Free Underground Games on Steam
Steam currently has 881 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 10/30/2025.
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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 54. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,613 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,427 positive reviews and 1,186 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 69, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 881 positive reviews and 357 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 1,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,253 positive reviews and 52 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 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 906 positive reviews and 515 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. 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 4,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,520 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,237 positive reviews and 211 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,989 positive reviews and 218 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12 positive reviews and 17 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 |
9. Towards Future
Waking up in the darkness, unable to see the sunrise, he remembered the little master carefully carried him home. The base has already fallen into ruin and there are no signs of any living people here. Where did the little master go? Is there any hope left under the doomsday?
Towards Future has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 723 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Towards Future on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/18/2022 |
| Developer | 拾伍司工坊 |
| Publisher | Eternal Dream |
| Steam App Id | 1888010 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 342 positive reviews and 2 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 | 8/30/2025 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | holo Indie |
| Steam App Id | 3831350 |
More Free Underground Games
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| 1,103 | 3/6/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 279 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 166 | 3/5/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 4/28/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 8/15/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 7/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/8/2025 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 2/18/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/30/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/27/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/15/2022 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/1/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/30/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/22/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/25/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/19/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
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 | 2 | 6/29/2018 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/10/2020 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Underworld Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Gumballs & Dungeons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). Vigil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Rock and Stone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Towards Future on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Kaelaverse: Pemascape on Steam. Steam Store.