Free Nonlinear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,108 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 4/8/2025.
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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 8,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,255 positive reviews and 1,232 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 170 positive reviews and 68 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 |
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 2,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,555 positive reviews and 620 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 48, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182 positive reviews and 199 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. Lunacid - Tears of the Moon
Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is a First Person Dungeon Crawler made with the Sword of Moonlight - King’s Field making tool from 2000. Explore various dungeons for powerful weapons and spells to forestall the previsioned end of the world.
Lunacid - Tears of the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86 positive reviews and 22 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,341 positive reviews and 645 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).
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 2,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,273 positive reviews and 253 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 |
8. 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 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 288 positive reviews and 81 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.
9. 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 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 323 positive reviews and 77 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 |
| Franchise | Play2Chill S.A. |
| Developer | Play2Chill S.A. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3002090 |
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 57, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 312 positive reviews and 227 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 |
More Free Nonlinear Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Nonlinear games available on Steam.
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| 1,013 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 10/30/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 226 | 9/15/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 200 | 9/23/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 4/12/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 6/3/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 12/1/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 7/12/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 4/27/2016 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 6/3/2016 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 10/11/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/2/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/10/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 8/18/2022 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/27/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/23/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/15/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/21/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Idle Skilling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). DPS IDLE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Lunacid - Tears of the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). College Bound - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). AOD: Art Of Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Rally Mechanic Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.