Free Nonlinear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,276 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 8/2/2025.
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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 9,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,718 positive reviews and 1,312 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 |
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 8,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,702 positive reviews and 309 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,590 positive reviews and 643 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 212 positive reviews and 214 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.
5. 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 65, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 |
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 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,052 positive reviews and 18 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 2,575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,317 positive reviews and 258 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,353 positive reviews and 652 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).
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 382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300 positive reviews and 82 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. 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 554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319 positive reviews and 235 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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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Nonlinear games available on Steam.
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| 1,112 | 12/21/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 444 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 205 | 9/15/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 187 | 9/23/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 161 | 10/30/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 5/20/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 6/3/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 12/1/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 4/27/2016 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 7/12/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 6/3/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 6/30/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/27/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/15/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/18/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 2/12/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/31/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/12/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Coloring Pixels on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Idle Skilling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 16). DPS IDLE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). College Bound - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). AOD: Art Of Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.