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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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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8/26/2025
80
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488
12/10/2021
92
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SCP: CB Multiplayer Reborn steam charts
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7/4/2025
76
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75
10/13/2015
88
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12/30/2024
84
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11/17/2017
64
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5/14/2021
74
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3/27/2015
91
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9/16/2022
94
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Urban Rivals steam charts
31
10/18/2017
64
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Silent Cleaning steam charts
18
8/8/2025
73
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Dawn vs Dusk steam charts
14
5/22/2023
65
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8
8/1/2023
93
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Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode Two steam charts
8
4/6/2023
91
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BABBDI steam charts
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12/22/2022
94
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of the Devil steam charts
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2/6/2025
93
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Ruins To Fortress steam charts
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12/13/2024
57
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Helpless steam charts
5
3/10/2023
81
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SCP: Containment Breach Remastered steam charts
5
8/4/2022
71
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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.

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