Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 95,371 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 12/1/2025.
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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 75,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,126 positive reviews and 1,801 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. 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!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 878 positive reviews and 466 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 342,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 332,367 positive reviews and 9,807 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,412 positive reviews and 4,969 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 |
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 8,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,564 positive reviews and 1,230 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 396,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 320,962 positive reviews and 75,323 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 559,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509,732 positive reviews and 49,824 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 |
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 80,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,594 positive reviews and 4,298 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. 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 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,682 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,712 positive reviews and 970 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 |
10. 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 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,018 positive reviews and 16,850 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 | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
More Free Indie Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Indie games available on Steam.
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| 90,930 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,414 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,409 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,448 | 11/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,137 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,875 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,939 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,384 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,883 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,616 | 7/20/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,325 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,728 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,668 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,648 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,502 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,317 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,089 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,076 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,672 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,645 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.