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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The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare
When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear and his fairy sidekick head to the darker side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.
Arthurian Legends
Arthurian Legends is a medieval first person action game set in the land of Albion during a time of myth and legend. Battle hordes of Saxons, demonic beasts, the undead and worse in thy quest to save Albion from The Masters of the Old Religion.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防
Easy to learn but hard to master, Touhou Monster TD is a unique Tower defense Game. Control your character, level up and unlock tower skills and character talents, use your wisdom to defeat incoming enemies. Travel the Gensokyo, find out why the “Incident” happened this time.
A Juggler's Tale
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Tails of Iron
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Ruins of Albion
Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure.
Legend Bowl
Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more!
Super Woden GP
Feel the excitement of the 90s with the isometric perspective, its huge number of vehicles and its brilliant soundtrack. More than 70 cars from six manufacturers from different countries to buy, an extensive campaign mode, dozens of circuits, rally stages, championships, and much more awaits you!
Reactor Tech²
Become the main power engineer of the world - the builder of the most powerful power plant that feeds the whole world! You have to build your own power plant, research new technologies and make the most successful power company in 100 gaming years.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
Song of Iron
Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery. Your goal is not.
Marfusha:Sentinel Girls
A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.
Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet
Shop Tycoon is a store simulator. Create a supermarket, sex shop, games store or a store with good Polish vodka. Place your logo, hire employees, expand your car fleet, build offices and parking lots, create a chain of stores and more!
LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE
Challenge the Great Tree with the maidens of Gensokyo! Challenge the mysterious great tree that suddenly appeared! Form and develop a large team from the characters of Touhou Project, and challenge the powerful foes that stand in your way! Now, enter the labyrinth that pierces even the skies!
Starmancer
From a small 2-man team comes a unique space station management sim. Take on the role of an A.I commanding a lost space ark. Try not to let your crew run amok and wreck the place.
Toodee and Topdee
A cosmic turbulence caused the 2D Platformer and the Top-Down Puzzler dimensions to merge! Switch between Toodee and Topdee and their unique perspectives to overcome hard-as-nails challenges, solve mind-melting puzzles and defeat huge bosses.
GRIME
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
Tanks: The Crusades
A top-down shooter with tanks that have various assorted abilities, with support for multiplayer and a level editor.
Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City!
Wildermyth
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
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 16th 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 305 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
305
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 209 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
209
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
91
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
79
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
9.4
4,566
89
38
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
9.2
2,169
75
36
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
9.3
6,775
305
35
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played 2.5d games.
9.4
1,315
12
24
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
20
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 16th 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 16th 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
38
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
24
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
10
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free 2.5d games on Steam.
8.8
2,264
190
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free 2.5d games on Steam.
6.8
256
104