Free Singleplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 66,193 Singleplayer 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 Singleplayer game rankings were last updated on 12/14/2024.
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1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Singleplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,680 positive reviews and 14,425 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.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
2. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,227 positive reviews and 8,936 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.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developer | Team Jade |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
3. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 600,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 524,840 positive reviews and 75,849 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 | 3/25/2013 |
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Steam App Id | 230410 |
4. The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 156,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,923 positive reviews and 19,675 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 The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Franchise | The Sims 4 |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1222670 |
5. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,011 positive reviews and 30,190 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Starry Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
6. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 286,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278,557 positive reviews and 8,277 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 tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,064 positive reviews and 856 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
8. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 549,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502,620 positive reviews and 46,803 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 Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/7/2017 |
| Developer | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Publisher | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Steam App Id | 304930 |
9. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,849 positive reviews and 19,709 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 1/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
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| Steam App Id | 1449850 |
10. The First Descendant
The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!
The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,505 positive reviews and 41,507 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 The First Descendant on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/30/2024 |
| Developer | NEXON Games Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | NEXON |
| Steam App Id | 2074920 |
More Free Singleplayer Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Singleplayer games available on Steam.
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| 119,147 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 89,889 | 12/4/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 77,645 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,831 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,069 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,840 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,927 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,786 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,338 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,867 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,525 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,062 | 10/23/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,086 | 9/30/2021 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,025 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,141 | 11/9/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,069 | 2/26/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,801 | 10/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,673 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,590 | 6/29/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,308 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.