Free Mod Games on Steam

Steam currently has 225 Mod 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 Mod game rankings were last updated on 7/1/2025.

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1. 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!

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tModLoader holds the #1 spot for "best free Mod game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 312,459 positive reviews and 9,324 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).

Release Date 5/16/2020
Developer TML Team
Publishers
Steam App Id 1281930

2. BLEACH Brave Souls

The world of mega-hit manga and anime BLEACH comes to Steam in this exciting 3D action game! Build a team using your favorite characters from the BLEACH universe!

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BLEACH Brave Souls has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,676 positive reviews and 1,379 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run BLEACH Brave Souls on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/18/2020
Developer KLab Inc.
Publisher KLab Inc.
Steam App Id 1201240

3. No More Room in Hell

The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.

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No More Room in Hell has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,053 positive reviews and 7,529 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play No More Room in Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/31/2013
Developer No More Room in Hell Team
Publisher Lever Games
Steam App Id 224260

4. Cry of Fear

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

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Cry of Fear has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,422 positive reviews and 8,708 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Cry of Fear on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 4/25/2013
Developer Team Psykskallar
Publisher Team Psykskallar
Steam App Id 223710

5. The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos

The Kingdom of Myrtana is in a dramatic situation. After the major defeat of the royal fleet in the waters of the Eastern Archipelago, the once thriving city of Archolos stood on the brink of crisis. Meanwhile, a young foreigner goes to the island in search of a new, better life.

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The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,926 positive reviews and 250 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 The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/10/2021
Developer The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team
Publisher The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team
Steam App Id 1467450

6. Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion

A FREE complete expansion for Slay the Spire, made by the modding community. Features one brand new normal character, plus a new game mode with SEVEN fully complete new characters starring in a twisted campaign, and so much more.

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Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,909 positive reviews and 95 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/25/2022
Developer Table 9 Studio
Publisher Table 9 Studio
Steam App Id 1865780

7. Bloons TD Battles

Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 5, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses.

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Bloons TD Battles has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,445 positive reviews and 2,682 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 Bloons TD Battles on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/20/2016
Franchise Ninja Kiwi Games
Developer Ninja Kiwi
Publisher Ninja Kiwi
Steam App Id 444640

8. Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition)

Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) is a total conversion mod for Skyrim SE. It offers an immersive open world, new skill systems and gameplay with a dark, psychological storyline and believable characters. SE features a new rendering engine, improved lighting, performance and stability.

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Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,906 positive reviews and 582 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 Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/2/2021
Franchise SureAI
Developer SureAI
Publisher SureAI
Steam App Id 976620

9. Entropy : Zero 2

Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.

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Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,638 positive reviews and 487 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/20/2022
Developer Breadmen
Publisher Breadman
Steam App Id 1583720

10. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine

Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.

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DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 779 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/14/2023
Developer The DFHack Team
Publisher The DFHack Team
Steam App Id 2346660

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). No More Room in Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). Cry of Fear on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Bloons TD Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.

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