Free Abstract Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,285 Abstract 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 Abstract game rankings were last updated on 5/4/2024.
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1. Idle Spiral
This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time!
Idle Spiral holds the #1 spot for "best free Abstract game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,251 positive reviews and 277 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 Idle Spiral on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/30/2022 |
| Developer | Archimedes Geeks |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1827980 |
2. Crafting Idle Clicker
Craft a complex production line, earn idle cash and become an industrial tycoon!
Crafting Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 335 positive reviews and 356 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crafting Idle Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/4/2020 |
| Developer | Bling Bling Games GmbH |
| Publisher | Bling Bling Games GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 1250790 |
3. Mini Settlers: Prologue
Mini Settlers: Prologue is a free version of Mini Settlers. In this minimalist city builder, settle islands, construct cities, and design efficient logistic networks to fulfill your buildings' needs and fuel population growth to adventure into new worlds.
Mini Settlers: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 387 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/30/2024 |
| Franchise | Goblinz Publishing |
| Developer | Knight Owl Games |
| Publisher | Goblinz Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2788870 |
4. Prison Life
An online game that you'll play with 3-11 players as a Prisoner or a Guard and will try to escape or prevent escapes. Loot, Craft, and make your way to the exit, or investigate and arrest wanted players as a guard!
Prison Life has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,007 positive reviews and 504 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 Prison Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Space Travel Idle
If you ever dreamed of exploring space at a relaxed pace, here's a journey designed for you.
Space Travel Idle has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 329 positive reviews and 177 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Space Travel Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/22/2020 |
| Developer | Ayatsuji_San |
| Publisher | Spaceive |
| Steam App Id | 1407860 |
6. Chess for idiots
The first intellectually non-discriminatory chess variant. Instead of thinking, just move your pieces in one of the many absurd ways!
Chess for idiots has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 437 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/1/2024 |
| Developer | Polish Hacker |
| Publisher | Polish Hacker |
| Steam App Id | 2121150 |
7. Nothing Together
A game about doing Nothing Together
Nothing Together has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 785 positive reviews and 51 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 Nothing Together on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 20 Small Mazes
This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though.
20 Small Mazes has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,140 positive reviews and 46 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 20 Small Mazes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Towerful Defense: Prologue
A tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Towerful Defense: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Mini Fun Games |
| Developer | Mini Fun Games |
| Publisher | Mini Fun Games |
| Steam App Id | 2949250 |
10. Connected! 2
Minimalistic puzzle game. Connect the opposite sides of the same color by rotating the tiles. Each level is randomly generated, but guaranteed to be solvable!
Connected! 2 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Connected! 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/1/2023 |
| Developer | Andreas Ammer |
| Publisher | Andreas Ammer |
| Steam App Id | 2495180 |
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 | 668 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 6/4/2020 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 4/30/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 9/23/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 9/22/2020 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 2/1/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 2/2/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 2/16/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 5/8/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 8/1/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 12/14/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 1/12/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 5/20/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/13/2014 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/31/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 2/2/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/25/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/26/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/21/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/19/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Idle Spiral on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Crafting Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Prison Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Space Travel Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 31). Chess for idiots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Nothing Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). 20 Small Mazes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Towerful Defense: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Connected! 2 on Steam. Steam Store.