Best Addictive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 501 Addictive 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. Addictive game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.
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1. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition holds the #1 spot for "best Addictive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 140,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,687 positive reviews and 3,355 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/5/2009 |
| Franchise | PopCap EA |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3590 |
2. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 354,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 344,715 positive reviews and 9,703 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
3. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,749 positive reviews and 3,058 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
4. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,214 positive reviews and 2,020 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
5. One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,954 positive reviews and 336 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2014 |
| Developer | Silver Dollar Games |
| Publisher | Silver Dollar Games |
| Steam App Id | 264200 |
6. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,683 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,912 positive reviews and 771 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
7. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,683 positive reviews and 8,709 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
8. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,644 positive reviews and 279 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3480 |
9. Nubby's Number Factory
A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.
Nubby's Number Factory has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,387 positive reviews and 241 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nubby's Number Factory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2025 |
| Developer | MogDogBlog Productions |
| Publisher | MogDogBlog Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3191030 |
10. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,603 positive reviews and 3,497 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,393 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,135 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 196 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 291 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,395 | 9/23/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 258 | 3/6/2007 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 552 | 3/7/2025 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,185 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 96 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 8/30/2006 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 163 | 9/28/2011 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 387 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/6/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/15/2008 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 3/27/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 274 | 7/8/2009 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/11/2011 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 9). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 9). Nubby's Number Factory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 9). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.