Best Science Games on Steam
Steam currently has 998 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 7/24/2024.
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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 401,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 395,876 positive reviews and 5,213 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 161,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,372 positive reviews and 2,477 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. 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 17,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,757 positive reviews and 428 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 8,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,888 positive reviews and 193 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 24,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,492 positive reviews and 912 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 20,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,273 positive reviews and 744 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 21,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,952 positive reviews and 834 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 47,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,592 positive reviews and 2,131 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| 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 122,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,155 positive reviews and 6,076 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 13,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,669 positive reviews and 512 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 Abiotic Factor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/2/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Deep Field Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 427410 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 1,946 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 531 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 296 | 7/26/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 313 | 8/24/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 587 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,843 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,795 | 5/2/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 188 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 129 | 6/11/2019 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,301 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 5/8/2018 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 304 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 123 | 2/17/2022 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/28/2016 | 92 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 6/14/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Portal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Universe Sandbox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 23). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 15). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Abiotic Factor on Steam. Steam Store.