Free Tutorial Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,380 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 2/12/2025.
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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 over 1,500 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 69. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,657 positive reviews and 2,368 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. 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 72, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,363 positive reviews and 2,303 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 |
3. Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles
Multiplayer jigsaw puzzles with voice chat! Play on your own or with friends, and feel like you're all sitting around the same table. Millions of puzzle images, upload your own, or create any puzzle you can imagine just by describing it!
Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,707 positive reviews and 621 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 not possible to play or run Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles on the Steam Deck.
4. 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 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,477 positive reviews and 2,042 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 |
5. 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 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,579 positive reviews and 255 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,229 positive reviews and 179 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,389 positive reviews and 241 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 | 8/1/2022 |
| Developer | Considera Games LLC |
| Publisher | Considera Core LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1482860 |
8. Arcanists
Players take turns in a race against the clock, utilising an array of spells to defeat their opponents in battle! Victory is accomplished by becoming the 'last man standing' (or last team) after all other players have been reduced to zero hitpoints.
Arcanists has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 458 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 7/15/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2901550 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,276 positive reviews and 167 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 |
10. Mangui
Mangui is a turn-based roguelike game inspired by spooky traditional Korean folklore. Play as one of four protagonists, unraveling the mysteries of the dark Mangui mountains. Live to tell the tale in this dangerous world filled with ghouls and monsters!
Mangui 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 72 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67 positive reviews and 5 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.
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| 6,295 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 556 | 11/6/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 294 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 211 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 2/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 110 | 12/25/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 8/1/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 7/15/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 12/28/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 9/5/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 12/23/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 4/21/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 7/8/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 3/23/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 6/6/2024 | 20 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 9/8/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 12/13/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 12/5/2024 | 34 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 26). Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Slapshot: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Dominion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 16). Pixel Studio - pixel art editor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 21). Idle Research on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Arcanists on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Mangui on Steam. Steam Store.