Best Philosophical Games on Steam
Steam currently has 890 Philosophical 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. Philosophical game rankings were last updated on 5/6/2024.
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1. Before Your Eyes
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.
Before Your Eyes holds the #1 spot for "best Philosophical game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,136 positive reviews and 292 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 Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Before Your Eyes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2021 |
| Franchise | Skybound Games |
| Developer | GoodbyeWorld Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 1082430 |
2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,893 positive reviews and 741 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
3. Slay the Princess
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,893 positive reviews and 271 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
4. The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
The Last Campfire has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,051 positive reviews and 207 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/7/2021 |
| Developer | Hello Games |
| Publisher | Hello Games |
| Steam App Id | 990630 |
5. SOMA
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
SOMA has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,961 positive reviews and 1,595 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2015 |
| Franchise | Frictional Games |
| Developer | Frictional Games |
| Publisher | Frictional Games |
| Steam App Id | 282140 |
6. A Space for the Unbound
A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.
A Space for the Unbound has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,248 positive reviews and 100 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/19/2023 |
| Franchise | Mojiken |
| Developer | Mojiken |
| Publisher | Toge Productions |
| Steam App Id | 1201270 |
7. Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End
"All ended well.There was nothing to grieve about." A farewell, and a greeting.
Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,027 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,997 positive reviews and 30 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. The Talos Principle
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
The Talos Principle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,407 positive reviews and 1,335 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Talos Principle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2014 |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 257510 |
9. The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
The Forgotten City has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,138 positive reviews and 361 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2021 |
| Franchise | Dear Villagers |
| Developer | Modern Storyteller |
| Publisher | Dear Villagers |
| Steam App Id | 874260 |
10. The Talos Principle 2
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
The Talos Principle 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,467 positive reviews and 359 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 11/2/2023 |
| Franchise | Croteam Official |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 835960 |
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 | 7 | 4/8/2021 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 10/23/2023 | 94 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 10/7/2021 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 9/22/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/19/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/4/2018 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 262 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 7/28/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 333 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 10/13/2023 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/22/2020 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 1/29/2020 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/20/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/20/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 10/26/2023 | 92 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/21/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/9/2020 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/22/2020 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/4/2015 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Before Your Eyes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Slay the Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 8). The Last Campfire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 19). SOMA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). A Space for the Unbound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 11). The Talos Principle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). The Forgotten City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). The Talos Principle 2 on Steam. Steam Store.