Free 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 43,086 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 9/21/2025.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,506 positive reviews and 1,081 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 |
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| 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 91,347 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,872 positive reviews and 16,475 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,231 positive reviews and 11,448 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 329,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319,774 positive reviews and 9,558 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).
5. 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 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,389 positive reviews and 24,080 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,572 positive reviews and 2,011 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,440 positive reviews and 2,899 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,734 positive reviews and 1,082 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 |
9. DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is Dragon Ball's first team-oriented free to play game.
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,960 positive reviews and 1,932 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/9/2025 |
| Franchise | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Developer | GANBARION Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2072560 |
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 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,103 positive reviews and 245 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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| 65,889 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42,117 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,914 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,195 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,234 | 1/19/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,149 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,440 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,379 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,124 | 9/9/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,797 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,173 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,684 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,526 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,511 | 3/4/2025 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,913 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,911 | 5/13/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,580 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,472 | 4/1/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,408 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,365 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 21). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 21). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 19). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.