Free Kickstarter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 223 Kickstarter 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 Kickstarter game rankings were last updated on 4/16/2024.
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1. CasinoRPG
Play the tables or own the strip in this Vegas-themed MMORPG that merges role-playing, tycoon, city-building and casino games. Use your winnings in multiplayer casino games like slots, poker, blackjack and roulette as you rise from janitor to casino mogul.
CasinoRPG holds the #1 spot for "best free Kickstarter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 61. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171 positive reviews and 99 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/16/2018 |
| Developer | GoldFire Studios |
| Publisher | GoldFire Studios |
| Steam App Id | 658970 |
2. ePic Character Generator
Create realistic or hand-drawn character images you can use as assets for your games, illustrations for your stories, or avatars for your role-playing sessions. Export your images as PNG files with or without a background, or as a layered PSD image for further customization.
ePic Character Generator has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Kickstarter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 841 positive reviews and 173 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 not possible to play or run ePic Character Generator on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/5/2015 |
| Developer | Overhead Games |
| Publisher | Overhead Games |
| Steam App Id | 408930 |
3. On The Brink
Use Capri's gravity manipulation to slingshot across the universe as she embarks on a mission to liberate a forgotten dimension from the clutches of an all-powerful being. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and shatter space-time itself in this snappy sci-fi action platformer.
On The Brink has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Kickstarter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play On The Brink on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/29/2023 |
| Developer | Time and Trace Studios |
| Publisher | Time and Trace Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2347350 |
4. Whateverland: Prologue
A Prologue to Whateverland, an upcoming point-n-click adventure set in a bizarrely beautiful hand-drawn world, where everyone gets what they truly deserve. Experience the beginning of the journey of Vincent, an unfortunate thief, who can either find a way out or stay trapped there forever.
Whateverland: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Kickstarter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 153 positive reviews and 24 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 Whateverland: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/10/2020 |
| Developer | Caligari Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1299990 |
5. WARMACHINE: Tactics
Turn-based tactical combat set in the award-winning world of the Iron Kingdoms. Command your custom squad of steam-powered robots and elite warriors in raging battles dominated by magic and mechanika. Battle in online multiplayer and play the epic 21-mission single player campaign!
WARMACHINE: Tactics has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Kickstarter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 500 positive reviews and 634 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 11/20/2014 |
| Developer | WhiteMoon Dreams |
| Publisher | Privateer Press Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 253510 |
6. Eternal Hour: Golden Hour
Play through a timeless adventure as Yasu or Rin Fujimoto and discover the origins of Eternal Hour! Eternal Hour: Golden Hour is a fun, emotional, and story-driven Visual Novel that takes place before the events of Eternal Hour.
Eternal Hour: Golden Hour has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Kickstarter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 758 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/27/2017 |
| Developer | Seventh Heart Studios |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 734910 |
7. Blade Symphony
Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up.
Blade Symphony has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Kickstarter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,092 positive reviews and 1,611 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Blade Symphony on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/7/2014 |
| Developer | Puny Human |
| Publisher | Puny Human |
| Steam App Id | 225600 |
8. Fabular: Prologue
Cross blades with space knights in an epic roguelike where the futuristic and the medieval collide! Battle, loot and upgrade your way across the galaxy, defeating rival ships in gripping melee combat on a quest to save your kingdom from destruction.
Fabular: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Kickstarter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66 positive reviews and 4 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 | 7/8/2022 |
| Franchise | Prismatika |
| Developer | Spiritus Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2060550 |
9. LastRo
LastRo is a top-down shooter roguelike where you play robot, which mission is to clear up a lot of floors against different enemies. Your enemies are "evolving", which means they become stronger with each floor and difficulty you beat. Try out different weapons, abilities and upgrades to beat them.
LastRo has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Kickstarter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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.
10. Legend of the 9 Swords: Side Story
Legend of the 9 Swords: Side Story is a 2-Dimensional illustrated narrative role-playing game that is hand animated to give every hero and enemy there own style and feel.
Legend of the 9 Swords: Side Story has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Kickstarter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 11/28/2019 |
| Developer | Christopher Rodrigues |
| Publisher | Sunstar Gaming Productions |
| Steam App Id | 1190900 |
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 | 17 | 1/16/2018 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/5/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/29/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/10/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/20/2014 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/27/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/7/2014 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/8/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/28/2019 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). CasinoRPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). ePic Character Generator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). On The Brink on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Whateverland: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). WARMACHINE: Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 19). Eternal Hour: Golden Hour on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Blade Symphony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Fabular: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). LastRo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 8). Legend of the 9 Swords: Side Story on Steam. Steam Store.