Free Souls-like Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,140 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 11/28/2025.
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1. Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
Where Winds Meet holds the #1 spot for "best free Souls-like game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,463 positive reviews and 6,890 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 Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3564740 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,088 positive reviews and 1,754 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 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,122 positive reviews and 16,894 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,373 positive reviews and 2,455 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 |
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 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,231 positive reviews and 3,113 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,793 positive reviews and 3,022 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 |
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 7,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,009 positive reviews and 2,779 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,675 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 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,890 positive reviews and 334 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 |
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 5,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,831 positive reviews and 1,886 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 | 6/2/2019 |
| 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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| 151,780 | 11/14/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74,305 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,003 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,299 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,422 | 4/28/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,208 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,875 | 1/7/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,732 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,113 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,102 | 6/2/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,067 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,048 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,021 | 11/5/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 527 | 12/20/2021 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 515 | 9/8/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 490 | 8/13/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 439 | 8/30/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 412 | 7/24/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 301 | 3/15/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 264 | 4/1/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 20). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars on Steam. Steam Store.