Free Documentary Games on Steam
Steam currently has 170 Documentary 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 Documentary game rankings were last updated on 4/10/2025.
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1. Project Hailstorm
Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.
Project Hailstorm holds the #1 spot for "best free Documentary game on Steam" with a Player Score of 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 337 positive reviews and 78 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.
2. VR Archeology: Secrets of Kulikovo Field
What mysteries and keys to historical secrets are hidden underground? In this interactive VR game, you will explore the roles of modern archaeologists, restoration experts and re-enactors. Discover dozens of unique artifacts dating back to the Battle of Kulikovo on this thrilling expedition.
VR Archeology: Secrets of Kulikovo Field has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 10 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.
3. Eternal Spring VR
Immerse yourself in 'ETERNAL SPRING (長春) VR,' an animated 360 documentary that goes inside the world of a real-life survivor of religious persecution in China, adding a new dimension to the feature film that was Canada's official submission to the 2023 Oscars®.
Eternal Spring VR has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Eternal Spring VR on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/11/2024 |
| Developer | Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2689630 |
4. Zero Days VR
Based on the Oscar short-listed Participant Media documentary Zero Days, Scatter's Emmy Award-winning, immersive documentary Zero Days VR visualizes the story of Stuxnet in a new way: placing you inside the invisible world of computer viruses, experiencing the high stakes of cyber warfare at a human scale.
Zero Days VR has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Zero Days VR on the Steam Deck.
5. Antipsychotic
Nontraditional, eccentric, art game experience. 10 - 15 minutes, nonlinear free roam. This immersive experience aims to help destigmatize mental illness by allowing the user to journey through the mind of an individual with bipolar disorder.
Antipsychotic has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 5 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 | 8/18/2023 |
| Developer | Matt McCorkle |
| Publisher | Equalsonics |
| Steam App Id | 2434910 |
6. Night Of The Living Dead VR
NOTD VR is an exploratory experience that captures the original spirit of the film in black and white, immersing users in a 3D recreation of the film’s farmhouse set. Exclusive interviews with film experts and original cast and crew enrich the experience with insights into the horror classic.
Night Of The Living Dead VR has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 2 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 | 1/21/2020 |
| Developer | Pyramid Attack Inc. |
| Publisher | Hollywood Suite Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1210910 |
7. AVROD
A virtual reality archaeology free-to-play online social platform.
AVROD has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 11 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 | 1/5/2021 |
| Developer | AVROD Technologies Inc. |
| Publisher | AVROD Technologies Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1495350 |
8. Wanderlust: Bangkok Prelude
Take your first step toward a great adventure. Play the introduction to the Wanderlust: Travel Stories anthology. See the many faces of Bangkok in a narrative game from the makers of The Witcher, co-created with real-life adventurers.
Wanderlust: Bangkok Prelude has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wanderlust: Bangkok Prelude on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/28/2020 |
| Franchise | Pretty Soon 1 |
| Developer | Different Tales |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1306990 |
9. Guildford Castle VR
Guildford Castle is a free roaming, narrative VR experience with light interactivity.
Guildford Castle VR has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 5 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 | 3/24/2022 |
| Developer | Historic VR |
| Publisher | Historic VR |
| Steam App Id | 1862880 |
10. The Mind of Marlo
Uniquely presented as an hour long documentary film, The Mind of Marlo is a narrative driven adventure game focusing on love, loss and silly heads. Laugh and cry with Marlo as he gets to the bottom of his life changing condition, known as Spontaneous Silly Head Syndrome.
The Mind of Marlo has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 223 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Mind of Marlo on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/19/2017 |
| Developer | Point Bleep Studios |
| Publisher | Baffled Crab |
| Steam App Id | 722870 |
More Free Documentary Games
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| 2 | 2/10/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/30/2022 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/11/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/14/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/18/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/21/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/5/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/28/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/24/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/19/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/8/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/30/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/13/2021 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/2/2018 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/30/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/11/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Project Hailstorm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). VR Archeology: Secrets of Kulikovo Field on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Eternal Spring VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Zero Days VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Antipsychotic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Night Of The Living Dead VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). AVROD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Wanderlust: Bangkok Prelude on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Guildford Castle VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). The Mind of Marlo on Steam. Steam Store.