Best Moddable Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,448 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 1/24/2025.
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1. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
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 271,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 267,789 positive reviews and 3,813 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 |
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 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 934,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 911,067 positive reviews and 23,039 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.
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 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 202,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198,487 positive reviews and 4,093 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 |
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 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 800,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 781,284 positive reviews and 19,627 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 |
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 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 164,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,082 positive reviews and 3,739 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 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 234,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 228,681 positive reviews and 5,636 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.
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 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 44,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,755 positive reviews and 762 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.
8. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
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 299,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 291,864 positive reviews and 7,754 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).
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 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 204,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198,710 positive reviews and 5,396 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 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 1,133,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,097,315 positive reviews and 36,456 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Moddable games available on Steam.
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| 3,388 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33,438 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,774 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,576 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,989 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,285 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,362 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,499 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,603 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 16,655 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 184 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26,618 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,597 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,002 | 5/26/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 11/2/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 798 | 5/18/2017 | 95 | $10.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 825 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,392 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,547 | 11/1/2004 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.