Free Short Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,374 Short 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 Short game rankings were last updated on 2/4/2025.
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1. Unsolved Case
A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer.
Unsolved Case holds the #1 spot for "best free Short game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,645 positive reviews and 592 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/24/2022 |
| Franchise | Eleven Puzzles |
| Developer | Eleven Puzzles |
| Publisher | Eleven Puzzles |
| Steam App Id | 2084050 |
2. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,889 positive reviews and 2,769 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,261 positive reviews and 187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
4. Samsara Room
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Samsara Room has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,668 positive reviews and 236 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 4/29/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1281800 |
5. Coloring Game 4
The fourth game of the Coloring Game franchise (coloring by numbers). The game’s fans are going to enjoy the improved functionality and a multitude of new images.
Coloring Game 4 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,675 positive reviews and 122 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 Coloring Game 4 on the Steam Deck.
6. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,015 positive reviews and 1,213 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.
7. Rogue Agent
Rogue Agent is a turn-based strategy game, fast-paced, that pits the player against the computer on a secret service thriller around the world.
Rogue Agent has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 324 positive reviews and 63 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 | 4/30/2018 |
| Developer | Jorge Aires |
| Steam App Id | 843660 |
8. BABBDI
Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.
BABBDI has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,819 positive reviews and 134 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 BABBDI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/22/2022 |
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| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2240530 |
9. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe. Contains links to Life is Strange 2
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,020 positive reviews and 1,027 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 | 6/25/2018 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
| Developer | DONTNOD Entertainment |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 845070 |
10. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,863 positive reviews and 500 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
More Free Short Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Short games available on Steam.
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| 147 | 11/24/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 7/30/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 4/30/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 6/25/2018 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 3/18/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 4/12/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 11/20/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 2/14/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 6/8/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 3/7/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 1/31/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/26/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 4/13/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Samsara Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Coloring Game 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Rogue Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). BABBDI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.