Best 2.5D Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated 2.5d games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free 2.5d games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Wandering Sword
Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.
Conbunn Cardboard
A chill and cozy platformer. Hop around collecting the lost CDs of a cute DJ in this land made of cardboard!
MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline
Mega Man X DiVE reimagined the world of the Mega Man X series, and now it's getting an offline version! Strengthen your characters and weapons with a variety of powerups to make them all your own. Then test them out in the side-scrolling action of "what-if" worlds in Mega Man X!
Draft of Darkness
Draft of Darkness is a survival horror RPG with deck building and roguelike dungeon exploration. Recruit allies, synergize their decks to create powerful card combos. Manage your limited resources and explore procedurally generated maps to determine the story's outcome.
Sclash
Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!
Doomsday Hunters
Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!
The Rule of Land: Pioneers
This is a survival game. After the coronation, human beings had to move into the underground. Fifty years later, some people thought the disaster was over and organized a survival competition on the surface. Some brave people took part in the competition . You are one of them.
TRY AGAIN
You're Benny, a test character trapped in an unfinished game by a figure called The Designer. She's up against a deadline for her publisher which means it's your last day as a test character. Navigate the facility, dodge game-dev chaos and defy expectations to become the main character.
miniBONG
"miniBONG" is a lightweight rogue-like game that focuses on dress-up DIY and idle gameplay, while incorporating elements of combat, character development, and strategy.. You can feel the charm of dressing up and fighting at the same time.
STASIS: BONE TOTEM
Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...
LIVE A LIVE
The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.
ZED ZONE
A great catastrophe has come, and you, who are on duty, crash and trapped in a Zed Zone. There are zombies and monsters everywhere, In order to escape, by collecting materials, upgrading skills, building shelters, defeating zombie waves and mysterious mechs, chasing a glimmer of hope.
Terra Nil
Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace.
Halls of Torment: Prelude
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Noobs Want to Live
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Writer's Life
In "Writer's Life", the player will play a novel lover, open their career as a novel writer. The hardships of writing, the anxiety of shelving a new book will bring you a new and exciting experience.
The Feast
The Feast is an invitation to a bizarre family dinner party that takes an unexpected turn. Join the most surreal meal of your life, discover what you truly stand for, and create your own tragic spectacle in this short thought-inspiring and unforgettable adventure with multiple endings.
Kainga: Seeds of Civilization
Welcome to the mystical world of Kainga, an unusual roguelite village-builder! Take control of a Thinker and, with the help of your people, grow a unique town to complete short challenges while discovering the world and adapting to the pressures of the environment, beasts and other tribes.
Final Upgrade
Help humanity to spread throughout the cosmos by exploring new worlds, building space factories and setting up trade routes. Research advanced technologies to increase efficiency and unlock new paths of development. Fight off other artificial intelligences in your goal to reach the Final Upgrade!
Somerville
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Most played 2.5d games on Steam
Take a look at the top 2.5d games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Galaxy Life
The universe is full of Starlings, tiny orange aliens that want to take over the galaxy. Create your own space colony, fight epic battles and discover new planets. Train your soldiers, develop your technology and create unimaginable gadgets. Enjoy this huge social game with friends! Galaxy Life is a strategy, city builder and wargame game developed and published by Phoenix Network. Released on August 31st 2022 has received 8,033 reviews of which 7,347 were positive and 686 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 2.5d game, thanks to its 357 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
7,347
686
357
players
2. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is a rpg, turn-based and jrpg game developed by Square Enix and ACQUIRE Corp. and published by Square Enix. Released on February 24th 2023 has received 13,574 reviews of which 12,882 were positive and 692 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 349 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 2.5d games based on player count.
9.2
12,882
692
349
players
3. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a jrpg, rpg and pixel graphics game developed by Rabbit & Bear Studios and published by 505 Games. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 3,921 reviews of which 3,018 were positive and 903 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 217 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among 2.5d games based on player count.
