Best Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 17,917 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 12/6/2024.
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3. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,524 positive reviews and 2,749 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 44,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,736 positive reviews and 761 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. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner 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 8,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,354 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2795000 |
6. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure 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 14,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,573 positive reviews and 171 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 Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,583 positive reviews and 462 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 291,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 283,303 positive reviews and 8,397 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,789 positive reviews and 138 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,159 positive reviews and 221 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 |
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 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,035 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 127 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27,952 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 624 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 249 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 2/16/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 613 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/23/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 10/4/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 11/21/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on Steam. Steam Store.