Free 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 39,001 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 5/13/2025.
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1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat holds the #1 spot for "best free 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,427 positive reviews and 397 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | Marcel Zurawka |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
2. 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 hours, 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,472 positive reviews and 15,687 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 311,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 302,060 positive reviews and 8,987 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,902 positive reviews and 22,092 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 |
5. 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 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,583 positive reviews and 638 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 Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/1/2025 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
6. 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 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,118 positive reviews and 8,030 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 |
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 36,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,372 positive reviews and 1,711 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 71,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,270 positive reviews and 2,655 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. 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 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,611 positive reviews and 199 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 |
10. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,177 positive reviews and 3,246 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 3/25/2020 |
| Developer | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 627690 |
More Free 2D Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free 2D games available on Steam.
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| 127,825 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 93,026 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,626 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,560 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,324 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,689 | 2/26/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,428 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,795 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,829 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,655 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,558 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,397 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,380 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,789 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,777 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,755 | 5/8/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,703 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,700 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,661 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,477 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.