Free Nonlinear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,941 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 1/11/2025.
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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,288 positive reviews and 1,441 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. 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 50, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147 positive reviews and 148 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.
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 73, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 149 positive reviews and 40 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 2,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,511 positive reviews and 603 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. Rally Mechanic Simulator: Prologue
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: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 280 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
| Developer | Play2Chill S.A. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3002090 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,270 positive reviews and 249 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 |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 1463920 |
7. 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 57, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 303 positive reviews and 221 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 |
8. StrangerZ
StrangerZ is a Free to Play Multiplayer Survival Horror game. Play as or survive against the "Stranger" with your teammates until dawn. Level up, play competitively and rank up by either surviving or killing all the players.
StrangerZ has achieved a Player Score of 40, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,799 positive reviews and 2,813 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play StrangerZ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Lost Frame Development |
| Developer | Lost Frame Development |
| Publisher | Lost Frame Development |
| Steam App Id | 2293600 |
9. AOD: Art Of Defense
AOD is a new gameplay in the traditional tower defence genre. You must protect your base from waves of approaching enemies. Build and improve your towers and units and destroy your enemies in any way you can. Don't be weak, destroy them all, show who's in charge!
AOD: Art Of Defense has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 272 positive reviews and 74 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,328 positive reviews and 643 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).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,369 | 12/22/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 414 | 9/23/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 279 | 10/30/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 212 | 9/15/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 7/12/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 4/27/2016 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 11/3/2023 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 12/1/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 6/3/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 6/3/2016 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 2/2/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/15/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 1/10/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 11/27/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 8/1/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 11/9/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/11/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 10/30/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). DPS IDLE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Idle Skilling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Rally Mechanic Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). StrangerZ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). AOD: Art Of Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). College Bound - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.