Free Top-Down Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,548 Top-Down 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 Top-Down game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Hero's Land
HERO'S LAND is an MMO PVPVE game where survival isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. Monsters and enemies are out to get you, making every encounter a potential ambush. Fight for glory, and welcome to a world where strategy and courage are your greatest assets.
Hero's Land holds the #1 spot for "best free Top-Down game on Steam" with a Player Score of 56. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,060 positive reviews and 16,334 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hero's Land on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.
Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,193 positive reviews and 11,878 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 Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
3. Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Leaf Blower Revolution is a Free to Play idle game where you blow away leaves with nuclear leaf blowers, unlock upgrades, earn achievements, and more. Try out Leaf Blower Revolution now and watch numbers going up!
Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,545 positive reviews and 1,221 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 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/4/2020 |
| Developer | Humble North |
| Publisher | Humble North |
| Steam App Id | 1468260 |
4. Undecember
UNDECEMBER is a Hack & Slash Action RPG in which players are able to surpass the conventional limits of skills by endlessly combining variety of Skill and Link Runes. Become a Rune Hunter and experience the joy of farming and growth!
Undecember has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,576 positive reviews and 9,042 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undecember on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/12/2022 |
| Developer | Needs Games |
| Publisher | LINE Games |
| Steam App Id | 1549250 |
5. Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Torchlight: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,108 positive reviews and 3,502 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Torchlight: Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/10/2023 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 1974050 |
6. March of Empires
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!
March of Empires has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 982 positive reviews and 509 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 March of Empires on the Steam Deck.
7. Slapshot: Rebound
Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players!
Slapshot: Rebound has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,248 positive reviews and 1,645 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 Slapshot: Rebound on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/11/2024 |
| Developer | Oddshot Games |
| Publisher | Oddshot Games |
| Steam App Id | 1173370 |
8. 剑气劫
《剑气劫》是一款新国风题材的PVPVE游戏，生存斗法是游戏的唯一目标！ 游戏开放全地图探索掉落，装备全靠自己刷。但仙途险恶，无论是奇魔异兽还是路过的修士，皆可成为狩猎的目标。成王败寇，修仙乱世当以实力为尊，望各位道友好自珍重！
剑气劫 has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,759 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,325 positive reviews and 1,434 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 剑气劫 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Bloons TD Battles 2
From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons!
Bloons TD Battles 2 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,443 positive reviews and 4,837 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 Bloons TD Battles 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/30/2021 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 1276390 |
10. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,241 positive reviews and 6,613 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 KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/15/2020 |
| Developer | 1939 Games |
| Publisher | 1939 Games |
| Steam App Id | 544810 |
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 | 10,661 | 5/18/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,482 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,640 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,391 | 10/12/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 874 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 849 | 12/11/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 757 | 4/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 710 | 2/1/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 666 | 11/30/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 527 | 4/15/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 323 | 8/19/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 292 | 10/21/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 286 | 8/15/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 240 | 6/23/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 235 | 5/14/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 6/29/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 12/9/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 5/3/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 11/3/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 191 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Slapshot: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). 剑气劫 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Bloons TD Battles 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.