Free Puzzle Games on Steam
Steam currently has 21,523 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 3/21/2025.
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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 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,382 positive reviews and 15,252 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 35,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,822 positive reviews and 3,605 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 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,099 positive reviews and 1,971 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 14,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,125 positive reviews and 3,211 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. 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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,359 positive reviews and 14,578 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 |
6. Gumballs & Dungeons
With over 23 million loyal players (and counting), G&D is coming onto Steam - FOR FREE! Make the dungeon incredible again with long-lost Gumballs in this roguelike adventure full of easter eggs!
Gumballs & Dungeons has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 614 positive reviews and 34 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developer | Qcplay |
| Publisher | UltraPlayers |
| Steam App Id | 3112010 |
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 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,511 positive reviews and 587 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,058 positive reviews and 2,112 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 |
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 6,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,179 positive reviews and 311 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. PROJECT: PLAYTIME
PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone.
PROJECT: PLAYTIME has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Puzzle games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,668 positive reviews and 10,574 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 PROJECT: PLAYTIME on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/12/2022 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1961460 |
More Free Puzzle Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Puzzle games available on Steam.
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| 126,274 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,663 | 8/17/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,350 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,034 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,728 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,260 | 3/5/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,484 | 11/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,267 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 526 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 507 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 480 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 475 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 430 | 8/22/2014 | 71 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 390 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 278 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 255 | 2/17/2023 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 247 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 236 | 6/25/2012 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 219 | 2/21/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Gumballs & Dungeons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Horny Villa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). PROJECT: PLAYTIME on Steam. Steam Store.