Free Moddable Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,215 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 5/9/2024.
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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 8,053,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,023,363 positive reviews and 1,029,695 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).
| Release Date | 8/21/2012 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 730 |
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 248,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241,279 positive reviews and 7,325 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 57,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,581 positive reviews and 1,921 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,528 positive reviews and 6,657 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,413 positive reviews and 644 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,504 positive reviews and 6,702 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 | Paradox Development Studio |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 203770 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,832 positive reviews and 2,571 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.
8. 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 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,163 positive reviews and 1,087 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,520 positive reviews and 463 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).
10. Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op is a co-operative game originally based around Valve Software's Half-Life. In this game players must work together against computer controlled enemies and solve puzzles as a team.
Sven Co-op has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,935 positive reviews and 1,872 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 Sven Co-op on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Sven Co-op team |
| Publisher | Sven Co-op team |
| Steam App Id | 225840 |
More Free Moddable Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Moddable games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 769,279 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26,796 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,521 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,483 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,878 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,254 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,335 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 920 | 8/17/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 576 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 407 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 402 | 2/15/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 356 | 11/17/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 330 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 322 | 4/14/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 312 | 7/1/2014 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 260 | 4/1/2019 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 4/30/2015 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 185 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 6/25/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Counter-Strike 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 7). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Source Filmmaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.