Best Top-Down Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,336 Top-Down 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. Top-Down game rankings were last updated on 1/12/2025.
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1. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner holds the #1 spot for "best Top-Down game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,372 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2795000 |
2. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,749 positive reviews and 2,859 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
3. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,052 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
4. Paper Lily - Chapter 1
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Paper Lily - Chapter 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,376 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
5. Baba Is You
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Baba Is You has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,736 positive reviews and 466 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2019 |
| Developer | Hempuli Oy |
| Publisher | Hempuli Oy |
| Steam App Id | 736260 |
6. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,872 positive reviews and 395 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 Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
7. Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,217 positive reviews and 381 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tiny Glade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
8. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,601 positive reviews and 2,961 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
9. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,088 positive reviews and 3,619 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 Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
10. Felvidek
In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.
Felvidek has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,200 positive reviews and 42 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 | 3/29/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2299900 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 71 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 263 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/15/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 1/26/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 206 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 776 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,351 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,021 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/29/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 12/9/2022 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/13/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 3/29/2019 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,062 | 4/5/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 215 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 242 | 9/23/2022 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,220 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Paper Lily - Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.