Free Top-Down Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,847 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 3/25/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Top-Down game on Steam" with a Player Score of 79. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,970 positive reviews and 12,997 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 |
2. 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 55, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,857 positive reviews and 19,318 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).
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 634 positive reviews and 269 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 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 |
4. 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 74, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,177 positive reviews and 8,928 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,943 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,547 positive reviews and 1,396 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 |
6. 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 52, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,291 positive reviews and 9,383 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1549250 |
7. 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 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,072 positive reviews and 585 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.
8. Kalpa of Sword
《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！
Kalpa of Sword has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,307 positive reviews and 1,886 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kalpa of Sword on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Book of Yog Idle RPG
The Book of Yog is a 3D idle RPG game presented with a Cel-Shading art style. You can rally heroes, develop the kingdom and explore the secrets of a lost world. Dozens of heroes, hundreds of skills, thousands of loot for you to combine freely. Come to embark on a journey to build the strongest team!
Book of Yog Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,459 positive reviews and 2,555 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Book of Yog Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. BAPBAP
Join BAPBAP, the Roguelike Party game where no two matches are ever the same. Round up your homies, pick a character, and build a giga-unfair build that'll make them hate you - then do it all over again!
BAPBAP has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 582 positive reviews and 183 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.
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| 6,648 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,942 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,631 | 11/15/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,049 | 4/15/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,411 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 808 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 657 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 418 | 1/31/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 384 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 356 | 3/12/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 331 | 11/30/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 315 | 2/18/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 302 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 274 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 270 | 9/24/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 241 | 6/29/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 219 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 8/15/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 184 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Kalpa of Sword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). BAPBAP on Steam. Steam Store.