Best Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 101,842 Indie 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. Indie game rankings were last updated on 4/17/2026.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Indie game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 997,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 982,460 positive reviews and 15,225 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 309,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 305,032 positive reviews and 4,726 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 974,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 955,217 positive reviews and 19,151 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 |
4. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 261,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 256,867 positive reviews and 4,282 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 301,257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 295,421 positive reviews and 5,836 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.24 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
6. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,016 positive reviews and 759 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
7. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,516,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,477,246 positive reviews and 39,525 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
8. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 232,604 positive reviews and 5,017 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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 | $27.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
9. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,445 positive reviews and 183 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
10. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 912,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 888,941 positive reviews and 23,186 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
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| 42,264 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,048 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42,259 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,598 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,732 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,885 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,418 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,997 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,423 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,207 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,074 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 333 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 5/7/2024 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,569 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,271 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,892 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 15). Hades on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 19). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.