Free Choices Matter Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,758 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 4/2/2025.

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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 224,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,157 positive reviews and 50,431 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 12/7/2023
Developer Embark Studios
Publisher Embark Studios
Steam App Id 2073850

2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,155 positive reviews and 3,694 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

3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,645 positive reviews and 318 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

4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,490 positive reviews and 6,904 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

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 4,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,688 positive reviews and 587 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 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 468 positive reviews and 140 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 3,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,253 positive reviews and 272 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. Awkward Valley

Welcome to Awkward Valley! Plan your day, tackle strange activities, and unlock bizarre new options as you go. Gym? Therapy? Vending machine snacks? It’s up to you! Featuring Awkward Yeti’s weird and wonderful characters in a totally normal town.

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Awkward Valley has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 4/1/2025
Developer Gallbladder
Publisher Rue Valley Time Management Department
Steam App Id 3592300

9. Deceit

Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?

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Deceit has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,637 positive reviews and 19,395 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 Deceit on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/3/2017
Franchise World Makers
Developer World Makers
Publisher World Makers
Steam App Id 466240

10. King Arthur: Legends Rise

Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory.

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King Arthur: Legends Rise has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 287 positive reviews and 151 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 1/21/2025
Developer Kabam Games, Inc.
Publishers
Steam App Id 2279730

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THE FINALS steam charts
7,847
12/7/2023
77
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DDNet steam charts
2,725
8/17/2020
88
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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle steam charts
2,509
9/5/2024
92
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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ steam charts
2,118
7/21/2020
88
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ヘブンバーンズレッド steam charts
2,102
8/10/2022
83
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Galaxy Idle Clicker steam charts
1,389
7/18/2024
73
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Antimatter Dimensions steam charts
1,036
12/17/2022
89
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Awkward Valley steam charts
745
4/1/2025
84
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Deceit steam charts
547
3/3/2017
78
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King Arthur: Legends Rise steam charts
413
1/21/2025
63
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Airline Manager steam charts
271
6/23/2021
69
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Town of Salem 2 steam charts
230
8/25/2023
72
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Our Life: Beginnings & Always steam charts
200
11/16/2020
96
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The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos steam charts
163
12/10/2021
96
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Life is Strange - Episode 1 steam charts
158
1/30/2015
95
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A Date with Death steam charts
155
12/7/2023
95
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Everlasting Summer steam charts
148
11/19/2014
93
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Romance Club - Stories I Play steam charts
125
10/13/2023
76
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Hired Ops steam charts
107
4/13/2021
66
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Champions Online steam charts
100
6/14/2011
70
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Awkward Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). King Arthur: Legends Rise on Steam. Steam Store.

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