Free Puzzle Games on Steam
Steam currently has 22,879 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 6/17/2025.
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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 89,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,071 positive reviews and 15,908 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 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,839 positive reviews and 4,072 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,251 positive reviews and 3,287 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 |
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 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,884 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,619 positive reviews and 2,265 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. 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 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,256 positive reviews and 923 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 |
6. 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 38, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,233 positive reviews and 3,778 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,143 positive reviews and 2,149 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 |
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 3,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,409 positive reviews and 942 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux 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 |
9. 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 26, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,371 positive reviews and 4,290 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.
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 27,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,373 positive reviews and 3,349 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.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 111,357 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,979 | 8/17/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,846 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,574 | 4/10/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,455 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,181 | 4/28/2025 | 38 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,035 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 936 | 11/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 781 | 5/8/2025 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 532 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 509 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 407 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 296 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 3/5/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 165 | 4/27/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 152 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 134 | 6/25/2012 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Horny Villa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). GeoGuessr Steam Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Transformice on Steam. Steam Store.