Free 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 32,954 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 10/6/2024.
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1. 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, 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,214 positive reviews and 8,169 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:10/6/2024
- Steam App Id:2923300
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 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 273,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 265,132 positive reviews and 8,010 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. 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 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,119 positive reviews and 19,136 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:10/6/2024
- Steam App Id:1449850
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,124 positive reviews and 1,261 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:10/6/2024
- Steam App Id:1905180
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,677 positive reviews and 2,187 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:10/6/2024
- Steam App Id:365670
6. Goose Goose Duck
Time to be a Silly Goose! Immerse yourself in the various environments of the Birdverse of Goose Goose Duck. A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Watch out for those malicious Mallards and other birds!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,168 positive reviews and 8,637 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:9/20/2024
- Steam App Id:1568590
7. DDNet
Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!
DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,617 positive reviews and 2,193 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 DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:8/17/2020
- Developer:DDNet Team
- Publisher:DDNet Team
- Last Updated:10/5/2024
- Steam App Id:412220
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,575 positive reviews and 5,731 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:10/4/2024
- Steam App Id:1973530
9. Lust Goddess
Lust Goddess is a hot and thrilling collectible card game, in which you will assemble your unique squad of sexy mercenary girls. Earn their love and trust, and they will show you their gratitude by bringing your wildest and lewdest fantasies to life!
Lust Goddess has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,240 positive reviews and 3,167 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Lust Goddess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:2/21/2024
- Developer:BRAWEA LTD
- Publisher:BRAWEA LTD
- Last Updated:10/4/2024
- Steam App Id:2808930
10. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting characters from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,818 positive reviews and 3,106 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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:3/25/2020
- Developer:Codename Entertainment Inc.
- Publisher:Codename Entertainment Inc.
- Last Updated:10/3/2024
- Steam App Id:627690
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). Banana on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923300
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449850
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1905180
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). Blender on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/365670
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 20). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1568590
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 5). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/412220
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1973530
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2808930
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 3). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/627690