Free Underground Games on Steam
Steam currently has 991 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 3/27/2026.
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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 3,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,854 positive reviews and 1,439 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 1,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 921 positive reviews and 382 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 1,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,661 positive reviews and 63 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. 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 64, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,027 positive reviews and 541 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,352 positive reviews and 44 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 |
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 3,515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,275 positive reviews and 240 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 46, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 29 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. Close Your Eyes [Old Version]
A redux version of a 2014 Ludum Dare RPG Maker Horror Game. A poor little marshmallow escapes death row into an underground subway system, where they're asked questions by a mysterious game show host. Updated in 2025 with new content.
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Close Your Eyes [Old Version] has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 667 positive reviews and 107 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 | 8/31/2015 |
| Developer | Yai Gameworks |
| Publisher | Yai Gameworks |
| Steam App Id | 377330 |
9. 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 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 17 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 |
| Franchise | Scarecrow Arts |
| Developer | kaiakairos |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3599070 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,730 positive reviews and 289 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 |
More Free Underground Games
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| 2,506 | 3/6/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 2/2/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 160 | 3/5/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 4/28/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 7/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/8/2025 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/31/2015 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/10/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/15/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/27/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/13/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/29/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/21/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/29/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/13/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/12/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/11/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Underworld Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). Gumballs & Dungeons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 22). Rock and Stone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). Close Your Eyes [Old Version] on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). waxweaver on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). Vigil on Steam. Steam Store.