Free Puzzle Games on Steam
Steam currently has 23,840 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 8/26/2025.
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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 hours, 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 90,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,547 positive reviews and 16,326 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. 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 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,873 positive reviews and 4,358 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 |
3. 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 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,550 positive reviews and 2,390 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 |
4. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions 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 #4 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,309 positive reviews and 3,313 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 |
5. Infinity Nikki
Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Infinity Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 42, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,771 positive reviews and 3,977 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Infinity Nikki on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | Infold Games |
| Publisher | Infold Games |
| Steam App Id | 3164330 |
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 10,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,198 positive reviews and 2,178 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. GeoGuessr Steam Edition
Explore the world with GeoGuessr Steam Edition! Compete against others, climb divisions, and prove your geography skills. Travel to stunning locations, analyze clues, and make your best guess. Unranked Team Duels is unlimited Free-to-play, Solo Duels is subject to payment/subscription.
GeoGuessr Steam Edition has achieved a Player Score of 32, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,283 positive reviews and 5,186 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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.
8. 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 70, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,838 positive reviews and 1,109 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 11/7/2024 |
| Developer | GreenT |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2903690 |
9. 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 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,291 positive reviews and 959 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,514 positive reviews and 3,357 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 |
More Free Puzzle Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Puzzle games available on Steam.
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| 97,741 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,226 | 8/17/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,761 | 4/10/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,548 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,294 | 4/28/2025 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 998 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 865 | 5/8/2025 | 32 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 861 | 11/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 696 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 618 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 457 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 445 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 328 | 3/4/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 271 | 3/5/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 266 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 233 | 4/27/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 227 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 226 | 12/9/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 6/25/2012 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). GeoGuessr Steam Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Horny Villa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Transformice on Steam. Steam Store.