Free Addictive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 479 Addictive 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 Addictive game rankings were last updated on 7/21/2024.
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1. Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Shop Titans holds the #1 spot for "best free Addictive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,064 positive reviews and 3,399 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 | 5/5/2020 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1258080 |
2. Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today!
Clicker Heroes has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,323 positive reviews and 6,213 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Clicker Heroes on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/14/2015 |
| Developer | Playsaurus |
| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 363970 |
3. AdVenture Capitalist
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
AdVenture Capitalist has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,782 positive reviews and 6,898 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 AdVenture Capitalist on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/30/2015 |
| Developer | Hyper Hippo Games |
| Publisher | Hyper Hippo Games |
| Steam App Id | 346900 |
4. Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 1,000,000 players and play for FREE now!
Predecessor has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,972 positive reviews and 2,585 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 Predecessor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/1/2022 |
| Developer | Omeda Studios |
| Publisher | Omeda Studios |
| Steam App Id | 961200 |
5. Realm Grinder
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Realm Grinder has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,890 positive reviews and 860 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 6/15/2017 |
| Franchise | Kongregate |
| Developer | Divine Games |
| Publisher | Kongregate |
| Steam App Id | 610080 |
6. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.
Coloring Pixels has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,960 positive reviews and 263 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 Coloring Pixels on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2018 |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 897330 |
7. Crusaders of the Lost Idols
Crusaders of the Lost Idols is an idle game of heroic awesomeness! Create a band of fighters to fight monsters, earn gold and create strategies for the perfect formations over multiple campaigns! Upgrade your heroes, collect unique gear, and unlock new Crusaders in regular new events.
Crusaders of the Lost Idols has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,404 positive reviews and 498 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crusaders of the Lost Idols on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/13/2015 |
| Developer | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 402840 |
8. Marvel Puzzle Quest
Celebrating 10 years! The best in Match 3 puzzle gameplay meets Marvel's biggest Super Heroes and Super Villains with deep RPG leveling, player-vs-player tournaments, Alliances, and much more! It's time to unleash your inner Super Hero and wage war against your enemies!
Marvel Puzzle Quest has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,007 positive reviews and 1,286 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 Marvel Puzzle Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Broken Circle Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 234330 |
9. Torque Drift
Build your car, earn sponsors, and compete in online multiplayer drift battles!
Torque Drift has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,446 positive reviews and 2,653 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Torque Drift on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/20/2021 |
| Developer | Grease Monkey Games |
| Publisher | Grease Monkey Games |
| Steam App Id | 1029550 |
10. Pool Nation FX Lite
Pool Nation FX, is a seriously fun Pool & Snooker Sim! A visually stunning billiards simulation with the critically acclaimed POOL NATION physics engine. Play 8 Ball, 9 Ball, Snooker, Killer & more, unlimited Career modes with customised difficulty levels, Trickshots, Local and Online Multiplayer, spectate live matches and feel...
Pool Nation FX Lite has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,581 positive reviews and 613 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 12/7/2015 |
| Developer | Cherry Pop Games |
| Publisher | Cherry Pop Games |
| Steam App Id | 314000 |
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 | 4,392 | 5/5/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,127 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,156 | 3/30/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 851 | 12/1/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 651 | 6/15/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 331 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 253 | 10/13/2015 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 4/20/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 128 | 12/7/2015 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/9/2015 | 63 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/11/2018 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/14/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/6/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/7/2018 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/20/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/6/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 21). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 21). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Clicker Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). AdVenture Capitalist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Predecessor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Realm Grinder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Coloring Pixels on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Crusaders of the Lost Idols on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Marvel Puzzle Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Torque Drift on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Pool Nation FX Lite on Steam. Steam Store.