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?

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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 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
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 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).

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

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?

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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
Developers
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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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!

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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!

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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.

Release Date 8/13/2023
Developer LB Game
Publisher LB Game
Steam App Id 1920960

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.

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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.

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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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Bongo Cat steam charts
63,636
3/5/2025
96
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tModLoader steam charts
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5/16/2020
96
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Revolution Idle steam charts
10,615
5/1/2025
82
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Unturned steam charts
10,065
7/7/2017
90
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GUNTOUCHABLES steam charts
9,822
8/7/2025
82
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Eternal Return steam charts
8,773
7/19/2023
76
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
8,428
4/2/2021
78
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
8,209
8/13/2023
96
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Brawlhalla steam charts
6,421
10/17/2017
81
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
6,299
12/29/2017
90
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Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery steam charts
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11/15/2024
65
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4,589
6/17/2023
91
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4,052
8/9/2024
93
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2,887
3/17/2022
83
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NGU IDLE steam charts
2,858
10/1/2019
93
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Crosshair V2 steam charts
2,734
1/27/2023
87
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Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms steam charts
2,523
3/25/2020
76
Free
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SAO Utils 2: Progressive steam charts
2,511
11/5/2022
89
Free
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Goose Goose Duck steam charts
2,295
10/3/2021
85
Free
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
2,131
4/10/2024
85
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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.

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