Free Epic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 197 Epic 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 Epic game rankings were last updated on 8/1/2025.
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1. Blue Archive
An action anime RPG adventure!
Blue Archive holds the #1 spot for "best free Epic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,091 positive reviews and 1,046 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 Blue Archive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/4/2025 |
| Developer | NEXON Games |
| Publisher | NEXON Korea |
| Steam App Id | 3557620 |
2. Animaze by FaceRig
Livestream, chat, or create videos as world-class 2D and 3D avatars. Use one of the over 60 avatars provided or import your own 2D, 3D, VRM, or Ready Player Me model. Animaze is powering PuffPuff, one of the top real-time mocap virtual beings on TikTok with 4.7 million followers.
Animaze by FaceRig has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,336 positive reviews and 1,025 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Animaze by FaceRig on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/17/2021 |
| Developer | Holotech Studios Inc. |
| Publisher | Holotech Studios Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1364390 |
3. Just Cause 2: Multiplayer Mod
JC2-MP is a project to bring multiplayer to Just Cause 2 in all of its magnificent glory. Imagine the chaos of normal Just Cause 2, then extending it out to dozens, hundreds, and even thousands of players.
Just Cause 2: Multiplayer Mod has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,532 positive reviews and 1,243 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Just Cause 2: Multiplayer Mod on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/16/2013 |
| Developer | Avalanche Studios |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 259080 |
4. The Local
A fast-paced movement game, loosely inspired by Surf and B-Hop. Featuring 5 gamemodes, multiplayer, and a large, playground-like world. Master the movement, and conquer the leaderboards.
The Local has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 325 positive reviews and 15 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 | 2/26/2025 |
| Developer | Tobey Gronow |
| Publisher | JINC |
| Steam App Id | 2560050 |
5. Thinking with Time Machine
Thinking with Time Machine is a Portal 2 mod in which you will find and use a Time Machine to create a twin of yourself from the past to help you solve the puzzles. The past self accurately repeats all of the player's actions, creating a unique twist on familiar Portal game mechanics.
Thinking with Time Machine has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,698 positive reviews and 831 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 Thinking with Time Machine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/18/2014 |
| Developer | Stridemann |
| Publisher | SignHead Studio |
| Steam App Id | 286080 |
6. TCM RACING 2
A car sandbox game with no true goals laid out. It's up for you to decide what you want to do!
TCM RACING 2 has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 22 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 | 11/16/2022 |
| Developer | Architect Team |
| Publisher | Architect Enterprises |
| Steam App Id | 1210540 |
7. Free to Play
Free to Play is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament.
Free to Play has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,493 positive reviews and 546 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" 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.
8. ePic Character Generator
Create realistic or hand-drawn character images you can use as assets for your games, illustrations for your stories, or avatars for your role-playing sessions. Export your images as PNG files with or without a background, or as a layered PSD image for further customization.
ePic Character Generator has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 817 positive reviews and 176 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ePic Character Generator on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/5/2015 |
| Franchise | Overhead Games |
| Developer | Overhead Games |
| Publisher | Overhead Games |
| Steam App Id | 408930 |
9. March of War
Lead your forces onto the battlefield in this competitive turn-based strategy game. Choose one of six unique factions, build your army from a diverse range of weaponry, and rise through the ranks as you fight for world domination. Join the online war!
March of War has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,118 positive reviews and 618 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
10. Pew Dew Redemption
Dive into the role of Pew and fulfill your destiny as the last independent content creator. Face and Destroy the company and all of its subjects to bring peace and freedom back to the internet.
Pew Dew Redemption has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,356 positive reviews and 264 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 6,498 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 354 | 11/17/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/16/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 2/26/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/18/2014 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/16/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/5/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/10/2014 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/17/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/25/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Blue Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Animaze by FaceRig on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Just Cause 2: Multiplayer Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). The Local on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Thinking with Time Machine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). TCM RACING 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Free to Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). ePic Character Generator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 4). March of War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). Pew Dew Redemption on Steam. Steam Store.