Free Dystopian Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,737 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 3/14/2025.
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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 23. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 333,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,362 positive reviews and 257,222 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. 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 ?, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of undefined reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of undefined positive reviews and undefined negative reviews — making it "null" 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 | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | Ice-Pick Lodge |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3389330 |
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 6,483 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,172 positive reviews and 311 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. 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 65, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,177 positive reviews and 1,644 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 301 positive reviews and 40 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 |
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 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,584 positive reviews and 145 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 2,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,535 positive reviews and 245 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,612 positive reviews and 521 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 |
9. of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
of the Devil has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 653 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/6/2025 |
| Developer | nth Circle Studios |
| Publisher | nth Circle Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2739630 |
10. 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.
Infection Free Zone – Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,146 positive reviews and 395 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 |
More Free Dystopian Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dystopian games available on Steam.
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| 22,636 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 973 | 3/17/2025 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 498 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 11/17/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 12/30/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 10/13/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 2/6/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 10/19/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 8/4/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 5/14/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 10/18/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/19/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 6/26/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/18/2023 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/1/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Pathologic 3: Quarantine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Armored Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). 2024: Mosaic Retrospective on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Deus Ex: Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Half-Life 2: Update on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). of the Devil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Infection Free Zone – Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.