Best Underground Games on Steam
Steam currently has 779 Underground 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. Underground game rankings were last updated on 5/15/2025.
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1. White Knuckle
White Knuckle is a first-person roguelite speed-climbing game. Ascend through the guts of SUB-STRUCTURE 17 using precision movement mechanics. Sharp reflexes and resource management will bring you out from under ten thousand meters of concrete and decay.
White Knuckle holds the #1 spot for "best Underground game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,357 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play White Knuckle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2025 |
| Franchise | DreadXP |
| Developer | Dark Machine Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3195790 |
2. Content Warning
Film your friends doing scary things to become SpöökTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone)
Content Warning has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 144,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,644 positive reviews and 7,500 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.59 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Content Warning on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.59 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2024 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2881650 |
3. Towards Future
Waking up in the darkness, unable to see the sunrise, he remembered the little master carefully carried him home. The base has already fallen into ruin and there are no signs of any living people here. Where did the little master go? Is there any hope left under the doomsday?
Towards Future has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 699 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Towards Future on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/18/2022 |
| Developer | 拾伍司工坊 |
| Publisher | Eternal Dream |
| Steam App Id | 1888010 |
4. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1
On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 565 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1129920 |
5. Meg's Monster
Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.
Meg's Monster has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,031 positive reviews and 33 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. OBSCURA
Descend under a mountain to the marketplace below, where everything has a price. Meet the four men who can each give you what you need, but beware: they have their own hidden motives and uses for you. OBSCURA is a dark fantasy romance VN that asks how far you'll go to get what you need.
OBSCURA has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 275 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 OBSCURA on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2024 |
| Developer | Rotten Raccoons |
| Publisher | Rotten Raccoons |
| Steam App Id | 2342920 |
7. Last Train Outta' Wormtown
Last Train Outta' Wormtown is a chaotic Sandworm vs. Cowboys showdown. The Worm can only detect players touching the sand, like "hot lava" with a giant sandworm twist! Work together, Complete the objectives, and get outta' Wormtown! - Or, play as the Worm and gobble up your friends!
Last Train Outta' Wormtown has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,403 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Last Train Outta' Wormtown on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/17/2025 |
| Developer | Get(Color) Games |
| Publisher | Get(Color) Games |
| Steam App Id | 2318480 |
8. Gumballs & Dungeons
With over 23 million loyal players (and counting), G&D is coming onto Steam - FOR FREE! Make the dungeon incredible again with long-lost Gumballs in this roguelike adventure full of easter eggs!
Gumballs & Dungeons has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 911 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developer | Qcplay |
| Publisher | UltraPlayers |
| Steam App Id | 3112010 |
9. Frogmonster
Discover some of the most charming and challenging souslike bosses in Frogmonster, a Metroidvania FPS adventure where you explore a lively world filled with creatures, bugs, and beasts.
Frogmonster has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 431 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Frogmonster on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Developer | Ben Jungwirth |
| Publisher | Ben Jungwirth |
| Steam App Id | 1853760 |
10. Cave Crawlers
Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.
Cave Crawlers has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,674 positive reviews and 182 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cave Crawlers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/10/2023 |
| Developer | Heroic Pyxel LLC |
| Publisher | Heroic Pyxel LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2143030 |
More Underground Games
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| 250 | 4/17/2025 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 514 | 4/1/2024 | 94 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/18/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/2/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/9/2024 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 1/17/2025 | 90 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 290 | 3/5/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/2/2024 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 7/10/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 11/11/2024 | 90 | $13.29 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 3/5/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/7/2024 | 89 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/29/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2023 | 89 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/21/2023 | 88 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 156 | 2/7/2025 | 87 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 6/13/2024 | 87 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 12/9/2024 | 87 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). White Knuckle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Content Warning on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Towards Future on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Meg's Monster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). OBSCURA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Last Train Outta' Wormtown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Gumballs & Dungeons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Frogmonster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.