Free Tutorial Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,917 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 8/28/2024.
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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 71. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,481 positive reviews and 1,722 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 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,593 positive reviews and 133 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. 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 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,836 positive reviews and 1,804 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 |
4. 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 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,582 positive reviews and 557 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.
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 1,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,360 positive reviews and 233 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. Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege
You only wanted to make a visit to your sick colleague, but what you encounter is beyond your imagination. Discover the secrets of your colleague and find a way to escape the trap.
Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,375 positive reviews and 1,887 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 Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/5/2020 |
| Developer | Bitbeast Games |
| Publisher | Bitbeast Games |
| Steam App Id | 1301720 |
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 3,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,598 positive reviews and 154 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. 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 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,305 positive reviews and 221 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 |
9. 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 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 329 positive reviews and 27 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2901550 |
10. hexceed
A relaxing, hexagon based, puzzle game. An exciting new twist on a classic game without the element of guesswork! Use your critical thinking and our stimulating game mechanics to progress through hundreds of levels!
hexceed has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,121 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 hexceed on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/15/2021 |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 1463920 |
More Free Tutorial Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Tutorial games available on Steam.
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 | 8,534 | 1/8/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,667 | 7/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 470 | 4/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 365 | 12/9/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 2/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 9/5/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 12/25/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 142 | 8/1/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 7/15/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 7/8/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 9/8/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 12/23/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 6/6/2024 | 17 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 3/23/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 4/21/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/13/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 4/20/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/4/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 28). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 28). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Slapshot: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 27). Dominion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 30). Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 11). Pixel Studio - pixel art editor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Idle Research on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 15). Arcanists on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 23). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.