Free Silent Protagonist Games on Steam
Steam currently has 162 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 8/25/2025.
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1. Yume Nikki
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Yume Nikki holds the #1 spot for "best free Silent Protagonist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,557 positive reviews and 535 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).
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,970 positive reviews and 159 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 |
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 8,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,770 positive reviews and 544 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 1,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,426 positive reviews and 258 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,718 positive reviews and 1,402 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 |
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. Phoning Home
A tale of survival about two shipwrecked robots - ION and ANI - on their life-defining journey in this unique genre-mix of exploration, puzzle and survival.
Phoning Home has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 729 positive reviews and 330 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.
8. Public Enemy: Revolution Simulator
Stealth and rebellion in an absurd totalitarian government.
Public Enemy: Revolution Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66 positive reviews and 8 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 | 8/20/2019 |
| Franchise | Concrete Games |
| Developer | Concrete Games |
| Publisher | Concrete Games |
| Steam App Id | 1125870 |
9. Rings of Harmony
Rings Of Harmony est un jeu de puzzle médiéval-fantastique VR dans lequel vous interagissez avec votre environnement pour mener à bien votre quête. Attirez des objets, lancez-les et tracez des lignes pour sauver le monde de la destruction dans un environnement immersif.
Rings of Harmony has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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 | 1/7/2024 |
| Developer | Totin Games |
| Publisher | IAD 3D |
| Steam App Id | 2549440 |
10. Dreamscape Abyss
Dreamscape Abyss is a game where you explore the ever-changing and surreal worlds inside of your dreams. Collect items to help you discover even more obscure areas as you delve deeper into your dream world.
Dreamscape Abyss has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dreamscape Abyss on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/10/2023 |
| Developer | Studio B71G |
| Publisher | Studio B71G |
| Steam App Id | 2467830 |
More Free Silent Protagonist Games
Explore even more rankings for the 22 best free Silent Protagonist games available on Steam.
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| 46 | 1/9/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/11/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/15/2018 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/7/2017 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/20/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/7/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/10/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/9/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/22/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/5/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/15/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/7/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/17/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/21/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/7/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Yume Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Half-Life 2: Update on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Thief Simulator 2: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Project Borealis: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Alpha & Beta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Phoning Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Public Enemy: Revolution Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 21). Rings of Harmony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Dreamscape Abyss on Steam. Steam Store.