Best Philosophical Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,537 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 12/23/2025.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,267 positive reviews and 413 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2021 |
| Franchise | Skybound Games |
| Developer | GoodbyeWorld Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 1082430 |
2. 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 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,020 positive reviews and 422 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 10/7/2021 |
| Franchise | Hello Games |
| Developer | Hello Games |
| Publisher | Hello Games |
| Steam App Id | 990630 |
3. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,796 positive reviews and 876 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 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 | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
4. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,417 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/10/2025 |
| Developer | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Publisher | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Steam App Id | 4122860 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,019 positive reviews and 1,095 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.74 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 | $0.74 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,690 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,703 positive reviews and 1,987 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2015 |
| Franchise | Frictional Games |
| Developer | Frictional Games |
| Publisher | Frictional Games |
| Steam App Id | 282140 |
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 2,943 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,891 positive reviews and 52 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,763 positive reviews and 198 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 1/19/2023 |
| Franchise | 方块游戏 (CubeGame) |
| Developer | Mojiken |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1201270 |
9. Peaks of Yore
Travel around The Great Gales to climb challenging peaks in this physics-based climbing adventure set in 1887. Meet like-minded mountaineers, unlock helpful climbing gear, and become a pioneer of mountaineering.
Peaks of Yore has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,337 positive reviews and 79 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peaks of Yore on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $18.99 |
| Release Date | 10/26/2023 |
| Developer | Anders Grube Jensen |
| Publisher | TraipseWare |
| Steam App Id | 2236070 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,907 positive reviews and 1,496 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2014 |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 257510 |
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| 61 | 4/8/2021 | 96 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 261 | 10/7/2021 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 223 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 11/10/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 285 | 9/21/2015 | 94 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/4/2018 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 1/19/2023 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 10/26/2023 | 94 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 195 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 7/28/2021 | 93 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 333 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/21/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/20/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/13/2023 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/22/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 10/20/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 1/29/2020 | 92 | $6.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 4/10/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/9/2020 | 92 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Before Your Eyes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). The Last Campfire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 27). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). SOMA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). A Space for the Unbound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Peaks of Yore on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). The Talos Principle on Steam. Steam Store.