Best Epic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 181 Epic 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. Epic game rankings were last updated on 11/6/2024.
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1. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection holds the #1 spot for "best Epic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,487 positive reviews and 631 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
2. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,306 positive reviews and 985 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
3. South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,498 positive reviews and 1,518 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2014 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 213670 |
4. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,456 positive reviews and 883 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/26/2010 |
| Developer | Petroglyph |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 32470 |
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 Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,905 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. Broforce
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Broforce has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,004 positive reviews and 1,746 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Broforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 274190 |
7. Outer Wilds
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,648 positive reviews and 3,176 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Mobius Digital |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 753640 |
8. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 316,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300,096 positive reviews and 16,298 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/10/2011 |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 72850 |
9. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™ has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,812 positive reviews and 666 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/8/2009 |
| Developer | LucasArts |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 6000 |
10. STAR WARS™ Battlefront II (Classic, 2005)
Join the rise of Darth Vader’s elite 501st Legion of Stormtroopers as you fight through an all new story-based saga where every action you take impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.
STAR WARS™ Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,704 positive reviews and 2,842 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STAR WARS™ Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/8/2009 |
| Developer | Pandemic Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 6060 |
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| 70 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 183 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 143 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,032 | 5/26/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 202 | 10/15/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 550 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,663 | 11/10/2011 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 7/8/2009 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 133 | 7/8/2009 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 2/25/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 3/17/2008 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/4/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 8/7/2007 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 594 | 6/12/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 12/12/2013 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,629 | 12/3/2019 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 804 | 5/8/2014 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/22/2018 | 91 | $0.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 1). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 11). South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Broforce on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Outer Wilds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). STAR WARS™ Battlefront II (Classic, 2005) on Steam. Steam Store.