Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 96,357 Indie 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 Indie game rankings were last updated on 12/19/2025.
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1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat holds the #1 spot for "best free Indie game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,925 positive reviews and 1,896 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/5/2025 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
2. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 344,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 334,810 positive reviews and 9,891 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 tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,707 positive reviews and 5,080 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 IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
4. Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 397,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321,618 positive reviews and 75,686 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/17/2017 |
| Developer | Blue Mammoth Games |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 291550 |
5. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,793 positive reviews and 1,273 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 Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/1/2025 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
6. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 559,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509,937 positive reviews and 49,855 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 Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/7/2017 |
| Developer | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Publisher | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Steam App Id | 304930 |
7. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game.
Crosshair V2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,859 positive reviews and 982 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 | 1/27/2023 |
| Developer | CenterPoint Gaming |
| Publisher | CenterPoint Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2250040 |
8. Supermarket Together
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!
Supermarket Together has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,747 positive reviews and 4,382 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 Supermarket Together on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/9/2024 |
| Developer | DeadDevsTellNoLies |
| Publisher | DeadDevsTellNoLies |
| Steam App Id | 2709570 |
9. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,747 positive reviews and 838 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 VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
10. NGU IDLE
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
NGU IDLE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,951 positive reviews and 535 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NGU IDLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 122,154 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,492 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,335 | 11/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,892 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,092 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,003 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,070 | 1/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,929 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,601 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,279 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,972 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,525 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,519 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,437 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,431 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,361 | 7/20/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,326 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,202 | 2/19/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,659 | 11/30/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,655 | 5/13/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 22). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 22). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 20). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.