Best Gaming Games on Steam
Steam currently has 144 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 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 Gaming 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,033 positive reviews and 2,368 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 |
3. 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 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,598 positive reviews and 107 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 467 positive reviews and 31 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 |
5. Goose Goose Duck
Time to be a Silly Goose! Immerse yourself in the various environments of the Birdverse of Goose Goose Duck. A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Watch out for those malicious Mallards and other birds!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,766 positive reviews and 7,833 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 |
6. Kanso
Kanso, a beautiful and hyper relaxing line following game. Avoid obstacles while you trace around circular forms and find your moment of Zen.
Kanso has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2022 |
| Developer | Dave Sapien |
| Publisher | Dave Sapien |
| Steam App Id | 1454650 |
7. Aspiring Light
The world is a messed up place. But it's all a blip on the radar to Aiden, who's got his own problems to worry about. Things like, what the answer to that last math problem was. Trying to keep his friendships afloat before it's too late. And just wondering what the future has in hold for him...
Aspiring Light has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/6/2021 |
| Developer | DeveloperJy |
| Publisher | DeveloperJy |
| Steam App Id | 1248390 |
8. Farmer Survivors
Welcome to Farmer Survivors, where you'll embark on an epic rural adventure, defending your farm against hordes of hungry insects in this action-packed Arcade Survivor game!
Farmer Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2024 |
| Franchise | AFIL Games |
| Developer | Afil Games |
| Publisher | AFIL Games |
| Steam App Id | 2606550 |
9. Beam Eye Tracker
Turn your webcam into an AI-powered head & eye tracker and ditch the bulky tracking hardware. Enable gaming extensions like OpenTrack for immersive eye and head tracking. Gain insights and improve your gameplay using the eye tracking overlay or enhance your live streams.
Beam Eye Tracker has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54 positive reviews and 6 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 | 8/2/2023 |
| Developer | Eyeware Tech SA |
| Publisher | Eyeware Tech SA |
| Steam App Id | 2375780 |
10. SLAYER - Survive & Thrive
Slayer is a fast paced combat intensive survive and thrive full throttle experience! Combat waves of enemies and make fast paced decisions to build your power! Get ready to slay hordes of enemies with just a click & swipe!
SLAYER - Survive & Thrive has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/1/2022 |
| Developer | Slayer Anvil |
| Publisher | Slayer Anvil |
| Steam App Id | 1835490 |
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 | 92,078 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 3/16/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,568 | 5/1/2020 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,007 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 1/25/2022 | 79 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/6/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/7/2024 | 78 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 8/2/2023 | 78 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 6/1/2022 | 78 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/5/2019 | 78 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/31/2018 | 78 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 5/12/2023 | 77 | $2.25 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/5/2023 | 77 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/12/2020 | 76 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2023 | 76 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/22/2024 | 76 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/12/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/8/2020 | 76 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/4/2017 | 76 | $11.99 | 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, March 5). Metro 2033 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 9). YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Just, Bearly on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). Kanso on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Aspiring Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Farmer Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Beam Eye Tracker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). SLAYER - Survive & Thrive on Steam. Steam Store.