Best Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 24,114 Free to Play 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. Free to Play game rankings were last updated on 2/15/2026.
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1. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! holds the #1 spot for "best Free to Play game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,708 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,323 positive reviews and 385 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 HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:8/17/2023
- Developer:KayAnimate
- Publisher:KayAnimate
- Last Updated:2/15/2026
- Steam App Id:2420510
2. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,157 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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:5/7/2024
- Developer:Howlin' Hugs
- Publisher:USC Games
- Last Updated:2/16/2026
- Steam App Id:2795000
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,553 positive reviews and 853 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 not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
4. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,449 positive reviews and 246 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 Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:2/6/2024
- Franchise:MrSuicideSheep
- Developer:MrSuicideSheep
- Publisher:MrSuicideSheep
- Last Updated:2/8/2026
- Steam App Id:1568400
5. Travellin Cats in Paris
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Travellin Cats in Paris has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,734 positive reviews and 185 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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:7/17/2023
- Franchise:Travellin Cats
- Developer:Travellin Cats
- Publisher:Travellin Cats
- Last Updated:2/27/2026
- Steam App Id:2313250
6. Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam
Find 200 cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Can you find them all?
Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,354 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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:12/1/2023
- Franchise:Travellin Cats
- Developer:Travellin Cats
- Publisher:Travellin Cats
- Last Updated:3/17/2026
- Steam App Id:2608050
7. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,967 positive reviews and 2,902 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,455 positive reviews and 523 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 360,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 350,454 positive reviews and 10,362 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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).
10. Shiina Taki's Decameron
Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath.
Shiina Taki's Decameron has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,967 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420510
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2795000
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 18). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920960
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1568400
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Travellin Cats in Paris on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313250
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2608050
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1289310
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1583720
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Shiina Taki's Decameron on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3269960