Free Top-Down Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,137 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 12/13/2024.
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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 62,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,581 positive reviews and 12,603 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 42,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,659 positive reviews and 18,793 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. 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 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,450 positive reviews and 7,633 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 |
4. Shape of Dreams: Prologue
《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》 is a unique game that combines action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Create your own champion by editing your character's Memories. Face all challenges alone, or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Shape of Dreams: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,765 positive reviews and 79 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 11/12/2024 |
Developer | Lizard Smoothie |
Publisher | Lizard Smoothie |
Steam App Id | 3275270 |
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 24,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,908 positive reviews and 1,330 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 19,375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,100 positive reviews and 9,275 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 1,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,037 positive reviews and 566 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,392 positive reviews and 2,448 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).
9. Kalpa of Sword
《剑气劫:灵州修仙录》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 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,682 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,874 positive reviews and 1,808 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,617 positive reviews and 4,003 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 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 |
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20,910 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
10,252 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3,021 | 4/15/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,028 | 11/12/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,363 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,231 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,024 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
857 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
784 | 2/1/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
724 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
493 | 11/30/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
337 | 8/7/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
290 | 9/24/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
286 | 6/23/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
275 | 11/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
210 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
205 | 8/15/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
198 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
190 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
165 | 10/23/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Shape of Dreams: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 2). Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Kalpa of Sword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.