Free Abstract Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,001 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 5/27/2025.
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1. Puck
Fast-paced physics-based hockey simulation where precision, strategy, and chaos collide. Control every move, pass, and shot with realistic puck physics, dynamic player movement, and thrilling gameplay. Master the rink with friends or team up with other Puck players for ultimate hockey dominance!
Puck holds the #1 spot for "best free Abstract game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,206 positive reviews and 373 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 Puck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/4/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2994020 |
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 1,757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,425 positive reviews and 332 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 |
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| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1827980 |
3. Idle Sphere
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Idle Sphere has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 Idle Sphere on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/17/2024 |
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| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3217600 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 375 positive reviews and 422 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 |
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 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 335 positive reviews and 194 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. Nothing Together
A game about doing Nothing Together
Nothing Together has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,627 positive reviews and 96 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).
7. 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 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,315 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
8. Nonograms
Nonograms is a relaxing puzzle game where you use logic and creativity. Your goal is to reveal hidden pictures by filling in specific grid cells, based on numerical clues provided for each row and column. The games in this genre are also known as Picross, Griddlers, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie, etc.
Nonograms has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 positive reviews and 8 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 Nonograms on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Franchise | Oleg Sereda |
| Developer | Oleg Sereda |
| Publisher | Oleg Sereda |
| Steam App Id | 2622750 |
9. Vanakatu
A surreal story-driven game that uses puzzle-solving, turn based battling, and open world navigation to help Van Cat track down his evil uncle and put an end to his nefarious plans!
Vanakatu has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vanakatu on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/6/2024 |
| Developer | Inga |
| Publisher | Inga Harutyunyan |
| Steam App Id | 2967590 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,339 positive reviews and 83 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 |
More Free Abstract Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Abstract games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 481 | 1/4/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 221 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 11/17/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 6/4/2020 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 9/22/2020 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 2/2/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 2/16/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 2/29/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 6/6/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 2/1/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 11/8/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 9/23/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 5/20/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/9/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/15/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/19/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 6/2/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/14/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 7/25/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/2/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Puck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Idle Spiral on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Idle Sphere on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Crafting Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Space Travel Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Nothing Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). 20 Small Mazes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Nonograms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Vanakatu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Chess for idiots on Steam. Steam Store.