Best Hardware Games on Steam
Steam currently has 59 Hardware 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. Hardware game rankings were last updated on 7/9/2025.
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1. fpsVR
Utility for SteamVR for keeping track of FPS, frame time and other performance metrics in the in-game overlay. Easily change SteamVR settings in the fpsVR settings overlay in the SteamVR dashboard. Headset cable twist tracking and other useful features.
fpsVR holds the #1 spot for "best Hardware game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,159 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.67 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run fpsVR on the Steam Deck.
2. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,307 positive reviews and 1,139 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.75 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Make Me LAG
Make Me LAG is the first game that features a revolutionary new control scheme: your character actions are determined by the game frame count! Use external softwares and other tricks to lower the FPS count and control your character to defeat evil monsters and save the world!
Make Me LAG has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 229 positive reviews and 18 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 Make Me LAG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/14/2020 |
| Developer | 4H StudioLab |
| Publisher | 4H StudioLab |
| Steam App Id | 1215430 |
4. Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition
Start in your bedroom in year 2010. Build rigs to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto coins. Trade on the market to grow wealth. Expand your business into new offices. Hire skilled employees and assign tasks. Use cash from your mega farms to research new technologies.
Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,148 positive reviews and 146 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 Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/24/2023 |
| Franchise | CreativeForge Games |
| Developer | Bigosaur |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2304990 |
5. 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 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 365 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 8/2/2023 |
| Developer | Eyeware Tech SA |
| Publisher | Eyeware Tech SA |
| Steam App Id | 2375780 |
6. Computer Tycoon
Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"
Computer Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 975 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 833 positive reviews and 142 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Computer Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator
Build rigs to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrency. Trade on the market to grow wealth. Expand your business into new offices. Hire skilled employees and assign tasks. Use cash from your mega farms to research new technologies and reach the goal of each scenario.
Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2022 |
| Franchise | CreativeForge Games |
| Developer | Bigosaur |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1859290 |
8. Hardware Engineers
Hardware Engineers is a simulation game where you have to manage a IT business. In a world where technology expands every day, you will need to learn how to be competitive.
Hardware Engineers has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Hardware Engineers on the Steam Deck.
9. Star Impact
Star Impact screams with nostalgic gaming fun! Classic Vibes √ Challenging Platforming Indie Gameplay √ 80s Synth Soundtrack √ Play as Interstellar Pilot Stella Striker. Similar to great classics like Mario, Sonic, and Super Donkey Kong.
Star Impact has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 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 both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. How To Hack In?
A real-time hacking sandbox simulator with procedurally generated content. Multiple tools and techniques to use, multiple computers to hack, multiple missions to solve, and multiple vulnerabilities to exploit!
How To Hack In? has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play How To Hack In? on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2023 |
| Developer | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Publisher | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1199830 |
More Hardware Games
Explore even more rankings for the 33 best Hardware games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 143 | 9/11/2018 | 93 | $2.67 | Steam Charts | |
| 270 | 5/26/2022 | 92 | $15.75 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/14/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 141 | 8/2/2023 | 82 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/12/2017 | 81 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 4/21/2022 | 79 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/22/2019 | 78 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 5/13/2019 | 76 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/18/2023 | 74 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 7/6/2015 | 73 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 7/11/2018 | 72 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/8/2019 | 71 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/2/2024 | 69 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/21/2020 | 68 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/2/2024 | 67 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/22/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/1/2023 | 67 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/7/2017 | 65 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). fpsVR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Make Me LAG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Beam Eye Tracker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Computer Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Hardware Engineers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). Star Impact on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). How To Hack In? on Steam. Steam Store.