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,187 positive reviews and 2,354 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,375 positive reviews and 417 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 |
4. 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,608 positive reviews and 187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
5. 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. VR optional.
Universe Sandbox has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,733 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,848 positive reviews and 885 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 |
6. Portal Reloaded
Portal Reloaded is a free, community made modification for Portal 2. The mod builds on the concepts of the main game by allowing you to place a third portal, which enables traveling between two different timelines. Thinking in four dimensions is vital to solving 25 brand new mind-bending puzzles.
Portal Reloaded 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 19,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,976 positive reviews and 722 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 Portal Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Portal Stories: Mel
Portal Stories: Mel is a community made, free modification for Portal 2 based in the Portal universe. It tells the story of Mel, who meets a new personality core and faces an undiscovered threat to the Aperture facility.
Portal Stories: Mel 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 21,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,731 positive reviews and 819 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/25/2015 |
| Developer | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Publisher | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 317400 |
8. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Besiege 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 46,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,900 positive reviews and 2,095 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2020 |
| Developer | Spiderling Studios |
| Publisher | Spiderling Studios |
| Steam App Id | 346010 |
9. Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Kerbal Space Program 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 120,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,778 positive reviews and 6,053 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kerbal Space Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2015 |
| Franchise | Private Division |
| Developer | Squad |
| Publisher | Private Division |
| Steam App Id | 220200 |
10. 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 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,726 positive reviews and 227 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/2/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Deep Field Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 427410 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Science games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 1,843 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 471 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 393 | 7/26/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 539 | 8/24/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 240 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,944 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,376 | 5/2/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 290 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 271 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 6/11/2019 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 5/8/2018 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 380 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,124 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 2/18/2022 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/29/2016 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,347 | 3/5/2024 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Portal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Universe Sandbox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Abiotic Factor on Steam. Steam Store.