Best Top-Down Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,935 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 11/21/2025.
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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 11,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,416 positive reviews and 63 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. Escape From Duckov
Escape from Duckov is a PVE indie survival RPG — in a duck's world!. Scavenge for resources, build your hideout, and upgrade your gear in the world of Duckov. Start from nothing and rise to the top. Outwit hostile ducks, survive, or make it out alive.
Escape From Duckov 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 82,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,559 positive reviews and 2,064 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape From Duckov on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.
Poco has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,538 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/20/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Micah Boursier |
| Steam App Id | 3454610 |
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 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,506 positive reviews and 66 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,910 positive reviews and 3,472 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 |
6. 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 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,588 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,228 positive reviews and 508 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 |
8. Finding Paradise
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Finding Paradise 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 19,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,045 positive reviews and 434 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
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 111,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,653 positive reviews and 3,805 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 | Don't Starve Franchise |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107,023 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,388 positive reviews and 3,635 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
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| 12 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,491 | 10/16/2025 | 96 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 1/26/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 189 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/15/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 171 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,623 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,922 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 233 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 12/9/2022 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/13/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 123 | 3/28/2019 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 12/16/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Escape From Duckov on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). Paper Lily - Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.