Free Silent Protagonist Games on Steam
Steam currently has 150 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 11/18/2024.
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1. Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold...
Half-Life 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Silent Protagonist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 207,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,350 positive reviews and 5,058 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,317 positive reviews and 493 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,123 positive reviews and 138 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 |
4. 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 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,445 positive reviews and 1,009 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 | 11/11/2024 |
| Developer | Icebreaker Industries |
| Publisher | Icebreaker Industries |
| Steam App Id | 2215490 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,327 positive reviews and 460 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,334 positive reviews and 238 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 540 positive reviews and 7 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 |
8. Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode Two
Prepare for unforeseen consequences as you traverse the White Forest and battle the Combine forces as Gordon Freeman in this community-made adaptation of Episode Two to glorious roomscale Virtual Reality!
Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode Two has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 500 positive reviews and 14 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 Two on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/6/2023 |
| Developer | Source VR Mod Team |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2177760 |
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 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59 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. Dropkick Navvy: First Step
Dropkick Navvy: First Step is a physics-based crafting/survival sim. Help the World Tree rebuild the broken cosmos as the responsibility falls upon you. Scurry through diverse landscapes, gather essential resources, and build your way towards finding the eternal source of water for the World Tree.
Dropkick Navvy: First Step has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dropkick Navvy: First Step on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/21/2023 |
| Franchise | Ocean Drive Studio |
| Developer | Ocean Drive Studio, Inc. |
| Publisher | Ocean Drive Studio, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2530500 |
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| 37,422 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 556 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 232 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 11/11/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 1/10/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 3/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 4/6/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/9/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/21/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/7/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/7/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/7/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/20/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/18/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/10/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/5/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/7/2017 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Half-Life 2: Update on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Project Borealis: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Yume Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Thief Simulator 2: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 24). Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). oVRshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). Dropkick Navvy: First Step on Steam. Steam Store.