Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 87,702 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 6/5/2025.
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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 22,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,713 positive reviews and 492 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 314,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 304,925 positive reviews and 9,075 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 386,375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314,746 positive reviews and 71,629 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?
Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,998 positive reviews and 718 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. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep fighting wherever you leave them! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — but don't expect an ending, as defeating each World Boss unlocks MORE content!
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 21,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,309 positive reviews and 4,408 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. 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 555,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,438 positive reviews and 48,840 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,048 positive reviews and 3,442 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,500 positive reviews and 838 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,560 positive reviews and 505 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,920 positive reviews and 9,687 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 |
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| 137,563 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,463 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,112 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,756 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,655 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,371 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,722 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,506 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,505 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,271 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,160 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,142 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,967 | 4/10/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,951 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,803 | 9/11/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,675 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,662 | 11/15/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,634 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,577 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,464 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store.