Free Perma Death Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,256 Perma Death 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 Perma Death game rankings were last updated on 3/20/2025.
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1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio holds the #1 spot for "best free Perma Death game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,271 positive reviews and 1,601 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
2. Haven & Hearth
A free-to-play MMORPG with crafting, building, landscaping, foraging, hunting, fishing, a dash of poetry, and open PvP combat,
Haven & Hearth has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 571 positive reviews and 174 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.
3. Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 732 positive reviews and 467 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 | 4/28/2022 |
| Developer | ChillyRoom |
| Publisher | ChillyRoom |
| Steam App Id | 1761380 |
4. Tribal Wars
Compete in hardcore PvP strategy in persistent game worlds where real time resource and troop management in coordination with other players is required to expand your kingdom from one village to hundreds as you conquer the map in this winner takes all medieval contest.
Tribal Wars has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 523 positive reviews and 197 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. PUMPKIN PANIC
COME TO THIS COZY FARM! Plant crops, take care of the plants, go fishing, or whatever you prefer, but have a good time! But be carefull, they say that strange things are happening in the area...
PUMPKIN PANIC has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,273 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play PUMPKIN PANIC on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. StarBreak
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
StarBreak has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,001 positive reviews and 269 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.
| Release Date | 5/10/2016 |
| Developer | Crunchy Games |
| Publisher | Crunchy Games |
| Steam App Id | 420790 |
7. Xanadu Land
Xanadu land is a fast-paced massively multiplayer bullet hell game that brings you to the arcade gameplay. In the nonstop BOSS battle, your death is just the beginning，accumulate experience, acquire equipment, and fight side by side with other players to knockdown all the BOSSes!
Xanadu Land has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 970 positive reviews and 106 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 | 1/18/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2258890 |
8. Dodgy Deliveries
Co-op "Horror" game about running a delivery service with your friends! B̵̨̦͓͖̹̪̥̮͛̀̏̈́̐̔̉Ę̴̤̦̤͓̰̤́͗̚ ̵̨̺͓̱̞͔͉͙̀̂͂͋͠͠Ç̸̫͈̋͋͆̋̾̑̕͜Ä̴̛̟͑͛͋͂̌̕͜͝R̵̛͎̮̜̒̽̈́͂̓̒͘Ę̸͉̙̎̀͐͆Ḟ̶̼͖̭͇̗U̸̡̫͇̤̭̪̦̣̔Ḷ̶̛͖̙͗̋̈̇̕ ̷̡̢͕̦̜͚̌̎̃̔Ā̷̧͇͎̳͔̩̜̤̗͊̋Ţ̸̭̩͚̮͖͇̹̬̾ ̷͍̞̰͈̻̣͚̂̾ͅN̵̛̤͒̏̒͝Ḯ̵̡̘͇̖̏͘Ģ̸̛͙̥̞̽̀͒͜H̶̲̜̺̐̄͋͊̍̈́͘͜T̴̯̲̳̪͚̜̼̈͠
Dodgy Deliveries has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 564 positive reviews and 122 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 | 1/31/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2231300 |
9. Darza's Dominion
The Dominion takes no prisoners! Fight for your survival in the unforgiving terrains that surround you, strengthen your hero through slaying dangerous creatures, gather a group of allies and bring the battle to Darza in this fast-paced roguelike cooperative bullet-hell MMO!
Darza's Dominion has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 795 positive reviews and 401 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 | 4/21/2022 |
| Developer | Ripple Studio |
| Publisher | Ripple Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1895130 |
10. Village Heroes
Village Heroes is a retro pixelart MMORPG. Embark on an adventure, team up with friends, explore a vast fantasy world, challenge powerful bosses, and collect rare treasures. Cultivate your own hero, craft legendary gear, conquer the Tower of Trials, and write your heroic legend!
Village Heroes has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Village Heroes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Perma Death Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Perma Death games available on Steam.
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| 19,370 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 127 | 11/1/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 4/28/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 11/12/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 10/30/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 1/18/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 1/31/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 11/21/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 7/10/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/19/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/4/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/31/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/10/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 9/21/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/30/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/26/2015 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/22/2014 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/23/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 7). Haven & Hearth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 9). Tribal Wars on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). PUMPKIN PANIC on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Xanadu Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Dodgy Deliveries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Darza's Dominion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Village Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.