Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 91,626 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 9/12/2025.
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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 40,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,114 positive reviews and 1,007 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:9/12/2025
- 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 327,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318,453 positive reviews and 9,530 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 391,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317,620 positive reviews and 73,864 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:9/12/2025
- Steam App Id:291550
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 814 positive reviews and 417 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:8/18/2025
- Steam App Id:3037410
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 557,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,830 positive reviews and 49,359 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:9/13/2025
- Steam App Id:304930
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 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,585 positive reviews and 1,054 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:9/2/2025
- Steam App Id:2763740
7. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create a guild of heroes who keep fighting, even while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock new classes, and level up 19 unique skills! Each World Boss you defeat unlocks new content, so there's always something new to play!
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 23,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,469 positive reviews and 4,697 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:9/2/2025
- Steam App Id:1476970
8. Supermarket Together
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!
Supermarket Together has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,193 positive reviews and 3,982 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 Supermarket Together on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:8/9/2024
- Developer:DeadDevsTellNoLies
- Publisher:DeadDevsTellNoLies
- Last Updated:9/14/2025
- Steam App Id:2709570
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,653 positive reviews and 811 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.
10. NGU IDLE
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
NGU IDLE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,750 positive reviews and 522 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NGU IDLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3419430
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 10). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/291550
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3037410
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 13). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/304930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2709570
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920960
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147690