Free Puzzle Games on Steam

Steam currently has 23,487 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 7/23/2025.

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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 !

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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 90,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,412 positive reviews and 16,173 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.

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!

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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 38,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,458 positive reviews and 4,241 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.

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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 18,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,181 positive reviews and 2,343 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.

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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 14,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,284 positive reviews and 3,304 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.

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Infinity Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 40, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,546 positive reviews and 3,920 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

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!

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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 10,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,178 positive reviews and 2,170 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!

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Horny Villa has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,630 positive reviews and 1,040 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

8. 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.

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GeoGuessr Steam Edition has achieved a Player Score of 30, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,873 positive reviews and 4,786 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.

Release Date 5/8/2025
Developer GeoGuessr
Publisher GeoGuessr
Steam App Id 3478870

9. 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!

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Transformice has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,455 positive reviews and 3,356 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

10. 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.

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Poppy Playtime has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,695 positive reviews and 14,953 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

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Banana steam charts
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4/23/2024
81
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DDNet steam charts
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8/17/2020
87
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
2,995
4/10/2024
85
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Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms steam charts
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3/25/2020
76
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Infinity Nikki steam charts
2,115
4/28/2025
40
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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG steam charts
1,147
11/20/2014
77
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Horny Villa steam charts
1,039
11/7/2024
70
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GeoGuessr Steam Edition steam charts
911
5/8/2025
30
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Transformice steam charts
751
1/30/2015
86
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Poppy Playtime steam charts
617
10/12/2021
84
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Cats steam charts
509
5/21/2024
75
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Bitburner steam charts
453
12/10/2021
92
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Coloring Pixels steam charts
376
8/17/2018
93
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334
3/4/2025
90
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Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles steam charts
259
12/9/2020
82
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Dungeons & Dragons Online® steam charts
248
6/25/2012
70
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买个可乐饼吧! - Buy a Croquette! steam charts
233
4/27/2024
95
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Marvel Puzzle Quest steam charts
232
12/5/2013
68
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Cube Escape: Paradox steam charts
206
9/20/2018
94
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Merge Adventure: Magic Dragons steam charts
196
8/27/2023
74
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Horny Villa on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). GeoGuessr Steam Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Transformice on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.

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