Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 90,993 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 8/28/2025.
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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 36,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,270 positive reviews and 895 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 326,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,865 positive reviews and 9,475 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 390,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317,168 positive reviews and 73,524 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 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,373 positive reviews and 1,032 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 556,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,609 positive reviews and 49,262 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 |
6. 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!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,370 positive reviews and 4,675 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 |
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 74,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,254 positive reviews and 3,905 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 807 positive reviews and 410 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,045 positive reviews and 19,004 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 |
10. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,491 positive reviews and 9,945 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
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| 92,839 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,399 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,033 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,807 | 5/1/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,068 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,463 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,107 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,000 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,424 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,986 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,398 | 1/26/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,199 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,972 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,810 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,787 | 7/20/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,392 | 4/10/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,268 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,139 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,068 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,959 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.