Free Philosophical Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,113 Philosophical 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 Philosophical game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2024.
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1. TELEFORUM
TELEFORUM is a found-footage-styled horror game exploring the unknown side of media. You’re visiting a widow’s apartment to conduct an interview about her husband's death. But that’s not the main reason why you’re here. It’s all about the tape, isn’t it?
TELEFORUM holds the #1 spot for "best free Philosophical game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,382 positive reviews and 195 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Release Date | 10/19/2023 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developer | Monumental Collab |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2186570 |
2. I Wanna Be A Game Dev!
Live out your school days as you navigate the rocky world of game development! Can you make an amazing game, or will something get in the way?
I Wanna Be A Game Dev! has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 11/22/2024 |
| Developer | Lyko Studio |
| Publisher | Lyko Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2953510 |
3. Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo
A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was.
Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,716 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
4. Idle Monkeylogy
IDLE GAME based on the Infinite Monkey Theorem
Idle Monkeylogy has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Monkeylogy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/31/2021 |
| Developer | Imoyokan |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690690 |
5. Dies irae ~Amantes amentes~
Night after night, the same dream of a guillotine. A headhunting serial killer. And the "knights" in black who follow soon after. Irrationality that defies the realm of common sense begins to assault and devour the city.
Dies irae ~Amantes amentes~ has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dies irae ~Amantes amentes~ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/2/2017 |
| Developer | light |
| Publisher | views Co., Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 644540 |
6. Atopes
Your future is vaster than the cosmos.
Atopes has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 460 positive reviews and 28 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 | 7/30/2021 |
| Developer | Sato Fumiya |
| Publisher | Sato Fumiya |
| Steam App Id | 1470120 |
7. Seraphim Slum
An eerie liminal game that explores just how far an angel can fall. Play as sapphic Lucifer and corrupt angels into falling... in love with you.
Seraphim Slum has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/2/2024 |
| Franchise | rosesrot |
| Developer | rosesrot |
| Publisher | angelrot games |
| Steam App Id | 2791180 |
8. Playing Kafka
There are things that often fail on nothing but themselves. Is there even a way out? Playing Kafka is a narrative adventure full of impenetrable schemes, insidious plot twists and conversations that slip out of hand. Based on Kafka’s life and his work, developed with Kafka experts.
Playing Kafka has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 205 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Release Date | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | Charles Games |
| Developer | Charles Games |
| Publisher | Charles Games |
| Steam App Id | 2911850 |
9. Camp Focus
Beautiful camp where you can relax, listen to lo-fi&chill style music, or use focus and task decomposition to help you finish your work.
Camp Focus has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65 positive reviews and 8 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 | 1/26/2022 |
| Developer | Phree Works |
| Publisher | Phree Works |
| Steam App Id | 1871750 |
10. IN CELL
IN CELL is a kinetic visual novel (linear, no choices) about the epidemic of sexless, nationless, and friendless men. Gender dynamics are currently not functional, sustainable, or beneficial to either men or women. IN CELL is uncensored conversation between the sexes.
IN CELL has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 3 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.
| Release Date | 1/11/2023 |
| Developer | Cleril Calamity Studios |
| Publisher | Cleril Calamity Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2201040 |
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| 13 | 10/19/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 11/22/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 11/21/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/31/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 6/2/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 7/30/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 7/2/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/21/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/26/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/11/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/20/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/13/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/2/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/17/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/17/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/9/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/20/2023 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/11/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/23/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). TELEFORUM on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). I Wanna Be A Game Dev! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Idle Monkeylogy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Dies irae ~Amantes amentes~ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Atopes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Seraphim Slum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Playing Kafka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Camp Focus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). IN CELL on Steam. Steam Store.