Free Unforgiving Games on Steam
Steam currently has 215 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 2/24/2025.
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1. Tank Battle
Drive a tank, destroy enemy, defend your homeland. Act alone or co-op with a friend and have fun!
Tank Battle 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 141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/25/2020 |
| Developer | Create Game (OlegM) |
| Publisher | Create Game (OlegM) |
| Steam App Id | 1310590 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 5 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 |
3. Night Spasm
Night Spasm is an open-world action-adventure RPG with an intense turn-based combat system, unique characters, and a philosophical story you'll never forget...
Night Spasm has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 4 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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| Steam App Id | 1291100 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 1 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.
5. 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 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 39 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 |
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 56, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "3 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 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 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 | 2/8/2020 |
| Developer | TCP Studios |
| Publisher | TCP Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1226880 |
8. 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 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 1 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 |
9. 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 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 10 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 |
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| Publisher | Cameron Chin |
| Steam App Id | 2025520 |
10. Adrift Arena
A difficult arcade 3D platformer where you have to overcome various platforming challenges.
Adrift Arena has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 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 |
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| 1 | 11/15/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/3/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/19/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/19/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/8/2020 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/30/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/25/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/18/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 24). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 24). Tank Battle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Alpha & Beta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 27). Night Spasm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). OUTL1NED on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 2). The Portal Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 23). Platformory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Hard, Fast, & Flashy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 26). Astrogon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 1). Jump The Gun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Adrift Arena on Steam. Steam Store.