Best Game Development Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,405 Game Development 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. Game Development game rankings were last updated on 5/8/2024.
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1. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop!
Wallpaper Engine holds the #1 spot for "best Game Development game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 774,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 759,474 positive reviews and 15,104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wallpaper Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2018 |
| Developer | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Publisher | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Steam App Id | 431960 |
2. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,214 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
3. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,195 positive reviews and 1,893 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
4. The Looker
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
The Looker has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,933 positive reviews and 354 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Looker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/17/2022 |
| Developer | Subcreation Studio |
| Publisher | Subcreation Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1985690 |
5. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,128 positive reviews and 161 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 not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
6. Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE)
The Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) is a tool used by many Skyrim mods that expands scripting capabilities and adds additional functionality to the game.
Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,150 positive reviews and 21 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/12/2015 |
| Developer | The SKSE Team |
| Publisher | The SKSE Team |
| Steam App Id | 365720 |
7. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,853 positive reviews and 1,545 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2022 |
| Developer | Crows Crows Crows |
| Publisher | Crows Crows Crows |
| Steam App Id | 1703340 |
8. Pixel Studio - pixel art editor
Best pixel art editor. Simple. Fast. Portable.
Pixel Studio - pixel art editor has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,137 positive reviews and 143 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/25/2019 |
| Developer | Hippo Games |
| Publisher | Hippo Games |
| Steam App Id | 1204050 |
9. Software Inc.
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Software Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,255 positive reviews and 374 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Software Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2015 |
| Developer | Coredumping |
| Publisher | Coredumping |
| Steam App Id | 362620 |
10. RPG Maker VX Ace
RPG Maker VX Ace improves on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. An extremely powerful editor, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system.
RPG Maker VX Ace has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,175 positive reviews and 255 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $69.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run RPG Maker VX Ace on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $69.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2012 |
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| Publisher | Gotcha Gotcha Games |
| Steam App Id | 220700 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 40,360 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,515 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,714 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 6/17/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 406 | 2/24/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/12/2015 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 4/27/2022 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 167 | 12/25/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 227 | 5/1/2015 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 199 | 12/10/2012 | 91 | $69.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 241 | 5/31/2023 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/4/2020 | 90 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/7/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/17/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19,833 | 8/17/2020 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,907 | 5/1/2020 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 255 | 12/13/2013 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 726 | 10/23/2015 | 88 | $79.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/12/2012 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 14). The Looker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 14). The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Pixel Studio - pixel art editor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). RPG Maker VX Ace on Steam. Steam Store.