Free Puzzle Games on Steam
Steam currently has 17,472 Puzzle 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 game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2024.
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1. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting characters from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms holds the #1 spot for "best free Puzzle game on Steam" with a Player Score of 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,629 positive reviews and 3,028 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 3/25/2020 |
| Developer | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 627690 |
2. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game.
Sky: Children of the Light has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,643 positive reviews and 679 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | thatgamecompany |
| Publisher | thatgamecompany |
| Steam App Id | 2325290 |
3. Transformice
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!
Transformice has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,459 positive reviews and 3,198 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 Transformice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/30/2015 |
| Franchise | Atelier 801 |
| Developer | Atelier 801 |
| Publisher | Atelier 801 |
| Steam App Id | 335240 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,163 positive reviews and 1,087 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 |
5. Machinika: Museum
Welcome to the Museum! Machinika Museum is a mystery game where you discover beautiful and mysterious machines of extra-terrestrial origins in an atmospheric galaxy-spanning 3D puzzle game. Will you be able to understand their stories and discover what happened to their previous owner?
Machinika: Museum has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,828 positive reviews and 169 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 3/23/2021 |
| Developer | Littlefield Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1507190 |
6. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
From the creators of Puzzle Quest, play the new Puzzle/RPG/Strategy mash-up, GEMS OF WAR! Match gems to power your spells, and match skulls to smite your enemies! It’s easy to learn yet has tons of depth.
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,712 positive reviews and 1,989 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/20/2014 |
| Developer | Infinity Plus 2 |
| Publisher | 505 Games |
| Steam App Id | 329110 |
7. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Poppy Playtime has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,135 positive reviews and 12,766 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 Poppy Playtime on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/12/2021 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1721470 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,642 positive reviews and 295 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 |
9. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.
Coloring Pixels has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,072 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,814 positive reviews and 258 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 Coloring Pixels on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2018 |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 897330 |
10. Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op is a co-operative game originally based around Valve Software's Half-Life. In this game players must work together against computer controlled enemies and solve puzzles as a team.
Sven Co-op has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,935 positive reviews and 1,872 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 Sven Co-op on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Sven Co-op team |
| Publisher | Sven Co-op team |
| Steam App Id | 225840 |
More Free Puzzle Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Puzzle games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 3,572 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,135 | 4/10/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,486 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,080 | 8/17/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,053 | 3/23/2021 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,051 | 11/20/2014 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,039 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 594 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 549 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 411 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 389 | 12/12/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 382 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 361 | 12/9/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 6/25/2012 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 9/26/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 333 | 5/17/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 330 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 307 | 2/3/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 252 | 6/29/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 233 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Transformice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Machinika: Museum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Coloring Pixels on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.