Free Modern Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,008 Modern 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 Modern game rankings were last updated on 12/4/2024.

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1. War Thunder

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

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War Thunder holds the #1 spot for "best free Modern game on Steam" with a Player Score of 73. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 569,793 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 417,337 positive reviews and 152,456 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 8/15/2013
Franchise Gaijin Network Ltd
Developer Gaijin Entertainment
Publishers
Steam App Id 236390

2. 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?

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Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,053 positive reviews and 196 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 10/11/2024
Developers
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 2763740

3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,933 positive reviews and 1,279 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

4. Combat Master: Season 2

Join fast-paced action-packed combat. Play Combat Master -- AAA experience on any hardware. Best-in-class multiplayer gunfight. Next-level extreme performance. Lightning-speed loading time and a whole lot more.

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Combat Master: Season 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,767 positive reviews and 4,619 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 4/21/2023
Developer Alfa Bravo Inc
Publisher Alfa Bravo Inc
Steam App Id 2281730

5. Asphalt Legends Unite

Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars!

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Asphalt Legends Unite has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,202 positive reviews and 2,129 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 8/2/2022
Franchise Gameloft
Developer Gameloft
Publisher Gameloft
Steam App Id 1815780

6. Riichi City

Riichi City is a competitive urban-style Anime mahjong game, featuring beginner-friendly mahjong tutorials, Ranked Matches and tournaments crowded with masters! Spice up the experience with our ACG characters voiced by famous CVs, and attractive items and decorations! Set off for Riichi City now!

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Riichi City has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,539 positive reviews and 1,363 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 Riichi City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/8/2022
Developer Formirai Co., Ltd.
Publisher Formirai Co., Ltd.
Steam App Id 1954420

7. Reverse: 1999

Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.

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Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,093 positive reviews and 64 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 Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 10/9/2024
Developer BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED
Publisher BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED
Steam App Id 3092660

8. CounterSide

Everything has another side Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide" A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure We invite you to a journey to save the Reality.

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CounterSide has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,622 positive reviews and 885 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 CounterSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/1/2022
Developer Studiobside Co.,Ltd
Publisher Studiobside Co.,Ltd
Steam App Id 1976440

9. Tank Force: Online Shooter Game

Tank Force - the coolest free online tank shooter! This is a new word in online tank battles, which combines the best qualities of a tank simulator and thrilling arcade battles.

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Tank Force: Online Shooter Game has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,737 positive reviews and 873 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 10/23/2017
Developer XDEVS LTD
Publisher XDEVS LTD
Steam App Id 604500

10. Global City

Become the mayor and build the city of your dreams! In this game, anything is possible. Whatever you can imagine in a city-building and development simulator, you can do. Start from the very beginning and unlock new possibilities for developing your city in Global City!

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Global City has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 768 positive reviews and 315 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 11/30/2021
Franchise MY.GAMES
Developer Red Brix Wall
Publishers
Steam App Id 1731270

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Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). BLEACH Brave Souls on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Combat Master: Season 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Asphalt Legends Unite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Riichi City on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Tank Force: Online Shooter Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Global City on Steam. Steam Store.

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