Free Puzzle Platformer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,202 Puzzle Platformer 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 Puzzle Platformer game rankings were last updated on 5/29/2024.
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1. DDNet
Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!
DDNet holds the #1 spot for "best free Puzzle Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,410 positive reviews and 1,105 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2020 |
| Developer | DDNet Team |
| Publisher | DDNet Team |
| Steam App Id | 412220 |
2. Portal Reloaded
Portal Reloaded is a free, community made modification for Portal 2. The mod builds on the concepts of the main game by allowing you to place a third portal, which enables traveling between two different timelines. Thinking in four dimensions is vital to solving 25 brand new mind-bending puzzles.
Portal Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,733 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,008 positive reviews and 725 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 Portal Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Portal Stories: Mel
Portal Stories: Mel is a community made, free modification for Portal 2 based in the Portal universe. It tells the story of Mel, who meets a new personality core and faces an undiscovered threat to the Aperture facility.
Portal Stories: Mel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,765 positive reviews and 822 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 6/25/2015 |
| Developer | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Publisher | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 317400 |
4. Hamster Playground
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats!
Hamster Playground has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,347 positive reviews and 180 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/22/2022 |
| Franchise | We Dig Games |
| Developer | Mass Creation |
| Publisher | We Dig Games |
| Steam App Id | 1442670 |
5. Portal with RTX
Experience the critically acclaimed and award-winning Portal™ reimagined with ray tracing in this free DLC for Portal owners. Start thinking with portals, with RTX on.
Portal with RTX has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,727 positive reviews and 6,431 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 Portal with RTX on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/8/2022 |
| Developer | Lightspeed Studios™ |
| Publisher | NVIDIA |
| Steam App Id | 2012840 |
6. DYO
DYO is a mind-bending cooperative platformer for one or two players where you can hop between two halves of a split screen.
DYO has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,277 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 2/13/2018 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Team DYO |
| Steam App Id | 791470 |
7. Gravitas
Gravitas is a short first-person puzzle platforming game that transports you to the Gallery of Refined Gravity. Manipulate gravity and the gallery itself to prove yourself a pupil worthy of the Curator’s masterwork.
Gravitas has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,393 positive reviews and 125 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.
| Release Date | 8/23/2019 |
| Developer | Galaxy Shark Studios |
| Publisher | Galaxy Shark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1067310 |
8. Deepest Sword
Venture deep into the Cavern of Longing in this short-yet-challenging physics platformer. Plunge your sword deep into the dragon's heart! How deep is your resolve?
Deepest Sword has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,355 positive reviews and 1,264 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 Deepest Sword on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/9/2021 |
| Developer | Cosmic Adventure Squad |
| Publisher | Cosmic Adventure Squad |
| Steam App Id | 1647160 |
9. Mimpi Dreams
Help Mimpi save his friends by peeing on everything in his path in this sequel! No seriously, you save Mimpi’s progress by peeing on checkpoints in this game. Platform through six different worlds of puzzling dreams in this dog adventure. Chill in this trippy, casual illustration come alive.
Mimpi Dreams has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 899 positive reviews and 58 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/22/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 444770 |
10. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1
Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor 2 is back! It is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that adapts to your every move.
Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 562 positive reviews and 95 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 Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/29/2020 |
| Franchise | Hello Neighbor Game |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 1373880 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 1,562 | 8/17/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 8/22/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 2/13/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/23/2019 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 6/9/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 3/22/2016 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/29/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/23/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 5/9/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/17/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/10/2023 | 37 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/19/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/31/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/18/2023 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/2/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/18/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Hamster Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Portal with RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). DYO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Gravitas on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Deepest Sword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Mimpi Dreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 on Steam. Steam Store.