Free Programming Games on Steam
Steam currently has 595 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 10/23/2025.
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1. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs holds the #1 spot for "best free Programming game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,332 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
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 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,623 positive reviews and 319 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,473 positive reviews and 337 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
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 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,102 positive reviews and 246 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 Resonite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Yellow Dog Man Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2519830 |
5. 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 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 337 positive reviews and 199 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 |
6. Plasma
Plasma is a pure engineering sandbox. Use advanced visual programming and robotics tools to create anything you can imagine.
Plasma has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 864 positive reviews and 104 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 | 9/13/2023 |
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| Publisher | Dry Licorice |
| Steam App Id | 1409160 |
7. ShaderGlass
Tool for applying shader effects on top of Windows desktop for gaming, pixel art and video.
ShaderGlass has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118 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.
8. 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 51, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 21 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.
9. Robot Rumble 2
Build your robot. Battle your robot. Robot Rumble 2 is the premier robot combat building simulator, where you create your robot from real-world inspired parts, then drive it in the arena to defeat other robots.
Robot Rumble 2 has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Robot Rumble 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/3/2024 |
| Developer | Nerd Island Studios, LLC |
| Publisher | Nerd Island Studios, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 884180 |
10. 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 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Programming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17 positive reviews and 2 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 5,377 | 10/3/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,031 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 590 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 10/6/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 9/22/2020 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 9/13/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 4/29/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 7/4/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 9/3/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 5/22/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/21/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/28/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/15/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/1/2018 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/28/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/25/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/18/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/28/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/20/2021 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Resonite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Space Travel Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Plasma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). ShaderGlass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). MacroWin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). Robot Rumble 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 9). Vitamins on Steam. Steam Store.