Free Surreal Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,799 Surreal 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 Surreal game rankings were last updated on 5/2/2024.
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1. Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play!
Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered holds the #1 spot for "best free Surreal game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,961 positive reviews and 575 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 | 10/21/2022 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1712830 |
2. LET IT DIE
It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs!
LET IT DIE has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,048 positive reviews and 1,401 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 9/26/2018 |
| Franchise | GungHo |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 794600 |
3. Cube Escape: Paradox
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,016 positive reviews and 232 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cube Escape: Paradox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/20/2018 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 909080 |
4. Garten of Banban
Enter Banban's Kindergarten, and you're sure to make some friends. Explore the mysterious establishment and don't lose your life and sanity. Uncover the horrifying truth behind the place, but be careful, as you are far from alone…
Garten of Banban has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,261 positive reviews and 4,856 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Garten of Banban on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/6/2023 |
| Developer | Euphoric Brothers |
| Publisher | Euphoric Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 2232840 |
5. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,885 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
6. Yume Nikki
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Yume Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,569 positive reviews and 420 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 Yume Nikki on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox
You are a leader of Foxtrot Unit 1 "Nine-Tailed Fox", a highly trained force tasked with re-containing a multitude of terrifying anomalous monsters that have broken loose inside of a top-secret research facility.
SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,340 positive reviews and 794 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 | 2/2/2022 |
| Franchise | SCP.GAMES |
| Developer | Third Subdivision Studios |
| Publisher | Third Subdivision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1304510 |
8. Lacey's Wardrobe
Lacey needs your help to find the best outfits for every occasion. Play dress-up Lacey and experience amazing moments with her! [FANGAME]
Lacey's Wardrobe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 889 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/5/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2654760 |
9. Samsara Room
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Samsara Room has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,053 positive reviews and 215 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/29/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1281800 |
10. Alpha League
Alpha League is a free-to-play, hero based Auto Chess. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 10 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.
Alpha League has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 546 positive reviews and 115 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 Alpha League on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/23/2024 |
| Developer | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Publisher | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2684500 |
More Free Surreal Games
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 | 182 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 118 | 9/26/2018 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 1/6/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 1/10/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 2/2/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 1/5/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 2/23/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 3/7/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 10/15/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 1/30/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 10/12/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/1/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 4/5/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/22/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). LET IT DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Cube Escape: Paradox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Garten of Banban on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Yume Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Lacey's Wardrobe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Samsara Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Alpha League on Steam. Steam Store.