Free Gaming Games on Steam
Steam currently has 174 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 2/11/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Gaming game on Steam" with a Player Score of 68. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,540 positive reviews and 4,800 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 436150 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,970 positive reviews and 9,324 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 |
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 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,049 positive reviews and 229 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 3,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,666 positive reviews and 1,241 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 52, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 18 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 237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 213 positive reviews and 24 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. Underlight
Be a part of a vast Underlight City of dreamers. Real people, just like you, creating real characters. There are no pre determined paths for you to follow and no specified end game. You are in control of how your character interacts with the other characters creating true conflict and resolution. It's your dream to make.
Underlight has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70 positive reviews and 42 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 | 12/14/2018 |
| Developer | KoiWare, LLC |
| Publisher | KoiWare, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 980730 |
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 179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 142 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. 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 48, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 16 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 |
10. Aspiring Light
The world is a messed up place. But it's all a blip on the radar to Aiden, who's got his own problems to worry about. Things like, what the answer to that last math problem was. Trying to keep his friendships afloat before it's too late. And just wondering what the future has in hold for him...
Aspiring Light has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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.
| Release Date | 8/6/2021 |
| Developer | DeveloperJy |
| Publisher | DeveloperJy |
| Steam App Id | 1248390 |
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| 9,451 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,954 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 401 | 7/24/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 6/1/2015 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 7/4/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/27/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/14/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/27/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/9/2022 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/6/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/1/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/31/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/9/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/24/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). Mahjong Soul on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). The Four Kings Casino and Slots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). MacroWin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). None Shall Intrude: Descent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Underlight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 13). Malzbie's Pinball Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). ALEON's Nightmare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). Aspiring Light on Steam. Steam Store.