Free Tutorial Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,558 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 4/26/2025.
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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 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 69. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,948 positive reviews and 2,447 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 2,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,551 positive reviews and 190 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. 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 70, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,946 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,411 positive reviews and 2,535 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 |
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 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,758 positive reviews and 629 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,713 positive reviews and 2,097 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 |
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 1,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,636 positive reviews and 263 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 4,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,416 positive reviews and 189 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 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,422 positive reviews and 251 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 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 475 positive reviews and 66 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 2,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,279 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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| 13,423 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,838 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 470 | 11/6/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 326 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 176 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 162 | 2/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 93 | 12/25/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 8/1/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 7/15/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 7/8/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 3/23/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 12/23/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 9/5/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 6/6/2024 | 20 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 6/11/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 4/14/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 12/12/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 3/7/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Slapshot: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Dominion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Pixel Studio - pixel art editor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Idle Research on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Arcanists on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.