Free 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 34,305 2D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free 2D game rankings were last updated on 11/19/2024.
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1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,297 positive reviews and 8,746 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
2. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 278,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270,541 positive reviews and 8,187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,432 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,911 positive reviews and 19,521 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 1/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
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| Steam App Id | 1449850 |
4. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,682 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,396 positive reviews and 286 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
5. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,512 positive reviews and 5,865 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/26/2023 |
| Developer | ProjectMoon |
| Publisher | ProjectMoon |
| Steam App Id | 1973530 |
6. Tapple - Idle Clicker
Welcome to Tapple, the idle clicker game where every tap brings you closer to an ever-growing collection of Tapples. Build your empire one tap at a time, discover unique Tapple drops, and experience the rewarding gameplay that keeps you coming back for more.
Tapple - Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 347 positive reviews and 153 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 6/29/2024 |
| Developer | Zeeno |
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| Steam App Id | 3047030 |
7. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,522 positive reviews and 1,319 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
8. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,321 positive reviews and 2,267 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
9. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 432 positive reviews and 157 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
10. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,776 positive reviews and 142 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
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| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
More Free 2D Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free 2D games available on Steam.
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| 283,890 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,053 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,391 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,679 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,941 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,544 | 6/29/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,951 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,840 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,729 | 10/11/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,331 | 7/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,096 | 2/21/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,751 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,524 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,259 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,920 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,828 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,806 | 7/19/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,748 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,705 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,690 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Tapple - Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.