Free Underground Games on Steam
Steam currently has 850 Underground 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 Underground game rankings were last updated on 9/12/2025.
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1. Wizardry Variants Daphne
3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.
Wizardry Variants Daphne holds the #1 spot for "best free Underground game on Steam" with a Player Score of 53. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,286 positive reviews and 1,125 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wizardry Variants Daphne on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | Wizardry Official |
| Developer | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2379740 |
2. Gumballs & Dungeons
Embark on a free, exciting roguelike adventure with Gumballs & Dungeons! Collect and find hundreds of Gumballs, all with their own unique abilities, and create a synergistic team to tackle procedurally generated dungeons, discovering secrets and a trove of easter eggs as you explore!
Gumballs & Dungeons has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,170 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/4/2025 |
| Franchise | UltraPlayers Studio |
| Developer | Qcplay |
| Publisher | UltraPlayers |
| Steam App Id | 3112010 |
3. Underworld Idle
An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.
Underworld Idle has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 868 positive reviews and 354 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Underworld Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/2/2023 |
| Developer | Aleksandr Golovkin |
| Publisher | Aleksandr Golovkin |
| Steam App Id | 1540960 |
4. Otherworld Legends
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Otherworld Legends has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 871 positive reviews and 506 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 4/28/2022 |
| Developer | ChillyRoom |
| Publisher | ChillyRoom |
| Steam App Id | 1761380 |
5. Vigil
Vigil is a short Narrative Horror Game that takes place in an unsettling underground facility. Your job is to dispose of boxes, however, you’re not alone. A terrifying automaton roams the facility, moving only when you look away or when you blink in real life.
Vigil has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 940 positive reviews and 159 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 | 8/15/2025 |
| Developer | Singularity Studios |
| Publisher | Singularity Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3817090 |
6. Cave Crawlers
Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.
Cave Crawlers has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,915 positive reviews and 212 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 Cave Crawlers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/10/2023 |
| Developer | Heroic Pyxel LLC |
| Publisher | Heroic Pyxel LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2143030 |
7. Rock and Stone
Rock and Stone is an idle background mining game where you play as a dwarf, mining rocks for valuable loot. You can sell your loot on the community market for profit or use it to get new gear and gold. Equip different gear—from common to legendary—to boost your stats and mine even more effectively.
Rock and Stone has achieved a Player Score of 44, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 9/8/2025 |
| Developer | Pinecone Studios |
| Publisher | Pinecone Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3933360 |
8. Kaelaverse: Pemascape
Kaela Kovalskia of Hololive ID has gone missing! Play as her army of assistants, the Pemaloe, and set off to explore caves, dungeons, and mazes and discover the truth about Kaela's whereabouts!
Kaelaverse: Pemascape has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289 positive reviews and 1 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 | 8/30/2025 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | holo Indie |
| Steam App Id | 3831350 |
9. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.
Poco has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,960 positive reviews and 20 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 | 5/20/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Micah Boursier |
| Steam App Id | 3454610 |
10. waxweaver
A short sandbox rpg game that takes place on a square planet. Explore the world, gather resources, build a home and become stronger.
waxweaver has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 280 positive reviews and 9 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 | 4/10/2025 |
| Developer | kaiakairos |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3599070 |
More Free Underground Games
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| 1,150 | 3/6/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 196 | 3/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 181 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 4/28/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 8/15/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 7/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 9/8/2025 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 8/30/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 5/20/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 4/10/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/3/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/11/2020 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/15/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/18/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/27/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/15/2022 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/20/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
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 | 2 | 7/25/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/30/2022 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Gumballs & Dungeons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Underworld Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 9). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). Vigil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 11). Rock and Stone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Kaelaverse: Pemascape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). waxweaver on Steam. Steam Store.