Free Souls-like Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,408 Souls-like 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 Souls-like game rankings were last updated on 5/10/2026.
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1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat holds the #1 spot for "best free Souls-like game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,869 positive reviews and 3,408 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bongo Cat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
2. Where Winds Meet
Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.
Where Winds Meet has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,967 positive reviews and 14,296 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 Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3564740 |
3. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,009 positive reviews and 4,820 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
4. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,029 positive reviews and 3,399 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
5. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
Umamusume: Pretty Derby has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55,793 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,332 positive reviews and 3,461 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 Umamusume: Pretty Derby on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/25/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publisher | Cygames, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3224770 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,715 positive reviews and 17,424 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 |
7. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends!
Desktop Mate has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,785 positive reviews and 2,977 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 | 1/8/2025 |
| Developer | infiniteloop |
| Publisher | infiniteloop |
| Steam App Id | 3301060 |
8. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,163 positive reviews and 365 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 not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
9. Amarillo's Butt Slapper
Slap it. Turn it. Slap it again. This incredible simulation of the human butt will leave you dizzy with all that bounce. It's an autoclicker, but instead of click, it slap. Way better imo.
Amarillo's Butt Slapper has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,174 positive reviews and 644 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 | 10/4/2024 |
| Developer | AmarilloArts |
| Publisher | AmarilloArts |
| Steam App Id | 3231090 |
10. Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!
Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,820 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,889 positive reviews and 1,931 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/3/2019 |
| Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 1041320 |
More Free Souls-like Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Souls-like games available on Steam.
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| 146,171 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,704 | 11/14/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22,191 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,378 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,335 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,075 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,030 | 1/8/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,067 | 2/24/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,437 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,072 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 837 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 806 | 12/20/2021 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 636 | 7/24/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 449 | 4/20/2026 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 437 | 9/8/2022 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 427 | 8/13/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 250 | 8/28/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 213 | 1/4/2026 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 12/4/2025 | 42 | $3.19 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 9). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 9). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars on Steam. Steam Store.