Free Moddable Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,395 Moddable 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 Moddable game rankings were last updated on 11/22/2024.
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Moddable game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,402,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,304,655 positive reviews and 1,097,841 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 Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 271,028 positive reviews and 8,197 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. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,456 positive reviews and 2,283 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
4. DDNet
Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!
DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,627 positive reviews and 2,619 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 DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2020 |
| Developer | DDNet Team |
| Publisher | DDNet Team |
| Steam App Id | 412220 |
5. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,336 positive reviews and 6,841 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 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
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| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 933110 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,352 positive reviews and 729 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.
7. Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Crusader Kings II has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,292 positive reviews and 6,785 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 Crusader Kings II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/14/2012 |
| Franchise | Crusader Kings Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 203770 |
8. Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.
Source Filmmaker has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,404 positive reviews and 2,750 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 Source Filmmaker on the Steam Deck.
9. Synergy
Synergy enables you to play through the Half-Life 2 series and many other singleplayer Source Mods cooperatively with friends.
Synergy has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,196 positive reviews and 1,042 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 | 10/3/2008 |
| Developer | Synergy Team |
| Steam App Id | 17520 |
10. OpenTTD
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,611 positive reviews and 511 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 OpenTTD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Moddable games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 994,034 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,591 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,661 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,933 | 8/17/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,568 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,541 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,242 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,448 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,426 | 10/3/2008 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 821 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 635 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 604 | 7/1/2014 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 490 | 2/15/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 484 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 475 | 6/25/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 444 | 11/17/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 436 | 4/1/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 311 | 4/14/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 310 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 255 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Counter-Strike 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Source Filmmaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Synergy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.