Free Dystopian Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,811 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 5/9/2025.
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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 24. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 340,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,404 positive reviews and 260,084 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 6,567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,246 positive reviews and 321 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. Armored Warfare
Wage war against players around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of powerful armored combat vehicles. Use 300+ vehicles to engage in furious 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 #3 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,211 positive reviews and 1,697 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 |
4. 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 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 404 positive reviews and 58 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 |
5. 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 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 742 positive reviews and 226 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 |
6. 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 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,713 positive reviews and 146 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 |
7. 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 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,575 positive reviews and 247 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 |
8. Pathologic 3: Quarantine
In this free prologue to a narrative-driven adventure, watch a mysterious plague break out in a small town. Learn what drove a celebrated academic to leave his acclaimed lab. Examine patients, uncover strange secrets, and make first steps towards immortality.
Pathologic 3: Quarantine has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,027 positive reviews and 125 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 | 3/17/2025 |
| Franchise | Ice-Pick Lodge Official |
| Developer | Ice-Pick Lodge |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3389330 |
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 8,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,665 positive reviews and 527 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. Urban Rivals
Urban Rivals World - for fans and new players! Come to fight and stay for the collection!
Urban Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 420 positive reviews and 215 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/18/2017 |
| Developer | Acute Games |
| Publisher | Acute Games |
| Steam App Id | 715310 |
More Free Dystopian Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dystopian games available on Steam.
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| 25,412 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 473 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 208 | 11/17/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 12/30/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 5/14/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 9/16/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 10/13/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 3/17/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 10/18/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 2/6/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 8/1/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/4/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/27/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/5/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/26/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/6/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/17/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/6/2009 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Armored Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). 2024: Mosaic Retrospective on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 4). cyberpunkdreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Deus Ex: Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Pathologic 3: Quarantine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Half-Life 2: Update on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Urban Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.