Best 2D 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 2d games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free 2d games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Nitro Express
Nitro Express is a 2D side-view gun action game where cute pixel-art girls shoot assault weapons with 360° free aiming in the streets of Japan!
Crafty Survivors
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Broventure: The Wild Co-op
Broventure = Vampire Survivors + Base building + Co-op. Band together with friends and obliterate hordes of grueling enemies, gather crucial resources, and transform your camp into a sanctuary of liberation.
Blacksmith Master
Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.
House of Legacy
Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.
Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors
Fire up the forge and craft your finest weapons in Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors, a reforged adventure! Equip the local warriors with custom swords, bows, shields and more in your hands-on blacksmith shop. Follow the soldiers into battle as you push onward toward the evil wizard Dudley!
Maltese's Fluffy Onsen
Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind.
The Slormancer
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
your sisters
Who needs one desktop girl when you can have a whole squad? Meet your adorable chaos crew, always cute, sometimes weird and fun. Your Sisters is a little dose of dopamine for your boring desktop.
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?
Little Sim World
Welcome to Little London! Little Sim World is a cosy 2D life sim set in the heart of a little city full of charm, dreams, and surprises. Design your perfect home, meet quirky locals, build your routine, and live life at your own pace. A gentle world, a fresh start, and a story only you can write!
To Pixelia
Meet the Pixelians and discover the ultimate life simulator in To Pixelia. As you climb your career ladder of choice, step into the world of politics, art, sports, music, and even crime. Live your dream life in pixels!
Ratopia
Ratopia is a new game that has combined elements of both strategic survival and city building. With plenty of content available, and more planned, enjoy a vast world to adventure and populate with citizens! Build your own economical system to sustain your ideal city of Ratopia.
StarVaders
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
Dimensionals
Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tactical challenge. Fight through an epic story told in the style of voice acted comic book cutscenes.
Path of Kung Fu
Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!
Warfare Legacy Collection
Warfare 1917 and 1944 return, fully remastered with enhanced visuals, full-screen support, and custom battles. Warfare Legacy Collection also Includes the Battle of the Bulge, a brand-new campaign set during WWII’s final offensive with all-new missions, snowy maps, and intense front-line action.
World of Goo 2
Build bridges, grow towers, terraform terrain, and fuel flying machines in the stunning followup to the multi-award winning World of Goo. The world is beautiful, dangerous, and evolving.
Magic Rune Stone
This is an action rogue-lite adventure game where you will play different roles with different equipment and blessings.You will constantly challenge powerful enemies and kill bosses. The game comes with a "Survivors Mode". One game, double the fun. I hope you like it.
BOKURA: planet
"There's something I can't tell you..." Explore new frontiers of co-op gaming in BOKURA: planet, a puzzle adventure game that you can only play with two players. Take on the role of a spaceship's exploration crew and try to escape from the red planet you crash-landed on.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
Monster Prom 4: Monster Con
Can you find love at the nerdiest convention ever? "Monster Con" goes back to the multiplayer dating sim formula: go through absurd and funny situations as you find love among six sexy monsters! Who will you romance? The mimic who cosplays? The idol clown? Or the eldritch cutie? (There's also Liam)
Old Skies
A time travel adventure spanning two hundred years! Dive into the past with time agent Fia Quinn as she embarks on seven trips through time. History is up for grabs, from the speakeasies of Prohibition to the vicious gangs of the Gilded Age to the World Trade Center on September 10, 2001.
Beholder: Conductor
A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!
Most played 2d games on Steam
Take a look at the top 2d games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
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 hours, 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 ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 89,834 reviews of which 73,975 were positive and 15,859 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 2d game, thanks to its 80,621 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
73,975
15,859
80,621
players
2. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available! Terraria is a open world survival craft, sandbox and survival game developed and published by Re-Logic. Released on May 16th 2011 has received 1,409,473 reviews of which 1,373,979 were positive and 35,494 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 19,867 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 2d games based on player count.
