Free Gaming Games on Steam
Steam currently has 172 Gaming 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 Gaming game rankings were last updated on 1/15/2025.
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1. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win!
Goose Goose Duck holds the #1 spot for "best free Gaming game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,548 positive reviews and 9,117 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 possible to play Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
2. Governor of Poker 3
Governor of Poker 3 is the best multiplayer poker game with a great design. In this multi-player version of Governor of Poker you compete live with thousands of real poker players to prove you are the number 1 Texas Hold ’em poker star!
Governor of Poker 3 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,630 positive reviews and 4,754 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Governor of Poker 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 436150 |
3. Mahjong Soul
Mahjong Soul is an online game that adopted the classic Japanese Mahjong gameplay. Here, you can hone your mahjong skills with players from worldwide or spend leisure time with friends, bond with various charismatic characters, and experience an abundance of unique stories.
Mahjong Soul has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,917 positive reviews and 200 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 Mahjong Soul on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/24/2024 |
| Developer | Catfood Studio |
| Publisher | YOSTAR HONG KONG LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 2739990 |
4. The Four Kings Casino and Slots
The Four Kings Casino & Slots is a rich social online multiplayer casino gaming experience. Play all of your favorite casino games like Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat, Slots and more! Meet friends, climb the leaderboards and win rewards to customize your avatar.
The Four Kings Casino and Slots has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,652 positive reviews and 1,239 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Four Kings Casino and Slots on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/1/2015 |
| Developer | Digital Leisure Inc. |
| Publisher | Digital Leisure Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 260430 |
5. MacroWin
Elevate your gaming experience with MacroWin, the ultimate macro application for Windows. Say goodbye to tedious and repetitive tasks as MacroWin empowers you to automate with ease.
MacroWin has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
6. None Shall Intrude: Descent
None Shall Intrude: Descent is a free Prologue version of None Shall Intrude. A roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign.
None Shall Intrude: Descent has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201 positive reviews and 22 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 | 9/27/2024 |
| Franchise | GrabTheGames Publishing |
| Developer | Aeterna Ludi |
| Publisher | GrabTheGames |
| Steam App Id | 3024640 |
7. Unreal Physics
Unreal Physics is a exploration of in-game physics like never before, this dynamic 3D sandbox features a mesmerizing collection of demos, showcasing stunning visuals and realistic simulations. It's a playground of endless possibilities where creativity meets the cutting edge of physics technology
Unreal Physics has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146 positive reviews and 49 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 | 3/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Jilted Generation Productions |
| Developer | Jilted Generation Productions |
| Publisher | Jilted Generation Productions |
| Steam App Id | 2837320 |
8. Malzbie's Pinball Collection
Malzbie’s Pinball Collection presents pinball tables in the style of the 1990s. Completely physically calculated gaming features, realistic graphics, stunning sounds and the animated dot matrix display give the feeling of the good old days back to you!
Malzbie's Pinball Collection has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Malzbie's Pinball Collection on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/27/2017 |
| Developer | Malzbie Games |
| Publisher | Malzbie Games |
| Steam App Id | 729580 |
9. Roll For Initiative
Roll for Initiative is a virtual translation of modern tabletop gaming, intended to be an introduction to the system for new players and a chance for experienced players to play tabletop games on their own.
Roll For Initiative has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 5 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.
10. ALEON's Nightmare
Aleon is a young girl who is looking for a job. One day she found a job but things didn’t go well as she wishes. You have to find out the odd things happening in the mysterious house and You need to survive in the middle of psychopath puppets. And remember... You are in the middle of nightmare.
ALEON's Nightmare has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 8/9/2022 |
| Developer | eniscoskun |
| Publisher | eniscoskun |
| Steam App Id | 1893420 |
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| 4,470 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,014 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 242 | 7/24/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 6/1/2015 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 7/4/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/27/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/24/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/27/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/13/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/9/2022 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/6/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/1/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/31/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2015 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/14/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). Mahjong Soul on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). The Four Kings Casino and Slots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). MacroWin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 21). None Shall Intrude: Descent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 26). Unreal Physics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 13). Malzbie's Pinball Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Roll For Initiative on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). ALEON's Nightmare on Steam. Steam Store.