Free Abstract Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,221 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 8/17/2025.
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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 1,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,449 positive reviews and 337 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,723 positive reviews and 486 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 |
3. Idle Sphere
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Idle Sphere has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146 positive reviews and 133 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 48, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 393 positive reviews and 433 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. Nothing Together
A game about doing Nothing Together
Nothing Together has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,684 positive reviews and 100 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 336 positive reviews and 196 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 |
7. 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 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,264 positive reviews and 607 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).
8. 东北之夏
DongBeiZhiXia (a summer in the northeast of China)is a free visual novel, which tells the story that the protagonist followed parents' wishes to make one's living in Shenyang, met two online anchors Huniu and Daojiang by chance, and experience affairs one after another with Shamate.
东北之夏 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 12,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,834 positive reviews and 281 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.
9. ABI-DOS
Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.
ABI-DOS has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319 positive reviews and 22 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 ABI-DOS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2180700 |
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 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,690 positive reviews and 92 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.
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| 249 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 148 | 1/4/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 11/17/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 6/4/2020 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 2/2/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 9/22/2020 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/23/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 1/9/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 11/15/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 2/16/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 6/6/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/20/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 11/8/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/31/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/14/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/3/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/29/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/2/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/31/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/29/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Idle Spiral on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Puck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 19). Idle Sphere on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Crafting Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Nothing Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Space Travel Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Prison Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). 东北之夏 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). ABI-DOS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). 20 Small Mazes on Steam. Steam Store.