Free Nonlinear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,186 Nonlinear 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 Nonlinear game rankings were last updated on 5/29/2025.
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1. Idle Slayer
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music.
Idle Slayer holds the #1 spot for "best free Nonlinear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,456 positive reviews and 1,274 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 | 12/22/2020 |
| Developer | Pablo Leban |
| Publisher | Pablo Leban |
| Steam App Id | 1353300 |
2. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.
Coloring Pixels has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,614 positive reviews and 292 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 Coloring Pixels on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2018 |
| Franchise | ToastieLabs |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 897330 |
3. Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters
A social multiplayer incremental idle rpg with clans, PvP arenas, a wonderful 3d fantasy world with a story/missions and much more.
Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 178 positive reviews and 74 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 10/30/2024 |
| Developer | Towards Mars Limited |
| Publisher | Towards Mars Limited |
| Steam App Id | 842980 |
4. Idle Skilling
Idle Skilling is the ultimate Idle Game with years of content! Meant to be played for 5-10 minutes a day, you gradually unlock new skills like mining, fishing, pet breeding, crusading, potion-making, lab-research, construction, and more! With new updates coming, you'll never run out of stuff to do!
Idle Skilling has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,566 positive reviews and 635 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Idle Skilling on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/15/2022 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1048370 |
5. DPS IDLE 2
The long awaited sequel to DPS Idle. Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and recruit heroes. DPS IDLE 2!
DPS IDLE 2 has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192 positive reviews and 202 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.
6. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.
Poco has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 706 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" 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 | 5/20/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Micah Boursier |
| Steam App Id | 3454610 |
7. hexceed
A relaxing, hexagon based, puzzle game. An exciting new twist on a classic game without the element of guesswork! Use your critical thinking and our stimulating game mechanics to progress through hundreds of levels!
hexceed has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,304 positive reviews and 255 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 hexceed on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/15/2021 |
| Franchise | ToastieLabs |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 1463920 |
8. Rally Mechanic Simulator: Light Edition
Step into the world of rally car mechanics with Rally Mechanic Simulator: Prologue, a free introduction to the full game. Take your first steps as a rally mechanic, facing the challenges of fixing and tuning a rally car.
Rally Mechanic Simulator: Light Edition has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 338 positive reviews and 86 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 | 7/12/2024 |
| Franchise | Play2Chill S.A. |
| Developer | Play2Chill S.A. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3002090 |
9. College Bound - Episode 1
After two years of working your butt off in college, you and your girlfriend Summer finally managed to qualify for an international student exchange program in sweet, sweet Paris. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Well, maybe if the principal didn’t suddenly exclude you from the program completely. Bitch.
College Bound - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,340 positive reviews and 649 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 College Bound - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. The Panic Room. House of secrets
The Panic Room offers an exciting hidden object experience and mystery detective story.
The Panic Room. House of secrets has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314 positive reviews and 231 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 | 4/27/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 436160 |
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| 1,342 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 541 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 260 | 10/30/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 200 | 9/15/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 191 | 9/23/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 5/20/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 7/12/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 6/3/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 4/27/2016 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/1/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 6/3/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/15/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 2/2/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/11/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/4/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 11/27/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/14/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Coloring Pixels on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Idle Skilling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). DPS IDLE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Rally Mechanic Simulator: Light Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). College Bound - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.