Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 101,781 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 4/17/2026.
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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 97,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,070 positive reviews and 3,309 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac 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:4/17/2026
- 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 364,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 353,736 positive reviews and 10,443 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. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,208 positive reviews and 6,135 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 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:11/6/2025
- Developer:Lavaflame2
- Publisher:Lavaflame2
- Last Updated:4/18/2026
- Steam App Id:1476970
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,585 positive reviews and 17,271 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:7/19/2023
- Developer:Nimble Neuron
- Publishers:
- Last Updated:4/15/2026
- Steam App Id:1049590
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,818 positive reviews and 861 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.
6. 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 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,211 positive reviews and 1,439 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:4/18/2026
- Steam App Id:2763740
7. Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox
Pixel Worlds is a free-to-play sandbox MMO where players build worlds, craft items, explore dungeons, farm resources, and trade in a player-driven economy, all within a shared online universe rebuilt as a fresh start for a fair and stable long-term experience.
Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,786 positive reviews and 1,778 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:6/9/2017
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- Publishers:
- Last Updated:4/17/2026
- Steam App Id:636040
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 561,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 511,398 positive reviews and 50,198 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:4/16/2026
- Steam App Id:304930
9. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,012 positive reviews and 518 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:11/15/2024
- Developer:Multicast
- Publisher:MulticastGames
- Last Updated:4/3/2026
- Steam App Id:3037410
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 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 404,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 324,894 positive reviews and 79,226 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:4/17/2026
- Steam App Id:291550
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3419430
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 15). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049590
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920960
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/636040
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 16). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/304930
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3037410
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/291550