Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 89,747 Indie 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 Indie game rankings were last updated on 7/29/2025.
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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 Indie game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,819 positive reviews and 706 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
- Developers:
- Publisher:Irox Games
- Last Updated:7/29/2025
- Steam App Id:3419430
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 312,459 positive reviews and 9,324 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,945 positive reviews and 909 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
- Developers:
- Publisher:Oni Gaming
- Last Updated:7/28/2025
- Steam App Id:2763740
4. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 556,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,178 positive reviews and 49,116 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:7/7/2017
- Developer:Smartly Dressed Games
- Publisher:Smartly Dressed Games
- Last Updated:7/25/2025
- Steam App Id:304930
5. Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.
Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,992 positive reviews and 15,051 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:7/20/2023
- Developer:Nimble Neuron
- Publishers:
- Last Updated:7/29/2025
- Steam App Id:1049590
6. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,167 positive reviews and 799 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
7. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep playing after you close the game! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — each BOSS you defeat unlocks new content, so you won't reach endgame without a fight!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,166 positive reviews and 4,610 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play IdleOn - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:4/2/2021
- Developer:Lavaflame2
- Publisher:Lavaflame2
- Last Updated:7/29/2025
- Steam App Id:1476970
8. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 217,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198,375 positive reviews and 18,707 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 SCP: Secret Laboratory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:12/29/2017
- Developer:Northwood Studios
- Publisher:Northwood Studios
- Last Updated:7/29/2025
- Steam App Id:700330
9. Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,430 positive reviews and 72,877 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
- Release Date:10/17/2017
- Developer:Blue Mammoth Games
- Publisher:Ubisoft
- Last Updated:7/28/2025
- Steam App Id:291550
10. Aimlabs
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 40 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!
Aimlabs has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,185 positive reviews and 9,990 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 Aimlabs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:6/17/2023
- Developer:State Space Labs, Inc.
- Publishers:
- Last Updated:7/29/2025
- Steam App Id:714010
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/304930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049590
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920960
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/700330
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/291550
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/714010