Free Souls-like Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,931 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 7/11/2025.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,038 positive reviews and 635 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/5/2025 |
| Developer | Marcel Zurawka |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,208 positive reviews and 16,045 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 |
3. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby 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 #3 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,812 positive reviews and 591 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 |
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 74,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,579 positive reviews and 2,766 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,093 positive reviews and 1,758 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,177 positive reviews and 498 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 Amarillo's Butt Slapper on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/4/2024 |
| Developer | AmarilloArts |
| Publisher | AmarilloArts |
| Steam App Id | 3231090 |
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 62, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,351 positive reviews and 2,514 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 | 1/7/2025 |
| 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 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,949 positive reviews and 288 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. Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!
Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,026 positive reviews and 1,452 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 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/4/2020 |
| Developer | Humble North |
| Publisher | Humble North |
| Steam App Id | 1468260 |
10. Lords Mobile: Pacific Rim War
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!
Lords Mobile: Pacific Rim War 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 5,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,754 positive reviews and 1,857 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: Pacific Rim War 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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| 119,160 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 98,508 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,171 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,105 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,590 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,217 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,899 | 1/7/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,317 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,199 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,196 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,189 | 12/20/2021 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 944 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 893 | 8/13/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 662 | 9/8/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 397 | 7/23/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 298 | 8/30/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 297 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 5/1/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 165 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 147 | 3/5/2019 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Lords Mobile: Pacific Rim War on Steam. Steam Store.