Best Moddable Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,438 Moddable 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. Moddable game rankings were last updated on 12/30/2024.

Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:

1. People Playground

Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

People Playground banner

People Playground holds the #1 spot for "best Moddable game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 270,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266,428 positive reviews and 3,803 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 possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 7/23/2019
Developer mestiez
Publisher Studio Minus
Steam App Id 1118200

2. Left 4 Dead 2

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Left 4 Dead 2 banner

Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 930,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 907,928 positive reviews and 22,937 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/16/2009
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 550

3. 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 banner

RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,854 positive reviews and 4,067 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $34.99 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 $34.99
Release Date 10/17/2018
Developer Ludeon Studios
Publisher Ludeon Studios
Steam App Id 294100

4. 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 banner

Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 796,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 777,194 positive reviews and 19,528 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 10/12/2012
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 227300

5. Mount & Blade: Warband

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Mount & Blade: Warband banner

Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,877 positive reviews and 3,731 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 3/31/2010
Developer TaleWorlds Entertainment
Publisher TaleWorlds Entertainment
Steam App Id 48700

6. Half-Life 2

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Half-Life 2 banner

Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 232,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 226,438 positive reviews and 5,574 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/16/2004
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 220

7. VPet-Simulator

Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!

VPet-Simulator banner

VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,736 positive reviews and 761 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/14/2023
Developer LB Game
Publisher LB Game
Steam App Id 1920960

8. BeamNG.drive

A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

BeamNG.drive banner

BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 297,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,577 positive reviews and 7,695 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. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 5/29/2015
Developer BeamNG
Publisher BeamNG
Steam App Id 284160

9. Factorio

Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.

Factorio banner

Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,849 positive reviews and 5,391 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $35.00 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 $35.00
Release Date 8/14/2020
Developer Wube Software LTD.
Publisher Wube Software LTD.
Steam App Id 427520

10. Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

Garry's Mod banner

Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,129,826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,093,497 positive reviews and 36,329 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/29/2006
Developer Facepunch Studios
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 4000

More Moddable Games

Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Moddable games available on Steam.

ImageName
Actions
People Playground steam charts
5,392
7/23/2019
97
$4.99
Steam Charts
Left 4 Dead 2 steam charts
23,103
11/16/2009
97
$9.99
Steam Charts
RimWorld steam charts
22,608
10/17/2018
97
$34.99
Steam Charts
Euro Truck Simulator 2 steam charts
49,850
10/12/2012
97
$4.99
Steam Charts
Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
3,823
3/31/2010
96
$19.99
Steam Charts
Half-Life 2 steam charts
4,374
11/16/2004
96
$9.99
Steam Charts
VPet-Simulator steam charts
4,929
8/14/2023
96
Free
Steam Charts
BeamNG.drive steam charts
21,257
5/29/2015
96
$24.99
Steam Charts
Factorio steam charts
26,886
8/14/2020
96
$35.00
Steam Charts
Garry's Mod steam charts
27,187
11/29/2006
96
$4.99
Steam Charts
tModLoader steam charts
24,814
5/16/2020
96
Free
Steam Charts
Entropy : Zero 2 steam charts
172
8/20/2022
96
Free
Steam Charts
A Hat in Time steam charts
74
10/5/2017
96
$29.99
Steam Charts
American Truck Simulator steam charts
7,401
2/2/2016
96
$4.99
Steam Charts
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack steam charts
2,327
5/25/2010
96
$19.99
Steam Charts
POSTAL 2 steam charts
743
11/2/2012
95
$9.99
Steam Charts
Ravenfield steam charts
705
5/18/2017
95
$10.79
Steam Charts
Half-Life steam charts
2,773
11/19/1998
95
$9.99
Steam Charts
Don't Starve steam charts
1,040
4/23/2013
95
$9.99
Steam Charts
Counter-Strike: Source steam charts
12,560
11/1/2004
95
$9.99
Steam Charts
Page 1 of 5

Soures & References

Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 30). Steam Store. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 30). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.

Explore

Discover the best of Steam. Find your next game, free weekend, or even track the next Steam Sale all in one spot.