Free Documentary Games on Steam
Steam currently has 171 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 5/27/2025.
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1. How To Cope With Boredom and Loneliness
Harold Fletcher has been grounded to his bedroom for over 30 years. Join award-winning journalist Nigel Wimble as he discovers how one man has coped with the boredom and loneliness in this one of a kind, FREE, documentary film simulator!
How To Cope With Boredom and Loneliness holds the #1 spot for "best free Documentary game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 550 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/2/2018 |
| Developer | Point Bleep Studios |
| Publisher | Baffled Crab |
| Steam App Id | 797390 |
2. Project Hailstorm
Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.
Project Hailstorm has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 434 positive reviews and 96 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.
3. 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 70, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 6 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 |
4. AVROD
A virtual reality archaeology free-to-play online social platform.
AVROD has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #4 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 |
5. Eye of the Beholder
Step into war-torn enemy territory in this immersive VR game experience based on the Oscar-shortlisted documentary MY ENEMY, MY BROTHER (2015). EYE OF THE BEHOLDER is a 20 minute beta experience that subverts the war-game genre as players must choose to combat or collaborate with others.
Eye of the Beholder has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12 positive reviews and 3 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 | 11/30/2020 |
| Developer | Reptoid Games |
| Publisher | Fathom Film Group |
| Steam App Id | 1425330 |
6. LUX SINE
Set in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this interactive VR experience takes participants into the subterranean depths of Sanford Research Lab and Wind Cave as they unravel the cosmos from different angles.
LUX SINE has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 6 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 | 12/30/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1229740 |
7. 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 #7 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 6 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Documentary games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17 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 |
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 245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 228 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 |
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| 2 | 4/2/2018 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/10/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/18/2023 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/5/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/30/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/30/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/28/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/24/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/21/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/19/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/30/2022 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/8/2020 | 87 | 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 | 5/11/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/11/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/14/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). How To Cope With Boredom and Loneliness on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Project Hailstorm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Antipsychotic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). AVROD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Eye of the Beholder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). LUX SINE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Wanderlust: Bangkok Prelude on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Guildford Castle VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Night Of The Living Dead VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). The Mind of Marlo on Steam. Steam Store.