Free Puzzle Games on Steam
Steam currently has 20,012 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 11/23/2024.
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1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Puzzle game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,415 positive reviews and 8,785 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
2. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,951 positive reviews and 602 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
3. 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 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,627 positive reviews and 2,619 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,681 positive reviews and 1,480 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 |
5. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,867 positive reviews and 3,150 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 |
6. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,884 positive reviews and 2,065 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241 positive reviews and 92 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Horny Villa on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/7/2024 |
| Developer | GreenT |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2903690 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,264 positive reviews and 13,201 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,994 positive reviews and 306 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,166 positive reviews and 270 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 |
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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| 234,919 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,936 | 5/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,376 | 8/17/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,193 | 4/10/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,910 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,018 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 691 | 11/7/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 550 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 434 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 346 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 310 | 12/12/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 261 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 228 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 227 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 6/25/2012 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 11/22/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 166 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 8/22/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Horny Villa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Coloring Pixels on Steam. Steam Store.