Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 98,836 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 2/24/2026.
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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 91,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,723 positive reviews and 2,633 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!
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 357,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 347,186 positive reviews and 10,255 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. 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 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,021 positive reviews and 5,548 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 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,127 positive reviews and 17,076 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,391 positive reviews and 850 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 560,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 510,772 positive reviews and 50,008 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 973 positive reviews and 511 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 |
8. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Poppy Playtime has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,436 positive reviews and 15,859 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 Poppy Playtime on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/12/2021 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1721470 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,646 positive reviews and 1,375 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 |
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 227,460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,468 positive reviews and 19,992 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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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Indie games available on Steam.
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| 130,517 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,336 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,151 | 11/6/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,240 | 7/19/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,168 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,000 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,969 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,374 | 10/12/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,339 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,091 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,452 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,177 | 6/17/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,902 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,899 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,756 | 2/29/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,175 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,106 | 4/10/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,091 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,438 | 11/5/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,034 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 19). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.