Free Hardware Games on Steam
Steam currently has 46 Hardware 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 Hardware game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2024.
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1. Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition
Start in your bedroom in year 2010. Build rigs to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto coins. Trade on the market to grow wealth. Expand your business into new offices. Hire skilled employees and assign tasks. Use cash from your mega farms to research new technologies.
Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition holds the #1 spot for "best free Hardware game on Steam" with a Player Score of 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,001 positive reviews and 126 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 Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/24/2023 |
| Franchise | CreativeForge Games |
| Developer | Bigosaur |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2304990 |
2. Ultraleap Gemini
Ultraleap's fifth generation hand tracking software for the Leap Motion Controller
Ultraleap Gemini has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "4 user reviews" 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.
3. PC Virtual LAB
PC Virtual Lab is a video game to improve learning in basic computer concepts.
PC Virtual LAB has achieved a Player Score of 42, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40 positive reviews and 61 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 PC Virtual LAB on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/18/2022 |
| Developer | 3DUBU |
| Publisher | Universidad de Burgos |
| Steam App Id | 1825460 |
4. Make Me LAG
Make Me LAG is the first game that features a revolutionary new control scheme: your character actions are determined by the game frame count! Use external softwares and other tricks to lower the FPS count and control your character to defeat evil monsters and save the world!
Make Me LAG has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 225 positive reviews and 17 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 | 3/14/2020 |
| Developer | 4H StudioLab |
| Publisher | 4H StudioLab |
| Steam App Id | 1215430 |
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 | 7 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/18/2022 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/14/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Ultraleap Gemini on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). PC Virtual LAB on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Make Me LAG on Steam. Steam Store.