Free 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 43,476 2D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free 2D game rankings were last updated on 10/13/2025.
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1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat holds the #1 spot for "best free 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,649 positive reviews and 1,216 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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:3/5/2025
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- Publisher:Irox Games
- Last Updated:10/13/2025
- Steam App Id:3419430
2. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,968 positive reviews and 16,522 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
- Release Date:4/23/2024
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- Last Updated:10/13/2025
- Steam App Id:2923300
3. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 331,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321,569 positive reviews and 9,632 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,361 positive reviews and 11,701 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:2/26/2023
- Developer:ProjectMoon
- Publisher:ProjectMoon
- Last Updated:10/13/2025
- Steam App Id:1973530
5. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,066 positive reviews and 2,035 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
- Release Date:3/21/2022
- Developer:OBS Project
- Publisher:OBS Project
- Last Updated:10/8/2025
- Steam App Id:1905180
6. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,974 positive reviews and 2,931 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
- Release Date:4/24/2015
- Developer:Blender Foundation
- Publisher:Blender Foundation
- Last Updated:10/13/2025
- Steam App Id:365670
7. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 517 positive reviews and 110 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
- Release Date:10/3/2025
- Developer:EnigmaDev Studios
- Publisher:EnigmaDev Studios
- Last Updated:10/13/2025
- Steam App Id:3606890
8. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,622 positive reviews and 24,436 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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:1/19/2022
- Franchise:Yu-Gi-Oh!
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- Last Updated:10/9/2025
- Steam App Id:1449850
9. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,858 positive reviews and 1,098 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:5/1/2025
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- Publisher:Oni Gaming
- Last Updated:9/19/2025
- Steam App Id:2763740
10. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,159 positive reviews and 247 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:7/27/2023
- Developer:Sylv
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- Last Updated:10/4/2025
- Steam App Id:2471100
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3419430
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923300
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1973530
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1905180
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Blender on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/365670
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3606890
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449850
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 19). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2471100