Free Silent Protagonist Games on Steam
Steam currently has 157 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 5/14/2025.
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1. 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 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 8,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,677 positive reviews and 529 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 |
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 8,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,068 positive reviews and 510 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: 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 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,756 positive reviews and 147 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. 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 1,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,403 positive reviews and 254 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 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 #5 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 559 positive reviews and 15 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 719 positive reviews and 325 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.
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 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 603 positive reviews and 9 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. SORE
Mystical puzzle quest game in a gloomy minimalism style will tell you a story of a person who's got himself into a camera, and from which there is no way out it seems. Experimental gameplay diluted with a pinch of a philosophy, that's what SORE is.
SORE has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 221 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run SORE on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/5/2017 |
| Developer | Bazitov Mikhail |
| Publisher | Bazitov Mikhail |
| Steam App Id | 690060 |
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. Hell Of A Racket
Play as a fallen angel seeking redemption by punishing satanic worshipers who don't play the holiest of sports....tennis!
Hell Of A Racket has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Silent Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 5 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 | 5/1/2023 |
| Developer | Helltown Racketeers, LLC |
| Publisher | Helltown Racketeers LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2340030 |
More Free Silent Protagonist Games
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| 57 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 1/10/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 9/16/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 4/6/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/7/2017 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/17/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/5/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/9/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/1/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/18/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/7/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/21/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/7/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/20/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/7/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/10/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Half-Life 2: Update on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Yume Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Thief Simulator 2: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Phoning Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). SORE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). oVRshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Hell Of A Racket on Steam. Steam Store.