Free Choices Matter Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,973 Choices Matter 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 Choices Matter game rankings were last updated on 4/23/2025.

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1. THE FINALS

Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.

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THE FINALS holds the #1 spot for "best free Choices Matter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 77. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,572 positive reviews and 50,784 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 THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/8/2023
Developer Embark Studios
Publisher Embark Studios
Steam App Id 2073850

2. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™

STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.

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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,879 positive reviews and 6,942 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 STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/21/2020
Franchise BioWare EA
Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1286830

3. DDNet

Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!

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DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,662 positive reviews and 3,810 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 possible to play DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/17/2020
Developer DDNet Team
Publisher DDNet Team
Steam App Id 412220

4. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.

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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,716 positive reviews and 326 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.

Release Date 9/5/2024
Developer Oni Gaming
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 1535560

5. ヘブンバーンズレッド

Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド (ヘブバン)』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG!

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ヘブンバーンズレッド has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,704 positive reviews and 594 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ヘブンバーンズレッド on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/10/2022
Developers
Publisher WFS, Inc.
Steam App Id 1973710

6. Galaxy Idle Clicker

Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!

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Galaxy Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 480 positive reviews and 152 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 Galaxy Idle Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/18/2024
Developer Soehnle
Publisher Soehnle
Steam App Id 2962810

7. Antimatter Dimensions

Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!

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Antimatter Dimensions has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,311 positive reviews and 276 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 Antimatter Dimensions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/17/2022
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 1399720

8. SIGame

Exciting quiz game where you can test your knowledge, compete with friends and smart bots, and explore a variety of topics!

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SIGame has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 367 positive reviews and 73 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 3/22/2025
Developer Vladimir Khil
Publisher Vladimir Khil
Steam App Id 3553500

9. 10:16

To get to heaven, you must climb the Nine Circles of Hell. But you might never make it to the depths.

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10:16 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67 positive reviews and 8 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 10/16/2023
Developer Catsket Games
Publisher Catsket Games
Steam App Id 2598690

10. Airline Manager

Create and manage your own airline. Create both passenger and cargo routes all over the world while you upgrade and expand your fleet of airplanes and airports. Airline Manager is among the most realistic of its genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.

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Airline Manager has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,796 positive reviews and 740 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 Airline Manager on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/23/2021
Developer Trophy Games
Publisher Trophy Games
Steam App Id 1641650

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8/17/2020
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92
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8/10/2022
83
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Galaxy Idle Clicker steam charts
1,430
7/18/2024
72
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Antimatter Dimensions steam charts
1,366
12/17/2022
89
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SIGame steam charts
1,316
3/22/2025
78
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10:16 steam charts
746
10/16/2023
79
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Airline Manager steam charts
440
6/23/2021
69
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The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos steam charts
439
12/10/2021
96
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Deceit steam charts
405
3/3/2017
78
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Life is Strange - Episode 1 steam charts
404
1/30/2015
95
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Town of Salem 2 steam charts
332
8/25/2023
72
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King Arthur: Legends Rise steam charts
331
1/21/2025
63
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Deceit 2 steam charts
276
9/14/2023
58
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Life is Strange 2 steam charts
248
9/26/2018
85
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Everlasting Summer steam charts
246
11/19/2014
93
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Romance Club - Stories I Play steam charts
243
10/13/2023
76
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A Date with Death steam charts
227
12/7/2023
95
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). SIGame on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). 10:16 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Airline Manager on Steam. Steam Store.

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