Free Outbreak Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 255 Outbreak Sim 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 Outbreak Sim game rankings were last updated on 7/6/2025.
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1. State of Survival
Survive the Zombies War in this RPG game of Apocalypse and Survival
State of Survival holds the #1 spot for "best free Outbreak Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 56. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run State of Survival on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/2/2023 |
| Developer | FunPlus International AG |
| Publisher | FunPlus International AG |
| Steam App Id | 2485460 |
2. Collapsed
Challenge your mind with a 3D physics-based puzzle game. Take control of a cannon and use your limited supply of cannonballs to bring each level crashing to the ground. Using gravity, momentum, and logic, plan how to knock down each structure and leave nothing standing after the collapse!
Collapsed has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 6 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.
3. 防疫英雄
这是一款休闲益智类游戏。根据经典的PVZ类游戏的核心玩法的基础上，创新题材，创新无尽模式。
防疫英雄 has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 32 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.
4. CATpillAr
“CATpillAr” is a horror-themed VR mini-game that requires you to collect big, juicy, hairy, creepy caterpillars crawling around an empty hospital. In VR, you can grab harmless giant caterpillars by the neck and throw them inside the bucket. Replay and see how many you can collect!
CATpillAr has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "3 user reviews" 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. 丧尸世界-经典策略卡牌养成
Zombie World is a free placement strategy game. You will lead your hero team to search for materials, explore secret places, fight against foreign enemies and build your own hero base in the dangerous end times.
丧尸世界-经典策略卡牌养成 has achieved a Player Score of 37, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run 丧尸世界-经典策略卡牌养成 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/10/2023 |
| Developer | 团队集结，决战末日巅峰 |
| Publisher | 官方QQ群：873997466 |
| Steam App Id | 2264970 |
6. Plane Accident: Prologue
Dive into the heart of aviation mysteries in "Plane Accident: Prologue." Explore realistic crash sites, analyze evidence, and solve puzzles. Unveil the truth in this thrilling prelude to the full "Plane Accident" experience.
Plane Accident: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Plane Accident: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/18/2024 |
| Franchise | Duality Games |
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| Steam App Id | 2104670 |
7. Final Redoubt: Zombie Apocalypse
Survive the onslaught, manage your ammo, and endure in Final Redoubt, a relentless survival shooter where every bullet, every swing, and every decision counts!
Final Redoubt: Zombie Apocalypse has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" 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 | 1/28/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Jonathan T Freeman |
| Steam App Id | 3443680 |
8. Life on the Edge
Life on the Edge is an educational tower defense game. You play as a cell struggling to survive waves of bacteria and the COVID-19 virus. Protect your cell and build an understanding of cell biology at the same time!
Life on the Edge has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
9. Doomsday Dispute
Doomsday Dispute introduces a post-apocalypse world where you need to survive and find other survivors to start a new civilization.
Doomsday Dispute has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86 positive reviews and 33 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 Doomsday Dispute on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/17/2021 |
| Developer | Doomsday Dispute |
| Publisher | Doomsday Dispute |
| Steam App Id | 1792710 |
10. Desperate ESCAPE
Ted Williams, who has been sheltering in a school bunker for three years after a rocket attack, now has to escape due to a lack of food supplies. To do this, he has to solve his self-constructed puzzles and obstacles that were supposed to prevent him from escaping the bunker.
Desperate ESCAPE has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "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 | 1/8/2024 |
| Developer | CN Entertainment Germany |
| Publisher | CN Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2731650 |
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| 110 | 8/2/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/9/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/23/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/10/2023 | 37 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/18/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/28/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/17/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/17/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/8/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/10/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/2/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/7/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/19/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/6/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/8/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/27/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/2/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/31/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/17/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). State of Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Collapsed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). 防疫英雄 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). CATpillAr on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 21). 丧尸世界-经典策略卡牌养成 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Plane Accident: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Final Redoubt: Zombie Apocalypse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Life on the Edge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 20). Doomsday Dispute on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 8). Desperate ESCAPE on Steam. Steam Store.