Free Dystopian Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,654 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 1/21/2025.

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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.

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Overwatch® 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Dystopian game on Steam" with a Player Score of 23. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,695 positive reviews and 253,534 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.

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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 6,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,098 positive reviews and 307 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. 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.

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2024: Mosaic Retrospective has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139 positive reviews and 16 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

4. Infection Free Zone – Prologue

Experience the first 8 days of the Zone in the Prologue to the widely anticipated post-apocalyptic city-builder game. Lead the survivors, rebuild the city, and fight against the deadly hordes of the infected. Play on 6 different real cities from around the world.

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Infection Free Zone – Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,104 positive reviews and 372 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 Infection Free Zone – Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/19/2023
Franchise Games Operators
Developer Jutsu Games
Publisher Games Operators
Steam App Id 2485640

5. 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.

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Armored Warfare has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,140 positive reviews and 1,612 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

6. 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.

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Half-Life 2: Update has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,544 positive reviews and 514 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

7. 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?

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cyberpunkdreams has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 694 positive reviews and 213 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

8. 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.

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Deus Ex: Revision has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,735 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,494 positive reviews and 241 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

9. 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?

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Half-Life 2: VR Mod has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,407 positive reviews and 139 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
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Steam App Id 658920

10. Urban Rivals

Urban Rivals World - for fans and new players! Come to fight and stay for the collection!

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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 609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 401 positive reviews and 208 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

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