Free Souls-like Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,225 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 1/23/2026.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,613 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,617 positive reviews and 1,996 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,760 positive reviews and 11,783 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 |
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 94,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,806 positive reviews and 17,159 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,040 positive reviews and 3,752 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,092 positive reviews and 3,133 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,548 positive reviews and 3,020 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 |
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 64, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,342 positive reviews and 2,868 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 7,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,236 positive reviews and 343 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: 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 #9 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,849 positive reviews and 1,901 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 |
10. Riichi City × The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2
Riichi City is a competitive urban-style Anime mahjong game, featuring beginner-friendly mahjong tutorials, Ranked Matches and tournaments crowded with masters! Spice up the experience with our ACG characters voiced by famous CVs, and attractive items and decorations! Set off for Riichi City now!
Riichi City × The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2 has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,063 positive reviews and 2,134 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Riichi City × The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/8/2022 |
| Developer | Formirai Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Formirai Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1954420 |
More Free Souls-like Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Souls-like games available on Steam.
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| 137,902 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48,913 | 11/14/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,928 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,591 | 4/28/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,807 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,390 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,574 | 1/8/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,470 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,155 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,072 | 9/8/2022 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,009 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 833 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 627 | 12/20/2021 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 465 | 7/24/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 365 | 4/27/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 348 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 311 | 11/5/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 8/13/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 3/5/2019 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 213 | 8/27/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Riichi City × The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2 on Steam. Steam Store.