Free 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 36,759 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 2/18/2025.
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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 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,618 positive reviews and 15,052 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. 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 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,805 positive reviews and 7,698 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 |
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 82,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,828 positive reviews and 20,737 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. 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 297,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,183 positive reviews and 8,563 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,084 positive reviews and 1,539 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,888 positive reviews and 2,482 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 |
7. ヘブンバーンズレッド
Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド （ヘブバン）』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG！
ヘブンバーンズレッド has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,645 positive reviews and 559 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ヘブンバーンズレッド on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
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| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
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 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,278 positive reviews and 440 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 | 10/11/2024 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
9. TRIBE NINE
Defy the madness. Brutal Action RPG "TRIBE NINE" Set in the nation of Neo Tokyo, where absolute madness rules. Here, teens face life-or-death battles, constantly resisting the harsh and unjust world—all in pursuit of reclaiming their lost freedom and dreams.
TRIBE NINE has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68 positive reviews and 61 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 2/19/2025 |
| Developer | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Publisher | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2376580 |
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 2,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,281 positive reviews and 167 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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| 113,600 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,419 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,388 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,267 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,146 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,095 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,911 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,709 | 10/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,518 | 2/19/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,979 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,024 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,000 | 8/17/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,694 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,178 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,812 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,437 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,369 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,175 | 5/13/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,050 | 8/22/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,903 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). TRIBE NINE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.