Best Hardware Games on Steam
Steam currently has 58 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 1/30/2025.
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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 2,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,098 positive reviews and 55 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 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 17,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,694 positive reviews and 1,093 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.39 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 246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 228 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 1,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,114 positive reviews and 148 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. 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 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 227 positive reviews and 32 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 Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2022 |
| Franchise | CreativeForge Games |
| Developer | Bigosaur |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1859290 |
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 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 814 positive reviews and 145 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. 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 #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 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.
8. 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 #8 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.
9. 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 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2023 |
| Developer | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Publisher | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1199830 |
10. CPUCores :: Maximize Your FPS
Maximize your FPS :: Use CPUCores to isolate and constrain OS + non-game processes and dedicate CPU resources to be used exclusively for your games! CPUCores fully integrates with all Steam games!
CPUCores :: Maximize Your FPS has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,938 positive reviews and 2,681 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run CPUCores :: Maximize Your FPS on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2015 |
| Developer | Smorb Software |
| Publisher | Smorb Software |
| Steam App Id | 384300 |
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| 197 | 9/11/2018 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 358 | 5/26/2022 | 92 | $39.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/14/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 4/21/2022 | 81 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/12/2017 | 80 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/22/2019 | 78 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 5/14/2019 | 76 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/18/2023 | 76 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 7/6/2015 | 73 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/8/2019 | 72 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 7/11/2018 | 71 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/2/2024 | 69 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/21/2020 | 67 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/2/2024 | 67 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/1/2023 | 67 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/22/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/7/2017 | 65 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/14/2021 | 64 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Make Me LAG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 31). Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 16). Computer Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Hardware Engineers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Star Impact on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). How To Hack In? on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). CPUCores :: Maximize Your FPS on Steam. Steam Store.