Free Indie Games on Steam

Steam currently has 90,993 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 8/28/2025.

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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?

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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 36,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,270 positive reviews and 895 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
Developers
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!

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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 326,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,865 positive reviews and 9,475 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).

Release Date 5/16/2020
Developer TML Team
Publishers
Steam App Id 1281930

3. 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.

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Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 390,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317,168 positive reviews and 73,524 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

4. 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?

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Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,373 positive reviews and 1,032 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
Developers
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 2763740

5. 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.

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Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 556,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,609 positive reviews and 49,262 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

6. 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!

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IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,370 positive reviews and 4,675 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

7. 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!

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Supermarket Together has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,254 positive reviews and 3,905 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

8. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery

Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!

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Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 807 positive reviews and 410 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/15/2024
Developer Multicast
Publisher MulticastGames
Steam App Id 3037410

9. 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.

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SCP: Secret Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,045 positive reviews and 19,004 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

10. 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!

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Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,491 positive reviews and 9,945 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

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3/5/2025
96
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tModLoader steam charts
23,399
5/16/2020
96
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Brawlhalla steam charts
13,033
10/17/2017
81
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5/1/2025
81
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11,068
7/7/2017
90
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
9,463
4/2/2021
78
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Supermarket Together steam charts
8,107
8/9/2024
93
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Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery steam charts
6,000
11/15/2024
64
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
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12/29/2017
90
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4,986
10/3/2021
85
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1/26/2023
87
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6/17/2023
91
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3/17/2022
83
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10/1/2019
93
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3,787
7/20/2023
75
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
3,392
4/10/2024
85
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
3,268
8/13/2023
96
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Stumble Guys steam charts
3,139
10/7/2021
84
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Crush Crush steam charts
3,068
10/19/2016
87
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Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms steam charts
2,959
3/25/2020
76
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.

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