Best Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 21,070 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 8/20/2025.
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1. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! holds the #1 spot for "best Free to Play game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,195 positive reviews and 372 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 HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,691 positive reviews and 60 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,302 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,500 positive reviews and 802 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.
6. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker 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 125,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,712 positive reviews and 2,853 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).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,141 positive reviews and 211 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,809 positive reviews and 489 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,272 positive reviews and 9,464 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).
10. Shiina Taki's Decameron
Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath.
Shiina Taki's Decameron 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 6,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,033 positive reviews and 26 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.
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| 674 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,862 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,944 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 11/21/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 205 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 2/16/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 72,818 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 470 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Shiina Taki's Decameron on Steam. Steam Store.