Free Puzzle Platformer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,732 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 11/21/2024.
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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 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,529 positive reviews and 2,610 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. Horny Villa
All roads lead to Horny Villa: a casual NSFW merger game featuring engaging mechanics, spicy erotic content and the hottest girls. Build the villa of your wettest dreams and cast sexy babes to join you for the ride. Grab your purple robe and pipe, and create the largest empire of debauchery!
Horny Villa has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 221 positive reviews and 87 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 11/7/2024 |
| Developer | GreenT |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2903690 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,294 positive reviews and 6,800 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,648 positive reviews and 768 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).
5. Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
Hello Neighbor 2 is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson (The Neighbor) who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that tracks and adapts to your every move.
Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,759 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,975 positive reviews and 784 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/23/2020 |
| Franchise | Hello Neighbor Game |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 1364960 |
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 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,428 positive reviews and 47 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,236 positive reviews and 850 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 |
8. 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 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,616 positive reviews and 270 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 | 7/11/2024 |
| Franchise | We Dig Games |
| Developer | Mass Creation |
| Publisher | We Dig Games |
| Steam App Id | 1442670 |
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 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 957 positive reviews and 61 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,759 positive reviews and 1,327 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 |
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| 7,301 | 8/17/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 722 | 11/7/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 7/23/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 2/13/2018 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 7/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/22/2016 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 6/9/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 6/7/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 5/9/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/18/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 11/5/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/11/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/29/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/21/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/18/2023 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/5/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/17/2021 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Horny Villa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Portal with RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). DYO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Hamster Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Mimpi Dreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Deepest Sword on Steam. Steam Store.