Free Choices Matter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,829 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 8/24/2025.
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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.
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 240,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,213 positive reviews and 53,196 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 69,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,249 positive reviews and 7,263 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,582 positive reviews and 2,275 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
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 39,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,852 positive reviews and 4,342 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,010 positive reviews and 351 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 |
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!
Galaxy Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 621 positive reviews and 230 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,545 positive reviews and 303 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 |
8. World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator
Explore new lands, slay monsters, gather loot and level up in this idle MMO simulation experience. Packed with unique and meaningful upgrades, moments of discovery, and gaming nostalgia, World of Talesworth is an homage to all our favorite RPGs.
World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270 positive reviews and 114 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 | 8/18/2022 |
| Developer | Talesworth Game Studio |
| Publisher | Talesworth Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1177970 |
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 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,853 positive reviews and 2,232 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 169,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,490 positive reviews and 6,448 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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| 14,453 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,910 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,625 | 8/10/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,777 | 8/17/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,776 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,496 | 8/6/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 945 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 269 | 8/18/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 261 | 8/25/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 256 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 246 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 232 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 10/13/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 10/16/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 1/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 176 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 119 | 4/13/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.