Free Underground Games on Steam
Steam currently has 941 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 1/9/2026.
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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 56. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,653 positive reviews and 1,274 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. Underworld Idle
An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.
Underworld Idle has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 906 positive reviews and 373 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 |
3. 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 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,567 positive reviews and 58 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 | 3/5/2025 |
| Franchise | UltraPlayers Studio |
| Developer | Qcplay |
| Publisher | UltraPlayers |
| Steam App Id | 3112010 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,123 positive reviews and 226 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 |
5. 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 63, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 971 positive reviews and 530 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Otherworld Legends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | ChillyRoom |
| Developer | ChillyRoom |
| Publisher | ChillyRoom |
| Steam App Id | 1761380 |
6. 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 47, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 24 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 |
7. 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 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,580 positive reviews and 261 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 |
8. 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 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,102 positive reviews and 29 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 |
9. Operation: Outbreak
Your squad's vehicle exploded during a patrol, and you're the only survivor. The enemy is unusual this time. A virus has turned the city into a warzone of the undead. Get to the exfil in time or die trying. A free-to-play short and intense FPS zombie survival horror game.
Operation: Outbreak has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 262 positive reviews and 58 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 | 12/20/2025 |
| Developer | DREADMITH Games |
| Publisher | DREADMITH Games |
| Steam App Id | 4169300 |
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 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 392 positive reviews and 11 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 |
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| 1,256 | 3/6/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 2/2/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 193 | 3/5/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 7/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/28/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/8/2025 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 8/15/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 12/20/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 4/10/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/30/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/10/2020 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
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 | 3 | 5/3/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/30/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/18/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/27/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/29/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/22/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 20). Underworld Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). Gumballs & Dungeons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). Rock and Stone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 26). Vigil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Operation: Outbreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). waxweaver on Steam. Steam Store.