Free Steampunk Games on Steam
Steam currently has 727 Steampunk 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 Steampunk game rankings were last updated on 3/16/2025.
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1. Iron Order 1919
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Iron Order 1919 holds the #1 spot for "best free Steampunk game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 262 positive reviews and 111 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/24/2022 |
| Developer | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Publisher | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 1997780 |
2. Sky Clash: Lords of Clans 3D
Build up your empire and hold your defense against the waves of enemy attacks! Develop your own strategy. Compete in epic Clan Wars!
Sky Clash: Lords of Clans 3D has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/5/2018 |
| Developer | AIVIK LLC |
| Publisher | Absolutist Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 630140 |
3. Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
The critically acclaimed digital card game. Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and unique combat zone movement. Use all 1000+ cards in online PvP with zero payment or grinding. Build a deck helmed by 3 commanders across 8 factions, combining the unique strengths of each.
Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,677 positive reviews and 787 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 9/5/2014 |
| Developer | Lightmare Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 257730 |
4. Return Alive
Return Alive is a Free-to-Play Top-down Tactical Shooter Game.
Return Alive has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93 positive reviews and 56 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.
5. Nonograms
Nonograms is a relaxing puzzle game where you use logic and creativity. Your goal is to reveal hidden pictures by filling in specific grid cells, based on numerical clues provided for each row and column. The games in this genre are also known as Picross, Griddlers, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie, etc.
Nonograms has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 7 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 Nonograms on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Franchise | Oleg Sereda |
| Developer | Oleg Sereda |
| Publisher | Oleg Sereda |
| Steam App Id | 2622750 |
6. Iron Mandate
A steampunk roguelike with a unique fighting mechanic. Master the piloting of giant mechanical worms, lay waste to all that stand in your way and reclaim your rightful place on the throne.
Iron Mandate has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117 positive reviews and 7 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 | 4/9/2025 |
| Developer | Emerick Gibson |
| Publisher | Emerick Gibson |
| Steam App Id | 2198030 |
7. Badland Bandits
Badland Bandits is a universe of steampunk, where pilots of deadly machines put resources before human lives. Get behind the wheel of most diverse machines, install unique modules and destroy enemies on earth and in the air improving your skills in each battle. * Mac-players - please read in full description below.
Badland Bandits has achieved a Player Score of 44, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68 positive reviews and 92 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 7/16/2015 |
| Developer | Wild Wolf Std |
| Publisher | Wild Wolf Std |
| Steam App Id | 378480 |
8. FrankenStorm TD: Prologue
Roguelite TD: all towers & enemies start the same, but you have 1 choice per wave affecting BOTH and stacking up for dramatic variance. Gradually salvage and make some choices permanent to build deeper strategies. Also a unique mazing challenge where wires and towers must be linked to a power source
FrankenStorm TD: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 313 positive reviews and 42 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 FrankenStorm TD: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/24/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Doodad Games |
| Steam App Id | 1672920 |
9. WARMACHINE: Tactics
Turn-based tactical combat set in the award-winning world of the Iron Kingdoms. Command your custom squad of steam-powered robots and elite warriors in raging battles dominated by magic and mechanika. Battle in online multiplayer and play the epic 21-mission single player campaign!
WARMACHINE: Tactics has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 511 positive reviews and 638 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 | 11/20/2014 |
| Developer | WhiteMoon Dreams |
| Publisher | Privateer Press Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 253510 |
10. Project Grove: Prologue
Project Grove: Prologue is the first quest of an adventure puzzle game. Explore the Forest of Dacrima as legendary alchemist Edric Tate, with your plucky robot companion L-P1N! Brew potions to solve puzzles in your search for a cure to The Great Rot.
Project Grove: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 9/11/2021 |
| Developer | Antler Studios |
| Publisher | Antler Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1629470 |
More Free Steampunk Games
Explore even more rankings for the 86 best free Steampunk games available on Steam.
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| 22 | 8/24/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 9/5/2018 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/5/2014 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 10/23/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 2/29/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/9/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/16/2015 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/24/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/20/2014 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/11/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/20/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/20/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/10/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/6/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/28/2009 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/13/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Sky Clash: Lords of Clans 3D on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Return Alive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Nonograms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Iron Mandate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 2). Badland Bandits on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). FrankenStorm TD: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). WARMACHINE: Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Project Grove: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.