Free Top-Down Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,181 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 12/3/2025.
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1. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery holds the #1 spot for "best free Top-Down game on Steam" with a Player Score of 64. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 922 positive reviews and 486 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | Multicast |
| Publisher | MulticastGames |
| Steam App Id | 3037410 |
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 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,423 positive reviews and 16,970 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 | 7/19/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
3. Mystina : Remaster Online
Players will travel around the world of “Mystina : Heroes Online”, exploring and collecting cards, summoning famous historical heros to join the battle, the battle has a unique A.RPG system, with random access to the battlefield.
Mystina : Remaster Online has achieved a Player Score of 42, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 11/19/2025 |
| Developer | 雷爵網絡科技股份有限公司 |
| Publisher | 雷爵網絡科技股份有限公司 |
| Steam App Id | 3750430 |
4. DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is Dragon Ball's first team-oriented free to play game.
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,315 positive reviews and 2,978 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Franchise | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Developer | GANBARION Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2072560 |
5. SPARTA 2035 Prologue
Turn-based tactics & strategy about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action-movie vibe. Command Sparta: recruit distinctive fighters, upgrade your base, run missions, and decide Africa’s future—no point-blank misses, with real ballistics.
SPARTA 2035 Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/4/2025 |
| Developer | Lipsar Studio |
| Publisher | Lipsar Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3972260 |
6. PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.
PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 451 positive reviews and 255 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/27/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Tesseract Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3882730 |
7. Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!
Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,551 positive reviews and 1,515 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 |
8. 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 62, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,120 positive reviews and 645 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play March of Empires on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,471 positive reviews and 20,493 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).
10. MU: Dark Epoch
MU: Dark Epoch is a fantasy MMORPG mobile game that combines high quality, fast-paced gameplay, and innovative features. As the best MU instalment in the series by far, it offers impressive dynamic costumes and stunning graphic performance. Log in now and win the Archangel Set!
MU: Dark Epoch has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150 positive reviews and 108 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 MU: Dark Epoch on the Steam Deck.
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| 9,319 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,554 | 7/19/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,582 | 11/19/2025 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,532 | 9/10/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,121 | 11/4/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,094 | 11/27/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,083 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 782 | 12/11/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 767 | 5/18/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 695 | 10/17/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 598 | 4/15/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 558 | 12/8/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 556 | 5/9/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 534 | 9/19/2025 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 511 | 11/30/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 456 | 2/18/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 450 | 7/31/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 419 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 396 | 8/15/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 370 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Mystina : Remaster Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 2). SPARTA 2035 Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 4). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 2). MU: Dark Epoch on Steam. Steam Store.