Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 90,769 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 8/21/2025.
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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 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,978 positive reviews and 861 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:8/21/2025
- 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 325,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 315,994 positive reviews and 9,456 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. 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 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,934 positive reviews and 16,358 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:8/22/2025
- Steam App Id:1049590
4. 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 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,269 positive reviews and 1,023 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:8/15/2025
- Steam App Id:2763740
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 556,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,542 positive reviews and 49,250 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:8/19/2025
- Steam App Id:304930
6. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,416 positive reviews and 9,924 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:10/3/2021
- Developer:Gaggle Studios, Inc.
- Publisher:Gaggle Studios, Inc.
- Last Updated:8/20/2025
- Steam App Id:1568590
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,481 positive reviews and 802 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.
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 218,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199,707 positive reviews and 18,938 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:8/22/2025
- Steam App Id:700330
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,316 positive reviews and 4,663 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:8/21/2025
- Steam App Id:1476970
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 390,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317,049 positive reviews and 73,446 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:8/22/2025
- Steam App Id:291550
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3419430
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049590
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/304930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1568590
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920960
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/700330
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/291550