Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 89,046 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 7/11/2025.
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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 27,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,038 positive reviews and 635 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
- Developer:Marcel Zurawka
- Publisher:Irox Games
- Last Updated:7/11/2025
- 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 319,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 309,852 positive reviews and 9,217 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. 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 83, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,687 positive reviews and 810 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:7/10/2025
- Steam App Id:2763740
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 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,120 positive reviews and 13,500 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:7/12/2025
- Steam App Id:1049590
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 555,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,922 positive reviews and 49,034 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:7/8/2025
- Steam App Id:304930
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,062 positive reviews and 4,572 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:7/6/2025
- Steam App Id:1476970
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 46,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,023 positive reviews and 794 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 388,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 315,937 positive reviews and 72,481 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:7/11/2025
- Steam App Id:291550
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 216,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,535 positive reviews and 18,585 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:7/12/2025
- Steam App Id:700330
10. Aimlabs
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 40 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

Aimlabs has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,737 positive reviews and 9,880 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 Aimlabs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:6/17/2023
- Developer:State Space Labs, Inc.
- Publishers:
- Last Updated:7/12/2025
- Steam App Id:714010
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049590
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/304930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920960
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/291550
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/700330
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/714010