Free Indie Games on Steam
Steam currently has 78,842 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 10/1/2024.
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1. 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 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 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).
2. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,876 positive reviews and 564 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:5/21/2024
- Franchise:100 Cozy Games
- Developer:100 Cozy Games
- Publisher:100 Cozy Games
- Last Updated:9/30/2024
- Steam App Id:2977660
3. 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 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,419 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,920 positive reviews and 1,499 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:10/6/2024
- Steam App Id:2709570
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 373,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 306,144 positive reviews and 66,994 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:10/4/2024
- Steam App Id:291550
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 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 546,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,855 positive reviews and 46,573 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:9/28/2024
- Steam App Id:304930
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 Indie 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. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game.
Crosshair V2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,715 positive reviews and 530 negative reviews — making it "Very 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:1/27/2023
- Developer:CenterPoint Gaming
- Publisher:CenterPoint Gaming
- Last Updated:10/2/2024
- Steam App Id:2250040
8. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within the SCP Foundation during a containment breach, many of the anomalies have bypassed security and escaped from their chambers - without peaceful intentions. Become site personnel, a re-containment agent, or an anomalous entity and fight to take control of or escape the facility!
SCP: Secret Laboratory 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 200,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183,446 positive reviews and 16,941 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:10/6/2024
- Steam App Id:700330
9. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
The RPG where all your characters grind for you! Choose classes as they level up, and spend their loot to gain more power... but don't let the simple graphics fool you, IdleOn gets more complex as you progress!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Indie games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,043 positive reviews and 3,895 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:9/14/2024
- Steam App Id:1476970
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Indie 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
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 30). Cats on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2977660
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2709570
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/291550
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 28). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/304930
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 20). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1568590
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 2). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2250040
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/700330
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 14). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 5). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/412220