Free Singleplayer Games on Steam

Steam currently has 61,988 Singleplayer 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 Singleplayer 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 !

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Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Singleplayer 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.

2. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

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Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 593,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 517,733 positive reviews and 75,565 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.

3. Once Human

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,342 positive reviews and 26,143 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.

4. The Sims™ 4

Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

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The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,692 positive reviews and 18,963 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 The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

5. 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!

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tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Singleplayer 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).

6. Cats

Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.

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Cats has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Singleplayer 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.

7. Path of Exile

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

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Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 226,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,200 positive reviews and 24,331 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 Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

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.

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Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Singleplayer 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.

9. 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!

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Supermarket Together has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Singleplayer 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).

10. The First Descendant

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

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The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,001 positive reviews and 39,820 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run The First Descendant on the Steam Deck.

More Free Singleplayer Games

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Banana banner image
406,737
4/23/2024
81
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Warframe banner image
70,415
3/25/2013
87
Free
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Once Human banner image
55,976
7/9/2024
71
Free
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The Sims™ 4 banner image
37,015
6/18/2020
86
Free
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tModLoader banner image
27,432
5/16/2020
96
Free
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Cats banner image
23,670
5/21/2024
74
Free
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Path of Exile banner image
20,930
10/23/2013
88
Free
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Brawlhalla banner image
17,558
10/17/2017
81
Free
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Supermarket Together banner image
16,794
8/9/2024
91
Free
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The First Descendant banner image
15,601
6/30/2024
55
Free
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