Best Science Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,074 Science 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. Science game rankings were last updated on 10/18/2024.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Science game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 411,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 406,314 positive reviews and 5,395 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.
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,894 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165,319 positive reviews and 2,575 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. STEINS;GATE
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
STEINS;GATE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,799 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,332 positive reviews and 467 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. At the moment, it is possible to play STEINS;GATE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/8/2016 |
| Franchise | Science Adventure Series |
| Developer | MAGES. Inc. |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 412830 |
4. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,674 positive reviews and 204 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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. Universe Sandbox
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe. VR optional.
Universe Sandbox has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,407 positive reviews and 928 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Universe Sandbox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2015 |
| Developer | Giant Army |
| Publisher | Giant Army |
| Steam App Id | 230290 |
6. Portal Reloaded
Portal Reloaded is a free, community made modification for Portal 2. The mod builds on the concepts of the main game by allowing you to place a third portal, which enables traveling between two different timelines. Thinking in four dimensions is vital to solving 25 brand new mind-bending puzzles.
Portal Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,662 positive reviews and 769 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Portal Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Portal Stories: Mel
Portal Stories: Mel is a community made, free modification for Portal 2 based in the Portal universe. It tells the story of Mel, who meets a new personality core and faces an undiscovered threat to the Aperture facility.
Portal Stories: Mel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,257 positive reviews and 850 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/25/2015 |
| Developer | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Publisher | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 317400 |
8. Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Kerbal Space Program has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,799 positive reviews and 6,057 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kerbal Space Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2015 |
| Franchise | Private Division |
| Developer | Squad |
| Publisher | Private Division |
| Steam App Id | 220200 |
9. Abiotic Factor
Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats.
Abiotic Factor has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,510 positive reviews and 748 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 Abiotic Factor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/2/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Deep Field Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 427410 |
10. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Besiege has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Science games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,164 positive reviews and 2,170 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Spiderling Studios |
| Developer | Spiderling Studios |
| Publisher | Spiderling Studios |
| Steam App Id | 346010 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Science games available on Steam.
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| 988 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 321 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 284 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 683 | 7/26/2019 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 216 | 8/24/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,368 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 805 | 5/2/2024 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 184 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,259 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 6/11/2019 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 5/8/2018 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 9/5/2024 | 93 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 2/18/2022 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 6/14/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Portal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). STEINS;GATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Universe Sandbox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 17). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Abiotic Factor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.