Free Dystopian Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,210 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 1/13/2026.
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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 27. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 368,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,183 positive reviews and 271,028 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,677 positive reviews and 340 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 |
3. 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 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 997 positive reviews and 211 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 |
4. SCP: Containment Breach 2
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: Containment Breach 2 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,745 positive reviews and 405 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 | 7/4/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Mixarar |
| Steam App Id | 3257000 |
5. Crisis: The Third Way
"Crisis: The Third Way" is a fantastic visual novel set in a world struggling to recover from a devastating financial crisis that led to World War III.
Crisis: The Third Way has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 334 positive reviews and 29 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.
6. Dystopia
Dystopia is a cyberpunk game with tense combat situations in a high-tech world spanned by computer networks. Playing as either Punk mercenaries, or Corporate security forces, the player will fight through the physical world to gain access, via jack-in terminals, to cyberspace.
Dystopia has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 946 positive reviews and 164 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 Dystopia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/6/2009 |
| Developer | Puny Human |
| Steam App Id | 17580 |
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 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,348 positive reviews and 1,854 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,317 positive reviews and 168 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 |
9. 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 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 828 positive reviews and 89 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,921 positive reviews and 557 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 |
More Free Dystopian Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dystopian games available on Steam.
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| 30,299 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 542 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 351 | 8/26/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 289 | 7/4/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 12/20/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 144 | 2/6/2009 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 11/17/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 12/30/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 2/6/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 5/14/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 10/18/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 10/13/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/1/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/4/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 4/29/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/27/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Ark Re:Code on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). SCP: Containment Breach 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Crisis: The Third Way on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Dystopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Armored Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). 2024: Mosaic Retrospective on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Half-Life 2: Update on Steam. Steam Store.