Best Underground Games on Steam
Steam currently has 555 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 5/7/2024.
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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 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,713 positive reviews and 3,402 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Content Warning on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2024 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Landfall Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2881650 |
2. 所向之未来 - Towards Future
从朝阳无法照射到的黑暗中醒来，他的记忆，停留在小主人小心翼翼地将他抱回家的那一幕。基地已然破败不堪，这里也没有任何人活着的气息。小主人究竟去了哪里，末日之下，究竟是否还存在希望……
所向之未来 - 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 629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 621 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 所向之未来 - 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 884 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 861 positive reviews and 23 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.
4. 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 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 512 positive reviews and 7 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 Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1129920 |
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 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 910 positive reviews and 35 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 1,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,673 positive reviews and 108 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 261 positive reviews and 5 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,425 positive reviews and 460 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Application Systems |
| Developer | Studio Seufz |
| Publisher | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Steam App Id | 893850 |
9. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
while True: learn() 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 6,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,155 positive reviews and 566 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
10. Mining Mechs
Unleash your inner miner as you commandeer a high-tech Mining Mech! Mine for valuable resources and upgrade your mech for even bigger hauls as you explore the underground. Fun to play alone or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer!
Mining Mechs has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,064 positive reviews and 75 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mining Mechs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2023 |
| Developer | Delayed Victory |
| Publisher | Delayed Victory |
| Steam App Id | 1603180 |
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 | 16,178 | 4/1/2024 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/18/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/2/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2020 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 4/20/2023 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 7/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/29/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 3/5/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 10/27/2023 | 88 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/16/2019 | 87 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 8/25/2022 | 87 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/14/2021 | 86 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/26/2017 | 86 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 12/21/2023 | 86 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/2/2024 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/12/2018 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/8/2021 | 84 | $44.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Content Warning on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). 所向之未来 - Towards Future on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Meg's Monster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Last Train Outta' Wormtown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 3). ChronoBreach on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). THE LONGING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Mining Mechs on Steam. Steam Store.