Free Abstract Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,688 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 12/12/2024.
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1. Idle Sphere
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Idle Sphere holds the #1 spot for "best free Abstract game on Steam" with a Player Score of 62. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/17/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3217600 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,366 positive reviews and 308 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1827980 |
3. 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 47, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 348 positive reviews and 391 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 |
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 2,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,161 positive reviews and 561 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 62, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 335 positive reviews and 185 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 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,228 positive reviews and 77 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 Chess for idiots on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| 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 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,510 positive reviews and 91 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. Paint By Numbers
The team of artists has just received an invitation to the Intergalactic Painting Tournament! Choose from 1000+ artworks and PAINT BY NUMBERS to bring them to life! Colorful pixel art adventures are coming!
Paint By Numbers has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94 positive reviews and 13 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 | 5/20/2021 |
| Franchise | Oleg Sereda |
| Developer | Oleg Sereda |
| Publisher | Oleg Sereda |
| Steam App Id | 1605290 |
9. Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG
The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever.
Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,169 positive reviews and 159 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 Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,693 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,619 positive reviews and 74 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).
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Abstract games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 696 | 11/17/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 314 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 116 | 6/4/2020 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 9/23/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 9/22/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 2/1/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 2/2/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 5/20/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 12/14/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 2/16/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 1/12/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/29/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/31/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/3/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/17/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/31/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/2/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/29/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/15/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Idle Sphere on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Idle Spiral on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Crafting Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Prison Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Space Travel Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Chess for idiots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Nothing Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Paint By Numbers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). 20 Small Mazes on Steam. Steam Store.