Free 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 29,319 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 5/15/2024.
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1. 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 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 248,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,960 positive reviews and 7,316 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).
2. 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 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,268 positive reviews and 17,750 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! |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1449850 |
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 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,326 positive reviews and 5,424 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,098 positive reviews and 976 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,514 positive reviews and 1,915 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 |
6. Goose Goose Duck
Time to be a Silly Goose! Immerse yourself in the various environments of the Birdverse of Goose Goose Duck. A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Watch out for those malicious Mallards and other birds!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,981 positive reviews and 7,880 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,270 positive reviews and 90 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
8. Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,788 positive reviews and 7,602 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/29/2017 |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 588430 |
9. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting characters 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 #9 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,627 positive reviews and 3,029 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 |
10. Lust Goddess
Lust Goddess is a hot and thrilling collectible card game, in which you will assemble your unique squad of sexy mercenary girls. Earn their love and trust, and they will show you their gratitude by bringing your wildest and lewdest fantasies to life!
Lust Goddess has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,425 positive reviews and 1,470 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Lust Goddess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/21/2024 |
| Developer | BRAWEA LTD |
| Publisher | BRAWEA LTD |
| Steam App Id | 2808930 |
More Free 2D Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free 2D games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 31,348 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21,737 | 1/19/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,860 | 2/26/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,048 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,426 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,263 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,553 | 7/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,377 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,295 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,227 | 2/21/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,736 | 5/16/2014 | 91 | $1.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,699 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,287 | 3/17/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,151 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,002 | 8/17/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,977 | 4/1/2024 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,900 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,801 | 1/22/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,595 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,513 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Fallout Shelter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.