Free Tutorial Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,462 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 3/27/2025.
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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 8,217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,801 positive reviews and 2,416 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 2,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,423 positive reviews and 182 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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,584 positive reviews and 2,070 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. 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 71, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,422 positive reviews and 2,426 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,738 positive reviews and 628 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,615 positive reviews and 261 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 |
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 4,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,349 positive reviews and 184 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. 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 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,943 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,772 positive reviews and 2,171 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,415 positive reviews and 245 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 |
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 2,513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,260 positive reviews and 253 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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| 7,016 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,122 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 605 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 588 | 11/6/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 397 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 2/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 12/25/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 131 | 9/5/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 8/1/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 7/8/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 7/15/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 9/8/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 3/23/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 6/6/2024 | 20 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 12/23/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 4/14/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 4/20/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Slapshot: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Dominion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Pixel Studio - pixel art editor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Idle Research on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.