Best Gaming Games on Steam
Steam currently has 206 Gaming 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. Gaming game rankings were last updated on 10/15/2025.
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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 Gaming game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 932,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 914,053 positive reviews and 18,342 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 not possible to play or run Wallpaper Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2018 |
| Developer | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Publisher | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Steam App Id | 431960 |
2. Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
In solo or with your friends, explore in total freedom massive-parkour-ready maps. Uncover hidden spots, time trials, trick challenges, and more! In multiplayer, dive into game modes like TAG, Capture The Flag, and Trick Battles!
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,070 positive reviews and 293 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 | 6/16/2025 |
| Developer | MLMEDIA |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2703850 |
3. Metro 2033
Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic Moscow, Metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands. In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland.
Metro 2033 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,682 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,221 positive reviews and 2,461 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Metro 2033 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/16/2010 |
| Developer | 4A Games |
| Publisher | Deep Silver |
| Steam App Id | 43110 |
4. OxU
Minimalistic 3d puzzle with portals, cubes and lasers.
OxU has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2022 |
| Franchise | Quiet River |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 2097180 |
5. YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer
Use YoloMouse to change those obscure game cursors. Never lose your cursor in a heated battle again!
YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,343 positive reviews and 194 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2020 |
| Developer | Dragonrise Games |
| Publisher | Dragonrise Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283970 |
6. Just, Bearly
An honest comedy about anxiety and feeling awkward, played through painfully relatable mini games.
Just, Bearly has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 498 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Daniel J Roberts |
| Publisher | Daniel J Roberts |
| Steam App Id | 792030 |
7. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,530 positive reviews and 10,090 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
8. Croc Legend of the Gobbos
Join Croc in a charming 3D platforming adventure to rescue the kidnapped Gobbos from the evil sorcerer Baron Dante and his impish Dantini minions! Run, jump, climb, swim, and tail-spin through vibrant worlds in this lovingly remastered and updated version of the beloved 1997 classic.
Croc Legend of the Gobbos has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Argonaut Games |
| Steam App Id | 3043940 |
9. Mahjong Soul
Mahjong Soul is an online game that adopted the classic Japanese Mahjong gameplay. Here, you can hone your mahjong skills with players from worldwide or spend leisure time with friends, bond with various charismatic characters, and experience an abundance of unique stories.
Mahjong Soul has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,741 positive reviews and 436 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Mahjong Soul on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/23/2024 |
| Developer | Catfood Studio |
| Publisher | YOSTAR HONG KONG LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 2739990 |
10. Absolute Insanity
Armed with a diverse arsenal of weapons battle through ever-changing mazes and confront eerie, evolving enemies in a pulse-pounding survival horror action-packed experience.
Absolute Insanity has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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.
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 11/5/2024 |
| Developer | Chris Danelon |
| Publisher | Chris Danelon |
| Steam App Id | 2815760 |
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| 52,707 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 6/16/2025 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 3/16/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/22/2022 | 89 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,880 | 5/1/2020 | 88 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/31/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,404 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 10/17/2025 | 84 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 542 | 7/23/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/5/2024 | 83 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 182 | 8/2/2023 | 83 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/20/2025 | 80 | $1.95 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/18/2025 | 80 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/25/2022 | 80 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/6/2022 | 79 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/1/2022 | 79 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/31/2018 | 79 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/5/2019 | 78 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/1/2012 | 78 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Metro 2033 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). OxU on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Just, Bearly on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Croc Legend of the Gobbos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Mahjong Soul on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Absolute Insanity on Steam. Steam Store.