7.5
3,018
903
217
players
4. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. INSIDE is a 2.5d, puzzle-platformer and atmospheric game developed and published by Playdead. Released on July 07th 2016 has received 68,046 reviews of which 65,954 were positive and 2,092 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
9.5
65,954
2,092
92
players
5. Selaco
Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world. Selaco is a fps, shooter and female protagonist game developed and published by Altered Orbit Studios. Released on May 31st 2024 has received 4,436 reviews of which 4,077 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
8.9
4,077
359
87
players
6. Blood™ Fresh Supply
Battle an army of sycophantic cultists, zombies, gargoyles, hellhounds, and an insatiable host of horrors in your quest to defeat the evil Tchernobog. Squirm through 42 loathesome levels filled with more atmosphere than a Lovecraftian mausoleum. Blood™ Fresh Supply is a fps, shooter and 2.5d game developed by Nightdive Studios and Monolith Productions and published by Atari. Released on May 09th 2019 has received 7,080 reviews of which 6,775 were positive and 305 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
9.3
6,775
305
36
players
7. Illusion Carnival
A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now. Illusion Carnival is a psychological horror, 2.5d and cute game developed and published by KiZ. Released on July 11th 2024 has received 4,655 reviews of which 4,566 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
9.4
4,566
89
34
players
8. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure. Poco is a point & click, story rich and exploration game developed by Whalefall and published by Micah Boursier. Released on May 20th 2025 has received 1,327 reviews of which 1,315 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
9.4
1,315
12
29
players
9. Beyond Citadel
Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath. Beyond Citadel is a fps, female protagonist and boomer shooter game developed and published by doekuramori. Released on January 02nd 2025 has received 2,244 reviews of which 2,169 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
9.2
2,169
75
28
players
10. NEO: The World Ends with You
"Only the possibility of you can change our fate" Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called "Reapers' Game." NEO: The World Ends with You is a rpg, jrpg and action rpg game developed by Square Enix and h.a.n.d. and published by Square Enix. Released on October 19th 2022 has received 909 reviews of which 840 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
8.7
840
69
18
players
Best deals on 2.5d games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of 2.5d games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted 2.5d games.
1. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises! Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a adventure, indie and platformer game developed by Playtonic Games and published by Team17 Digital Ltd. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 1,269 reviews of which 1,042 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for 2.5d category.
7.8
1,042
227
-97%
29.99€
1.04€
2. Mayhem in Single Valley
In this fast-paced, puzzle-loaded action adventure, you’ll juggle housework, zombie hordes, family dinners and radioactive squirrels! Oh, and you have to prevent the end of the world while keeping everyone from finding out it was all your fault. Mayhem in Single Valley is a action, 2.5d and comedy game developed by Fluxscopic Ltd. and published by tinyBuild. Released on May 20th 2021 has received 308 reviews of which 266 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in 2.5d games.
8.0
266
42
-96%
14.79€
0.65€
3. Devil Spire
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics! Devil Spire is a dungeon crawler, rpg and dark fantasy game developed by Ithiro Sumi, Lucas Perdomo and Lucas Bressan and published by Ithiro Sumi. Released on February 02nd 2022 has received 431 reviews of which 387 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in 2.5d games.
8.3
387
44
-94%
8.19€
0.55€
4. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a jrpg, rpg and pixel graphics game developed by Rabbit & Bear Studios and published by 505 Games. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 3,921 reviews of which 3,018 were positive and 903 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for 2.5d games.
7.5
3,018
903
-91%
49.99€
4.71€
5. Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
KLONOA is a 3D side-scrolling action game series whose first title was released by Namco in 1997. Set in a unique universe populated by a range of original characters, the game follows the hero, Klonoa, as he sets off on a journey to save the world. Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a adventure, side scroller and 2.5d game developed by MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on July 07th 2022 has received 1,954 reviews of which 1,845 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for 2.5d games.
9.0
1,845
109
-88%
49.99€
6.46€
6. Slap City
Slap City is a Seriously Fun platform fighter with a perfect mix of characters from the Ludosity universe. Play Locally or Online. Slap it hard in Ranked or fast and loose in Slap Ball game mode. We are the original inventors of Clutch Technology. Slap City is a indie, action and fighting game developed and published by Ludosity. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 2,857 reviews of which 2,705 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for 2.5d games.
