Best Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,077 Free to Play games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Free to Play game rankings were last updated on 5/1/2024.
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1. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker holds the #1 spot for "best Free to Play game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,421 positive reviews and 2,596 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,177 positive reviews and 641 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
5. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,581 positive reviews and 382 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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).
6. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 239,154 positive reviews and 7,244 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,846 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
8. The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos
The Kingdom of Myrtana is in a dramatic situation. After the major defeat of the royal fleet in the waters of the Eastern Archipelago, the once thriving city of Archolos stood on the brink of crisis. Meanwhile, a young foreigner goes to the island in search of a new, better life.
The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,914 positive reviews and 195 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Developer | The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team |
| Publisher | The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team |
| Steam App Id | 1467450 |
9. Grimm's Hollow
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Grimm's Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,707 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Grimm's Hollow on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/30/2019 |
| Developer | ghosthunter |
| Publisher | ghosthunter |
| Steam App Id | 1170880 |
10. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,330 positive reviews and 442 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 | 3/28/2023 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1,005 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,200 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22,352 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 166 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 678 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 6/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 393 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,338 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/9/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 2/16/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/23/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Grimm's Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.