Free Silent Protagonist Games on Steam
Steam currently has 165 Silent Protagonist 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 Silent Protagonist game rankings were last updated on 10/10/2025.
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1. Half-Life 2: VR Mod
Half Life 2: VR Mod is a fan-made project, which adds full Virtual Reality support to the original 2004 PC gaming classic by Valve Software. Are you ready to become the Freeman?
Half-Life 2: VR Mod holds the #1 spot for "best free Silent Protagonist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,042 positive reviews and 162 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 Half-Life 2: VR Mod on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2022 |
| Developer | Source VR Mod Team |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 658920 |
2. Yume Nikki
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Yume Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,703 positive reviews and 542 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Yume Nikki on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Half-Life 2: Update
A completely free and extensive community-developed update for Half-Life 2 featuring beautiful lighting, countless bug fixes, and a brand new Community Commentary Mode. With Half-Life 2: Update, there’s never been a better time to revisit City 17.
Half-Life 2: Update has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,800 positive reviews and 548 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 Half-Life 2: Update on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/27/2015 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Filip Victor |
| Steam App Id | 290930 |
4. Thief Simulator 2: Prologue
Tired of political exploitation? Join me and let's rebuild our thieving business together! Let's steal cars, radios, and TVs - anything that catches your eye can be yours! Recall what it's like to be a thief in Thief Simulator 2: Prologue!
Thief Simulator 2: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,427 positive reviews and 260 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 | 5/3/2023 |
| Franchise | CookieDev |
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| Steam App Id | 2272420 |
5. Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode One
Return as Gordon Freeman in a new VR adventure to City 17 and beyond. Deal with the consequences of your actions in Half-Life 2 with this community-made adaptation of Episode One to glorious roomscale Virtual Reality!
Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 629 positive reviews and 11 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 Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode One on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/17/2023 |
| Developer | Source VR Mod Team |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2177750 |
6. Alpha & Beta
Alpha & Beta is a 2d platform game for those who love old platform games but with a few touches on this old style, the most important features are the high degree of difficulty and the promise of a satisfying gaming experience with a long gameplay time
Alpha & Beta has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 11/15/2018 |
| Developer | Alper Tüccar |
| Publisher | Alper Tüccar |
| Steam App Id | 968320 |
7. Seasonala Cemetery
A meditative experience that invites players to explore the serene beauty of a living, breathing cemetery as it changes with the seasons.
Seasonala Cemetery has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64 positive reviews and 3 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 | 6/7/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Gabby DaRienzo |
| Steam App Id | 3272690 |
8. Project Borealis: Prologue
Project Borealis: Prologue is a fan-made game which expands on the classic episodic series by Valve Software. Return to a snow covered Ravenholm and experience the iconic town reimagined in an arctic atmosphere and modern graphics.
Project Borealis: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,736 positive reviews and 1,406 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 Borealis: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/11/2024 |
| Developer | Icebreaker Industries |
| Publisher | Icebreaker Industries |
| Steam App Id | 2215490 |
9. oVRshot
Engage in epic battles! Choose unique special abilities, and dominate the competition. Customize your character with awesome cosmetics. Experience the ultimate VR archery game oVRshot now!
oVRshot has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 10 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 oVRshot on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/9/2018 |
| Developer | Frozen Arrow Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 790750 |
10. Castle of no Escape
Explore the mysterious castle full of monsters and secrets in a quest to collect all the treasures (that will also protect you from the curses on your way) and crush the main boss. The game won't let you exit the castle, no matter how you try. Technically you can win, but there is no end.
Castle of no Escape has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107 positive reviews and 53 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
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Explore even more rankings for the 22 best free Silent Protagonist games available on Steam.
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| 57 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 1/10/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/15/2018 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/7/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/11/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/9/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/22/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/5/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/7/2017 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/7/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/7/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/20/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/15/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/17/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/21/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/7/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). Yume Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Half-Life 2: Update on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 25). Thief Simulator 2: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). Alpha & Beta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Seasonala Cemetery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Project Borealis: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). oVRshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 25). Castle of no Escape on Steam. Steam Store.