Free Dystopian Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,048 Dystopian 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 Dystopian game rankings were last updated on 10/17/2025.
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1. Overwatch® 2
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.

Overwatch® 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Dystopian game on Steam" with a Player Score of 26. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 357,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,376 positive reviews and 266,811 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 8/10/2023 |
Franchise | Blizzard |
Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
Steam App Id | 2357570 |
2. Ark Re:Code
The end is here and it’s horny… Dive into a wild post-apocalyptic RPG packed with sexy girls, mutants, and more H-scenes than you can handle. Build your harem and fuck these hotties like the fate of humanity depends on it!

Ark Re:Code has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 725 positive reviews and 127 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 Ark Re:Code on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 8/26/2025 |
Developer | Neversoft |
Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
Steam App Id | 3587140 |
3. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.

Bitburner has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,459 positive reviews and 337 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 Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
Developers | |
Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
Steam App Id | 1812820 |
4. SCP: CB Multiplayer Reborn
Survive the chaos of SCP Foundation! Step into a thrilling SCP horror experience with story-driven co-op, intense PvP Breach mode, and randomized maps. Play as Class-D, scientist, SCPs, and more, each role bringing unique challenges in an unpredictable, immersive facility.

SCP: CB Multiplayer Reborn has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 711 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 7/4/2025 |
Developers | |
Publisher | Mixarar |
Steam App Id | 3257000 |
5. Deus Ex: Revision
Deus Ex: Revision is a community-made overhaul of the 2000 classic. It features new environments, music, world-building detail, and bundles in some of the best modifications the fanbase has made, including Direct3D 9 rendering, high-res textures, high-detail models, and alt gameplay modes.

Deus Ex: Revision has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,742 positive reviews and 250 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 Deus Ex: Revision on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 10/13/2015 |
Developers | |
Publisher | Caustic Creative |
Steam App Id | 397550 |
6. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective
2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a charity-fundraising picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by global news stories from throughout the year.

2024: Mosaic Retrospective has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 620 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Release Date | 12/30/2024 |
Franchise | Divide The Plunder |
Developer | Mark Ffrench |
Publisher | Divide The Plunder |
Steam App Id | 3380760 |
7. Armored Warfare
Wage war against players from around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of 300+ powerful armored combat vehicles. Compete in PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles.

Armored Warfare has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,312 positive reviews and 1,792 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Armored Warfare on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 11/17/2017 |
Franchise | Wishlist Games |
Developers | |
Publisher | Wishlist Games |
Steam App Id | 443110 |
8. cyberpunkdreams
2090s America, torn apart by war and corporate greed. A lone traveller stands outside the gates of Cincinnati, greatest of the border cities. How far will you go to make it to the top? How far will you go to fulfil your mission?

cyberpunkdreams has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 848 positive reviews and 249 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play cyberpunkdreams on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 5/14/2021 |
Developer | Late Night Games |
Publisher | Late Night Games |
Steam App Id | 1361680 |
9. Half-Life 2: Update
A completely free and extensive community-developed update for Half-Life 2 featuring beautiful lighting, countless bug fixes, and a brand new Community Commentary Mode. With Half-Life 2: Update, there’s never been a better time to revisit City 17.

Half-Life 2: Update has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,786 positive reviews and 546 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 Half-Life 2: Update on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 3/27/2015 |
Developers | |
Publisher | Filip Victor |
Steam App Id | 290930 |
10. Half-Life 2: VR Mod
Half Life 2: VR Mod is a fan-made project, which adds full Virtual Reality support to the original 2004 PC gaming classic by Valve Software. Are you ready to become the Freeman?

Half-Life 2: VR Mod has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,180 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,021 positive reviews and 159 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life 2: VR Mod on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 9/16/2022 |
Developer | Source VR Mod Team |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 658920 |
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41,210 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
967 | 8/26/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
488 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
212 | 7/4/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
75 | 10/13/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
63 | 12/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
55 | 11/17/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
54 | 5/14/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
35 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
34 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
31 | 10/18/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
18 | 8/8/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
14 | 5/22/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
8 | 8/1/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
8 | 4/6/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
7 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
6 | 2/6/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5 | 12/13/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5 | 3/10/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5 | 8/4/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Ark Re:Code on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). SCP: CB Multiplayer Reborn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Deus Ex: Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). 2024: Mosaic Retrospective on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Armored Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). cyberpunkdreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Half-Life 2: Update on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.