Free Programming Games on Steam
Steam currently has 456 Programming 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 Programming game rankings were last updated on 5/22/2024.
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1. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.
Bitburner holds the #1 spot for "best free Programming game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,673 positive reviews and 296 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 possible to play Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
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| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
2. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,241 positive reviews and 164 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 Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
3. Drunken Wrestlers 2
Drunken Wrestlers 2 is a funny physics-based multiplayer fighting game. Features include character customization and a powerful mod editor integrated with Steam Workshop.
Drunken Wrestlers 2 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,952 positive reviews and 1,795 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 Drunken Wrestlers 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/1/2019 |
| Developer | Oleg Skutte |
| Steam App Id | 667530 |
4. Resonite
Enter a novel digital universe with infinite possibilities. Whether you resonate with people around the world in a casual conversation, playing games and socializing or you riff off each other when creating anything from art to programming complex games, you'll find your place here.
Resonite has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 736 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Resonite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2023 |
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| Publisher | Yellow Dog Man Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2519830 |
5. The Witcher 3 REDkit
The Witcher 3 REDkit is a powerful modding tool for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC that allows you to customize and expand the game as you see fit. From overhauling terrain to creating new quests, animations, characters, and more!
The Witcher 3 REDkit has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49 positive reviews and 6 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 | 5/21/2024 |
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| Publisher | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Steam App Id | 2684660 |
6. Space Travel Idle
If you ever dreamed of exploring space at a relaxed pace, here's a journey designed for you.
Space Travel Idle has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 330 positive reviews and 177 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Space Travel Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/22/2020 |
| Developer | Ayatsuji_San |
| Publisher | Spaceive |
| Steam App Id | 1407860 |
7. MacroWin
Elevate your gaming experience with MacroWin, the ultimate macro application for Windows. Say goodbye to tedious and repetitive tasks as MacroWin empowers you to automate with ease.
MacroWin has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17 positive reviews and 5 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.
8. Vitamins
Vitamins is a free control parameter scripting software that targets Live2d. It can help drive Live2d model in a accurate and creative way.
Vitamins has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12 positive reviews and 0 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.
9. TEST TEST TEST
Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements.
TEST TEST TEST has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 510 positive reviews and 41 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 TEST TEST TEST on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/17/2024 |
| Franchise | Toge Productions |
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| Publisher | Toge Productions |
| Steam App Id | 2667690 |
10. Color Summoners
Color Summoner" is a card game in which players play cards simultaneously on the same turn. Defeat your opponents by reading their actions!
Color Summoners has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Color Summoners on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 681 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 356 | 2/24/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 270 | 4/1/2019 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 10/6/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 5/21/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 9/22/2020 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 7/4/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 5/22/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/17/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/28/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/30/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/15/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/25/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/17/2019 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/28/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/5/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2020 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/18/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/28/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 22). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 22). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Drunken Wrestlers 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Resonite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). The Witcher 3 REDkit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Space Travel Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). MacroWin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). Vitamins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). TEST TEST TEST on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Color Summoners on Steam. Steam Store.