Free Choices Matter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,357 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 2/10/2025.
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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 218,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,597 positive reviews and 49,547 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. 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 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,637 positive reviews and 555 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 |
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| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,706 positive reviews and 6,808 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 |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1286830 |
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.
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 6,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,440 positive reviews and 299 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. 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 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,558 positive reviews and 3,317 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 |
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 3,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,143 positive reviews and 264 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. 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 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 423 positive reviews and 124 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).
8. 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.
King Arthur: Legends Rise has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190 positive reviews and 104 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. |
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| Steam App Id | 2279730 |
9. Town of Salem 2
Step into the Town of Salem, a realm of Mystery and Deceit awaits! Join us in this thrilling online strategy game. Experience paranoia, taste triumph, and confront Murder in every move!
Town of Salem 2 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,482 positive reviews and 1,963 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. 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?
Deceit has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Choices Matter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,646 positive reviews and 19,378 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 |
More Free Choices Matter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Choices Matter games available on Steam.
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| 10,483 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,236 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,951 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,349 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,149 | 8/17/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,323 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,240 | 7/18/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 432 | 1/21/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 314 | 8/25/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 305 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 245 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 244 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 225 | 1/30/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 204 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 157 | 11/1/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 147 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 6/14/2011 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). King Arthur: Legends Rise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.