Free Choices Matter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,062 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 1/22/2026.
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1. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!
THE FINALS holds the #1 spot for "best free Choices Matter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 258,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,100 positive reviews and 55,947 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.
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 71,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,147 positive reviews and 7,467 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. 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.
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 7,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,370 positive reviews and 374 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. 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!
DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,853 positive reviews and 4,899 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 |
5. 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!
Galaxy Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 815 positive reviews and 269 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 | 8/6/2025 |
| Developer | Soehnle |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2962810 |
6. Antimatter Dimensions
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Antimatter Dimensions has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,819 positive reviews and 320 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 1399720 |
7. 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！
ヘブンバーンズレッド has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,656 positive reviews and 2,361 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 |
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| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
8. Soccer Manager 2026
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Soccer Manager 2026 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,158 positive reviews and 752 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 Soccer Manager 2026 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/23/2024 |
| Developer | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Publisher | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3217240 |
9. Town of Salem 2
A multiplayer online social deduction game for 7–15 players. Use deception, strategy, and teamwork to find the truth—or get away with murder.
Town of Salem 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,107 positive reviews and 2,503 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Town of Salem 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/25/2023 |
| Developer | BlankMediaGames LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2140510 |
10. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 171,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,994 positive reviews and 6,497 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 possible to play Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/29/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 319630 |
More Free Choices Matter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Choices Matter games available on Steam.
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| 10,581 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,161 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,623 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,030 | 8/17/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 898 | 8/6/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 853 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 757 | 8/10/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 501 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 420 | 8/25/2023 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 368 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 299 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 285 | 9/26/2018 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 12/11/2025 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 240 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 188 | 12/2/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 176 | 10/15/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 134 | 11/1/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Soccer Manager 2026 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.