Free Surreal Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,608 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 2/12/2025.
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1. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT video game ::::::::::::::::::::: 1v1 ONLINE first person pov SHOOTER ::::::::::::::: quick rounds in 100 MAPS ::::::::::::: Including all WEAPONS and proximity chat
STRAFTAT holds the #1 spot for "best free Surreal game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,526 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/24/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
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 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,328 positive reviews and 1,464 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. 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 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.
Alpha League has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,024 positive reviews and 188 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 Alpha League on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/23/2024 |
| Developer | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Publisher | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2684500 |
4. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective
2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a charity-fundraising picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by global news stories from throughout the year.
2024: Mosaic Retrospective has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/30/2024 |
| Franchise | Divide The Plunder |
| Developer | Mark Ffrench |
| Publisher | Divide The Plunder |
| Steam App Id | 3380760 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,860 positive reviews and 274 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 |
6. vivid/stasis
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the dark truth about a mysterious organization. Everything happens for a reason. However, the truth behind that reason is left obstructed.
vivid/stasis has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,665 positive reviews and 114 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 vivid/stasis on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/7/2023 |
| Franchise | SKY HOUR WORKS |
| Developer | Team Vividstasis |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2093940 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,290 positive reviews and 188 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 |
8. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,451 positive reviews and 815 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/21/2022 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1712830 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,712 positive reviews and 485 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).
10. POSTAL
Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.
POSTAL has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,367 positive reviews and 952 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play POSTAL on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/1997 |
| Franchise | Postal Franchise |
| Developer | Running With Scissors |
| Publisher | Running With Scissors |
| Steam App Id | 232770 |
More Free Surreal Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Surreal games available on Steam.
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| 189 | 10/24/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 137 | 9/26/2018 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 2/23/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 12/30/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 3/7/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 1/10/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 1/6/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 7/16/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 10/15/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 10/12/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 1/31/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/2/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/2/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). LET IT DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Alpha League on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). 2024: Mosaic Retrospective on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Cube Escape: Paradox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). vivid/stasis on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). Yume Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). POSTAL on Steam. Steam Store.