9.1
2,705
152
-87%
19.50€
2.57€
7. Noobs Want to Live
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build! Noobs Want to Live is a bullet hell, rogue-like and pixel graphics game developed by 元气弹工作室(GD Studio) and published by Lightning Games. Released on February 13th 2023 has received 4,864 reviews of which 4,362 were positive and 502 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for 2.5d games.
8.7
4,362
502
-83%
4.99€
0.85€
8. Withering Rooms
Withering Rooms is a challenging 2.5D horror RPG set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night. Explore Mostyn House to collect the perfect items for your build and face a huge cast of overgrown undead, invisible ghosts, devious witches, and more. Withering Rooms is a horror, action roguelike and 2.5d game developed by Moonless Formless and published by Perp Games. Released on April 05th 2024 has received 1,165 reviews of which 1,118 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for 2.5d games.
9.1
1,118
47
-80%
24.99€
5.21€
9. FAR: Changing Tides
An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home. FAR: Changing Tides is a atmospheric, action-adventure and post-apocalyptic game developed by Okomotive and published by Frontier Foundry. Released on March 01st 2022 has received 4,673 reviews of which 4,324 were positive and 349 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for 2.5d games.
8.9
4,324
349
-75%
19.99€
5.09€
10. Born of Bread
Get ready to go on a wacky and joyful turn-based RPG adventure! Play as Loaf, a freshly baked flour golem, and explore the different regions of a wonderful world ripe with mysteries with the help of a colorful cast of characters. Born of Bread is a party-based rpg, 2.5d and adventure game developed by WildArts Games and published by Dear Villagers. Released on December 05th 2023 has received 424 reviews of which 344 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for 2.5d games.
7.6
344
80
-70%
24.99€
7.49€
Free 2.5d games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play 2.5d games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play 2.5d games.
1. Galaxy Life
The universe is full of Starlings, tiny orange aliens that want to take over the galaxy. Create your own space colony, fight epic battles and discover new planets. Train your soldiers, develop your technology and create unimaginable gadgets. Enjoy this huge social game with friends! Galaxy Life is a strategy, city builder and wargame game developed and published by Phoenix Network. Released on August 31st 2022 has received 8,033 reviews of which 7,347 were positive and 686 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 357 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free 2.5d games on Steam.
8.9
7,347
686
357
players
2. Illusion Carnival
A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now. Illusion Carnival is a psychological horror, 2.5d and cute game developed and published by KiZ. Released on July 11th 2024 has received 4,655 reviews of which 4,566 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free 2.5d games on Steam.
9.4
4,566
89
34
players
3. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure. Poco is a point & click, story rich and exploration game developed by Whalefall and published by Micah Boursier. Released on May 20th 2025 has received 1,327 reviews of which 1,315 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free 2.5d games on Steam.
9.4
1,315
12
29
players
4. WooLoop
Wrap, weave, and wind your wool! Build works of art strand by strand, one loop at a time, in this tranquil game of craftsmanship. Draw inspiration from the large exhibition of levels available and unwind with the soothing soundtrack. WooLoop is a casual, puzzle and colorful game developed and published by ToastieLabs. Released on January 13th 2023 has received 2,369 reviews of which 2,123 were positive and 246 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free 2.5d games on Steam.
8.6
2,123
246
9
players
5. All Walls Must Fall - A Tech-Noir Tactics Game
All Walls Must Fall is a Tech-Noir Tactics game set in Berlin 2089, where the Cold War never ended. All Walls Must Fall - A Tech-Noir Tactics Game is a tactical rpg, turn-based tactics and turn-based strategy game developed and published by inbetweengames. Released on February 23rd 2018 has received 360 reviews of which 256 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free 2.5d games on Steam.
6.8
256
104
1
players
6. You Will (Not) Remain
You must stay in your apartment as the city around you falls to an Eldritch horror. You Will (Not) Remain is a pixel graphics, lovecraftian and 2.5d game developed by Bedtime Phobias and published by No way and we're indie baby of course we don't have a publisher. Released on January 06th 2022 has received 2,454 reviews of which 2,264 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free 2.5d games on Steam.
8.8
2,264
190