Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 86,905 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 5/15/2025.
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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 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,471 positive reviews and 397 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 |
| Developer | Marcel Zurawka |
| 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 311,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 302,228 positive reviews and 9,000 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 4,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,623 positive reviews and 651 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.
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 554,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,045 positive reviews and 48,732 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. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,132 positive reviews and 4,308 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 |
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 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 385,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314,176 positive reviews and 71,220 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,321 positive reviews and 782 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.
8. 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 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,493 positive reviews and 13,252 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 |
9. Aimlabs
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 40 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!
Aimlabs has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,490 positive reviews and 9,596 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 Aimlabs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/17/2023 |
| Developer | State Space Labs, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 714010 |
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 12,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,513 positive reviews and 502 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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| 149,525 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,814 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,287 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,640 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,733 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,397 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,840 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,238 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,948 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,001 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,769 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,618 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,614 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,598 | 3/6/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,469 | 11/5/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,274 | 4/10/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,262 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,258 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,117 | 11/15/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,958 | 2/14/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.