Free Tutorial Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,519 Tutorial 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 Tutorial game rankings were last updated on 3/30/2026.
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1. Summoners War
A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters!
Summoners War holds the #1 spot for "best free Tutorial game on Steam" with a Player Score of 70. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,034 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,176 positive reviews and 2,858 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.
2. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,705 positive reviews and 285 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 Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
3. Taimanin Squad
Lead your squad of captivating girls in this Strategic RPG!
Taimanin Squad has achieved a Player Score of 40, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289 positive reviews and 465 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Taimanin Squad on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/5/2026 |
| Developer | LiLith |
| Publisher | Gremory Games inc. |
| Steam App Id | 4195470 |
4. SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS
Powered by Football Manager ™, featuring more than 5,000 real player data from FIFPRO™. Allowing you to compete in J League, K League, and more! Become the manager of your club and bring your team to global superstars.
SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS has achieved a Player Score of 35, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203 positive reviews and 433 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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.
5. Shadow Fight Arena
Shadow Fight Arena is a fighting game in which you will take part in an epic Shadow Tournament. Choose your Hero and prove what you are capable of!
Shadow Fight Arena has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,026 positive reviews and 742 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shadow Fight Arena on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/29/2025 |
| Developer | Nekki Limited |
| Publisher | Nekki Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1446890 |
6. Crusaders Quest : Mini
Meet Little Friends on the PC with Crusaders Quest : Mini (CQ:Mini)! You can work and study During the game, Crusader Quest's warriors fought hard and saved the Hasla continent You're leaving. You can collect the original warriors and costumes just for this game, too. Let go of your boredom
Crusaders Quest : Mini has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 346 positive reviews and 64 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 | 11/19/2025 |
| Franchise | Loadcomplete Co., Ltd |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | LoadComplete |
| Steam App Id | 4038990 |
7. Pixel Studio - pixel art editor
Best pixel art editor. Simple. Fast. Portable.
Pixel Studio - pixel art editor has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,426 positive reviews and 249 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 | 12/25/2019 |
| Developer | Hippo Games |
| Publisher | Hippo Games |
| Steam App Id | 1204050 |
8. Brighter Shores
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.
Brighter Shores has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,371 positive reviews and 2,975 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brighter Shores on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2024 |
| Developer | Fen Research Ltd |
| Publisher | Fen Research Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2791440 |
9. Dominion
Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation.
Dominion has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,850 positive reviews and 283 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/1/2024 |
| Developer | Temple Gates Games |
| Publisher | Temple Gates Games |
| Steam App Id | 1131620 |
10. Idle Research
Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.
Idle Research has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,543 positive reviews and 285 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 Idle Research on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/31/2022 |
| Developer | Considera Games LLC |
| Publisher | Considera Core LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1482860 |
More Free Tutorial Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Tutorial games available on Steam.
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| 7,625 | 1/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,514 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,217 | 3/5/2026 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 639 | 1/22/2026 | 35 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 431 | 10/29/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 362 | 11/19/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 12/25/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 152 | 11/6/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 2/1/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 7/31/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 12/9/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 7/8/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 2/15/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 4/14/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 12/12/2023 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 7/15/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 12/23/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 9/8/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 30). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). Taimanin Squad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). Shadow Fight Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 30). Crusaders Quest : Mini on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 16). Pixel Studio - pixel art editor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). Dominion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Idle Research on Steam. Steam Store.