Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 90,222 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 8/7/2025.
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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 31,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,030 positive reviews and 750 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 323,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314,121 positive reviews and 9,381 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. 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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,084 positive reviews and 957 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 556,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,319 positive reviews and 49,162 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 |
5. GUNTOUCHABLES
Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.
GUNTOUCHABLES has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 543 positive reviews and 77 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2025 |
| Franchise | Ghost Ship Games |
| Developer | Game Swing |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2543510 |
6. Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.
Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,914 positive reviews and 15,735 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 Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/19/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
7. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep playing after you close the game! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — each BOSS you defeat unlocks new content, so you won't reach endgame without a fight!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,229 positive reviews and 4,638 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 IdleOn - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2021 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,072 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,274 positive reviews and 798 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.
9. 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 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389,820 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,696 positive reviews and 73,124 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 |
10. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 217,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198,901 positive reviews and 18,774 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 SCP: Secret Laboratory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/29/2017 |
| Developer | Northwood Studios |
| Publisher | Northwood Studios |
| Steam App Id | 700330 |
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| 63,636 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,197 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,615 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,065 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,822 | 8/7/2025 | 82 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,773 | 7/19/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,428 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,209 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,421 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,299 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,719 | 11/15/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,589 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,052 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,887 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,858 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,734 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,523 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,511 | 11/5/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,295 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,131 | 4/10/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 8). GUNTOUCHABLES on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 8). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.