Free Villain Protagonist Games on Steam
Steam currently has 278 Villain Protagonist 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 Villain Protagonist game rankings were last updated on 1/25/2025.
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1. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Villain Protagonist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,875 positive reviews and 468 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Idle Weaponshop
In Idle Weaponshop, you are handed your very own weapon shop to manage. Design and sell weapons, build up your local community, hire employees, and send adventurers off into danger for fun and profit... all before prestiging to earn powerful bonuses, all so you can do it all over again.
Idle Weaponshop has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Weaponshop on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. POSTAL
Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.
POSTAL has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,253 positive reviews and 947 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play POSTAL on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/1997 |
| Franchise | Postal Franchise |
| Developer | Running With Scissors |
| Publisher | Running With Scissors |
| Steam App Id | 232770 |
4. Entropy : Zero
Be the bad guy in this modification for Half-Life 2 : Episode 2 and step into the boots of a stranded Metrocop, left for dead in the abandoned City 10.
Entropy : Zero has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,994 positive reviews and 1,012 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 Entropy : Zero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition
Start in your bedroom in year 2010. Build rigs to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto coins. Trade on the market to grow wealth. Expand your business into new offices. Hire skilled employees and assign tasks. Use cash from your mega farms to research new technologies.
Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,104 positive reviews and 147 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 Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/24/2023 |
| Franchise | CreativeForge Games |
| Developer | Bigosaur |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2304990 |
6. Depression Quest
Depression Quest is an interactive fiction game where you play as someone living with depression. You are given a series of everyday life events and have to attempt to manage your illness, relationships, job, and possible treatment.
Depression Quest has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,362 positive reviews and 1,518 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Depression Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/12/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | The Quinnspiracy |
| Steam App Id | 270170 |
7. None Shall Intrude: Descent
None Shall Intrude: Descent is a free Prologue version of None Shall Intrude. A roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign.
None Shall Intrude: Descent has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 205 positive reviews and 23 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 | 9/27/2024 |
| Franchise | GrabTheGames Publishing |
| Developer | Aeterna Ludi |
| Publisher | GrabTheGames |
| Steam App Id | 3024640 |
8. Police Shootout: Prologue
Police Shootout Prologue is a new turn-based FPS game. Put on your uniform and get ready to respond the most surprising calls in your policeman’s career. Solve cases and gain experience, and find out why a good young policeman gave up his career in a big city and moved to a small town of San Adrino
Police Shootout: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289 positive reviews and 193 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 | 4/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Games Incubator |
| Developer | Games Incubator |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1661280 |
9. Legend of Keepers: Prologue
You have been hired as a dungeon master by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: Protect their dungeons! Legend of Keepers: Prologue is a playable alpha that will help you get familiar with the game mechanics.
Legend of Keepers: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,183 positive reviews and 182 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/10/2019 |
| Developer | Goblinz Studio |
| Publisher | Goblinz Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 1151080 |
10. Lords of Ravage: Dread Knights
Free version of a tactical RPG with roguelike elements. Become one of the Lords of Ravage and choose a playstyle that fits you. Combine followers from different factions and raze kingdoms in search of an artifact that can shape the world.
Lords of Ravage: Dread Knights has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 1/10/2025 |
| Franchise | Synthetic Domain |
| Developer | Synthetic Domain |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2657170 |
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| 98 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 2/29/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 10/9/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/12/2014 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/27/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/26/2022 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/10/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/10/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/8/2024 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/16/2016 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/22/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/15/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/22/2019 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/2/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/18/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Idle Weaponshop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). POSTAL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Entropy : Zero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Depression Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 29). None Shall Intrude: Descent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). Police Shootout: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Legend of Keepers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Lords of Ravage: Dread Knights on Steam. Steam Store.