Free Nonlinear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,814 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 5/7/2026.
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1. The Red Pearls Of Borneo
A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline as a clairvoyant investigator in 1941 Borneo. Jump between time and locations to uncover motives and discover what truly happened in the Goodwill tobacco plantation that fateful night on the eve of the WW2 Japanese invasion.
The Red Pearls Of Borneo holds the #1 spot for "best free Nonlinear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,583 positive reviews and 21 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 | 3/27/2026 |
| Developer | Bushmonkey Games |
| Publisher | Bushmonkey Games |
| Steam App Id | 4488860 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,770 positive reviews and 1,536 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 | 12/21/2020 |
| Developer | Pablo Leban |
| Publisher | Pablo Leban |
| Steam App Id | 1353300 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,173 positive reviews and 331 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 |
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 68, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,654 positive reviews and 699 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 52, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 275 positive reviews and 251 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DPS IDLE 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Idle Guy: Life Simulator games
Life Business empire rich game. Boss millionaire idle games. Idle office tycoon
Idle Guy: Life Simulator games has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 305 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Guy: Life Simulator games on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/1/2025 |
| Developer | Heatherglade LTD |
| Publisher | Heatherglade Publishing KFT |
| Steam App Id | 3659020 |
7. Farm Manager
Create and manage your own farm. Strategize, expand, plant, grow and harvest the lands and breed prize-worthy animals in this immersive farm management game. Farm Manager is among the most realistic of the strategy genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.
Farm Manager has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69 positive reviews and 80 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Farm Manager on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2025 |
| Developer | Trophy Games |
| Publisher | Trophy Games |
| Steam App Id | 3759820 |
8. Chicken
Chicken is a clicker game, in which you click a Chicken! You click the Chicken to gain even more Chickens! Every 3 hour, random chicken drops. A community that's Chickens. All our Chickens are made with community effort and inspiration, come join the fun!
Chicken has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 7/29/2024 |
| Developer | Flavorless Art |
| Publisher | Flavorless Art |
| Steam App Id | 3099520 |
9. Zomcats Invasion
Zomcats Invasion is a coop online multiplayer game! Play with up to 10 friends and fight endless hordes of Zomcats! Choose between a variety of maps, difficulties and weapons. Unlock abilities and customize your cat to fit your style!
Zomcats Invasion has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "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 | 8/6/2024 |
| Franchise | Tinky's Games |
| Developer | Tinky |
| Publisher | Tinky |
| Steam App Id | 2699240 |
10. 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 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,998 positive reviews and 46 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Nonlinear games available on Steam.
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| 959 | 3/27/2026 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 876 | 12/21/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 360 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 9/15/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 3/12/2026 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 7/1/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 11/3/2025 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 7/29/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 8/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 6/3/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 4/27/2016 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 6/3/2016 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 2/2/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/7/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 8/15/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/11/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 7/12/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). The Red Pearls Of Borneo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Coloring Pixels on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Idle Skilling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). DPS IDLE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 6). Idle Guy: Life Simulator games on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 6). Farm Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). Chicken on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Zomcats Invasion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.