Free Space Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,916 Space 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 Space game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Space game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 593,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 477,262 positive reviews and 116,579 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
2. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 575,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501,529 positive reviews and 73,731 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 | 3/25/2013 |
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Steam App Id | 230410 |
3. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,278 positive reviews and 6,159 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 STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/21/2020 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1286830 |
4. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,366 positive reviews and 1,930 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2021 |
| Developer | Computer Lunch |
| Publisher | Computer Lunch |
| Steam App Id | 977400 |
5. Halo Infinite
From one of gaming's most iconic sagas, Halo is bigger than ever. Featuring an expansive open-world campaign and a dynamic free to play multiplayer experience.
Halo Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,568 positive reviews and 50,137 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Halo Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2021 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | 343 Industries |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1240440 |
6. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,270 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
7. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox.
EVE Online has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,981 positive reviews and 8,728 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play EVE Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Star Trek Online
In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.
Star Trek Online has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,072 positive reviews and 4,034 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Star Trek Online on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/31/2012 |
| Franchise | Perfect World Entertainment |
| Developer | Cryptic Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 9900 |
9. Antimatter Dimensions
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Antimatter Dimensions has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,554 positive reviews and 221 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Antimatter Dimensions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/17/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1399720 |
10. PlanetSide 2
PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.
PlanetSide 2 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,189 positive reviews and 13,480 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 PlanetSide 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/20/2012 |
| Franchise | Daybreak Game Company |
| Developer | Rogue Planet Games |
| Publisher | Daybreak Game Company |
| Steam App Id | 218230 |
More Free Space Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Space games available on Steam.
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 | 92,402 | 10/1/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43,154 | 3/25/2013 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,343 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,223 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,164 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,990 | 7/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,859 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,275 | 1/31/2012 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 962 | 12/17/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 806 | 11/20/2012 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 664 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 324 | 12/14/2015 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 232 | 7/12/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 2/27/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 184 | 2/27/2019 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 168 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 160 | 10/8/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 160 | 5/12/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 153 | 4/25/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 104 | 12/15/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Halo Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Star Trek Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). PlanetSide 2 on Steam. Steam Store.