Best Underground Games on Steam
Steam currently has 674 Underground 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. Underground game rankings were last updated on 12/2/2024.
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1. Content Warning
Film your friends doing scary things to become SpöökTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone)
Content Warning holds the #1 spot for "best Underground game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,953 positive reviews and 6,184 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.59 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Content Warning on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.59 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2024 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2881650 |
2. Towards Future
Waking up in the darkness, unable to see the sunrise, he remembered the little master carefully carried him home. The base has already fallen into ruin and there are no signs of any living people here. Where did the little master go? Is there any hope left under the doomsday?
Towards Future has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 660 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Towards Future on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/18/2022 |
| Developer | 拾伍司工坊 |
| Publisher | Eternal Dream |
| Steam App Id | 1888010 |
3. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1
On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 538 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1129920 |
4. Meg's Monster
Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.
Meg's Monster has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 979 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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.
5. Last Train Outta' Wormtown
Last Train Outta' Wormtown is a chaotic Sandworm vs. Cowboys showdown. The Worm can only detect players touching the sand, like "hot lava" with a giant sandworm twist! Work together, Complete the objectives, and get outta' Wormtown! - Or, play as the Worm and gobble up your friends!
Last Train Outta' Wormtown has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,159 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Last Train Outta' Wormtown on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 4/20/2023 |
| Developer | Get(Color) Games |
| Publisher | Get(Color) Games |
| Steam App Id | 2318480 |
6. Cave Crawlers
Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.
Cave Crawlers has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,322 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cave Crawlers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/10/2023 |
| Developer | Heroic Pyxel LLC |
| Publisher | Heroic Pyxel LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2143030 |
7. OBSCURA
Descend under a mountain to the marketplace below, where everything has a price. Meet the four men who can each give you what you need, but beware: they have their own hidden motives and uses for you. OBSCURA is a dark fantasy romance VN that asks how far you'll go to get what you need.
OBSCURA has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2024 |
| Developer | Rotten Raccoons |
| Publisher | Rotten Raccoons |
| Steam App Id | 2342920 |
8. Dungeons of Blood and Dream
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Dungeons of Blood and Dream has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 508 positive reviews and 20 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $18.99 |
| Release Date | 11/11/2024 |
| Developer | Lori Vornoy |
| Publisher | Lori Vornoy |
| Steam App Id | 2488590 |
9. THE LONGING
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.
THE LONGING has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,869 positive reviews and 498 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 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 | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Application Systems |
| Developer | Studio Seufz |
| Publisher | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Steam App Id | 893850 |
10. ChronoBreach
A deadly factory surrounds you. The manipulation of time is necessary to escape this underground facility. Use your wit, your laser blaster, and your time-warping abilities to face your demise head-on and triumph!
ChronoBreach has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 259 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 4/29/2019 |
| Franchise | UpsilonGames |
| Developer | UpsilonGames |
| Publisher | UpsilonGames |
| Steam App Id | 971210 |
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| 2,526 | 4/1/2024 | 94 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/18/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/2/2023 | 91 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 4/20/2023 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 7/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 9/9/2024 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 11/11/2024 | 89 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 3/5/2020 | 89 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/29/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/2/2024 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $8.70 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 88 | $3.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 12/21/2023 | 88 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/16/2019 | 87 | $11.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 8/24/2022 | 87 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 6/13/2024 | 87 | $4.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 10/27/2023 | 86 | $1.97 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/26/2017 | 86 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/14/2021 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Content Warning on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Towards Future on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Meg's Monster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Last Train Outta' Wormtown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 9). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). OBSCURA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Dungeons of Blood and Dream on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). THE LONGING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). ChronoBreach on Steam. Steam Store.