Free Unforgiving Games on Steam
Steam currently has 250 Unforgiving 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 Unforgiving game rankings were last updated on 12/16/2025.
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1. Alpha & Beta
Alpha & Beta is a 2d platform game for those who love old platform games but with a few touches on this old style, the most important features are the high degree of difficulty and the promise of a satisfying gaming experience with a long gameplay time
Alpha & Beta holds the #1 spot for "best free Unforgiving game on Steam" with a Player Score of 68. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 11/15/2018 |
| Developer | Alper Tüccar |
| Publisher | Alper Tüccar |
| Steam App Id | 968320 |
2. Astrogon
Hardcore precision platformer, with creative mode, multiplayer versus, first competitive of the kind, with speedrun and international leaderboard. Jump and dash your way, between walls and obstacles, to reach the teleport portal.
Astrogon has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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 | 9/30/2022 |
| Developer | Kosmoon Studio |
| Publisher | Kosmoon Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1877190 |
3. Jump The Gun
Think you can make it out? Many have tried… All have failed. Traverse the unforgiving cave and do impossible jumps with your rocket launcher and shotgun.
Jump The Gun has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/25/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Cameron Chin |
| Steam App Id | 2025520 |
4. The Portal Trial
Ingression: The Portal Trial offers a sneak peek into the immersive world of precision platforming with portals. Experience the prologue of the full game for free, tackling not only the initial levels but also venturing into more challenging stages.
The Portal Trial has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Ravenage |
| Developer | Espale Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2761970 |
5. Adrift Arena
A difficult arcade 3D platformer where you have to overcome various platforming challenges.
Adrift Arena has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 2/18/2020 |
| Developer | Quirk Bit Limited |
| Publisher | Quirk Bit Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1199560 |
6. Platformory
Platformory is a very very challenging game in which you must prove your platforming and memory skills simultaneously.
Platformory has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Platformory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/19/2022 |
| Developer | Kevin Blüml |
| Publisher | Kevin Blüml |
| Steam App Id | 1468610 |
7. Hard, Fast, & Flashy
WARNING: THIS GAME IS HARD AS F***!! Run, jump, and blast your way through an unforgiving cyberscape at breakneck speeds, pushing your mind and body to their limits in the never ending pursuit of perfection. Studies show that nearly 15% of people enjoy being punished...Do you like it hard and fast?
Hard, Fast, & Flashy has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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 | 2/8/2020 |
| Developer | TCP Studios |
| Publisher | TCP Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1226880 |
8. Night Spasm
Night Spasm is a meta-narrative open-world adventure game that adapts to your real-life philosophies and worldviews. From the characters you befriend to the quests you take, the game tracks and remembers your every move to create an adventure-... you're NOT a part of??
Night Spasm has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1291100 |
9. OUTL1NED
Fast-paced 1D arcade shooter. The Y and Z axis are overrated, it's time to play a game that pushes X to the limit. OUTL1NED.
OUTL1NED has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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.
10. Tank Battle
Drive a tank, destroy enemy, defend your homeland. Act alone or co-op with a friend and have fun!
Tank Battle has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tank Battle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/26/2020 |
| Developer | Create Game (OlegM) |
| Publisher | Create Game (OlegM) |
| Steam App Id | 1310590 |
More Free Unforgiving Games
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| 3 | 11/15/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/30/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/25/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/19/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/18/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/19/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/8/2020 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/3/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/26/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Alpha & Beta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). Astrogon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). Jump The Gun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 1). The Portal Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). Adrift Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Platformory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). Hard, Fast, & Flashy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 16). Night Spasm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). OUTL1NED on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Tank Battle on Steam. Steam Store.