Free Souls-like Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,889 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 6/18/2025.
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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 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,931 positive reviews and 557 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 89,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,036 positive reviews and 15,885 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. 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 15,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,804 positive reviews and 1,511 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 |
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 73,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,667 positive reviews and 2,720 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,078 positive reviews and 472 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,928 positive reviews and 1,436 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 |
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 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,263 positive reviews and 2,453 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 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,801 positive reviews and 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 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,761 positive reviews and 1,856 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 |
10. Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.
Source Filmmaker has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,911 positive reviews and 2,874 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 Source Filmmaker on the Steam Deck.
More Free Souls-like Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Souls-like games available on Steam.
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| 157,725 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101,346 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,987 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,726 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,944 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,342 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,227 | 1/8/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 975 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 938 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 845 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 627 | 8/13/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 359 | 9/8/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 295 | 7/24/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 229 | 8/30/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 169 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 12/20/2021 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 134 | 3/5/2019 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 5/1/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 9/26/2018 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Lords Mobile: Pacific Rim War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Source Filmmaker on Steam. Steam Store.