9.7
1,373,979
35,494
19,867
players
3. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. Hollow Knight is a metroidvania, souls-like and platformer game developed and published by Team Cherry. Released on February 24th 2017 has received 415,946 reviews of which 403,641 were positive and 12,305 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 5,918 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among 2d games based on player count.
9.6
403,641
12,305
5,918
players
4. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win! Goose Goose Duck is a multiplayer, free to play and online co-op game developed and published by Gaggle Studios and Inc.. Released on October 03rd 2021 has received 72,691 reviews of which 63,019 were positive and 9,672 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 2,354 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.5
63,019
9,672
2,354
players
5. Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today! Clicker Heroes is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Playsaurus. Released on May 13th 2015 has received 61,304 reviews of which 54,989 were positive and 6,315 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,061 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.8
54,989
6,315
2,061
players
6. Transformice
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats! Transformice is a free to play, multiplayer and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Atelier 801. Released on January 30th 2015 has received 27,661 reviews of which 24,320 were positive and 3,341 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 1,220 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.6
24,320
3,341
1,220
players
7. Across the Obelisk
Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk! Across the Obelisk is a rogue-like, strategy and 2d game developed by Dreamsite Games and published by Paradox Interactive and Paradox Arc. Released on August 16th 2022 has received 11,866 reviews of which 9,733 were positive and 2,133 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 1,128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.0
9,733
2,133
1,128
players
8. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel. Godot Engine is a game development, utilities and software game developed and published by Godot Engine. Released on February 23rd 2016 has received 7,806 reviews of which 6,696 were positive and 1,110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 1,011 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.3
6,696
1,110
1,011
players
9. Nine Sols
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm. Nine Sols is a metroidvania, souls-like and difficult game developed and published by RedCandleGames. Released on May 28th 2024 has received 28,896 reviews of which 27,488 were positive and 1,408 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 608 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 2d games.
9.3
27,488
1,408
608
players
10. Castle Crashers®
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth! Castle Crashers® is a 2d, online co-op and co-op game developed and published by The Behemoth. Released on September 26th 2012 has received 125,598 reviews of which 120,733 were positive and 4,865 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 553 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2d games.
9.5
120,733
4,865
553
players
Best deals on 2d games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of 2d games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted 2d games.
1. Wordle
Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game. Wordle is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by PreoNus Games and published by Gigantum Games. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 614 reviews of which 521 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for 2d category.
8.0
521
93
-99%
29.99€
0.32€
2. Narita Boy
Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world! Narita Boy is a action, retro and adventure game developed by Studio Koba and published by Team17. Released on March 30th 2021 has received 1,632 reviews of which 1,273 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in 2d games.
7.5
1,273
359
-99%
24.99€
0.33€
3. Serial Cleaner
Slip on your flares, grab your shades and hop in your station wagon, it's time to work… as a professional mob cleaner. In this stylish award winning 2D action-stealth game you have to make sure you get in, clean up and get out without leaving a trace - Queue the funky 70s inspired soundtrack! Serial Cleaner is a stealth, action and indie game developed by Draw Distance and published by Curve Games. Released on July 14th 2017 has received 3,770 reviews of which 3,244 were positive and 526 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in 2d games.
8.3
3,244
526
-98%
14.99€
0.40€
4. Moonstone Island
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training! Moonstone Island is a creature collector, deckbuilding and 2d game developed by Studio Supersoft and published by Raw Fury. Released on September 20th 2023 has received 3,857 reviews of which 3,257 were positive and 600 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.2
3,257
600
-98%
19.50€
0.52€
5. Super Daryl Deluxe
Shoot rubber ducky arrows, pound enemies with a rhino hammer, and help Beethoven get his groove back in the last totally normal high school themed RPGvania you’ll ever want. Super Daryl Deluxe is a action, indie and rpg game developed and published by Dan & Gary Games. Released on April 10th 2018 has received 483 reviews of which 418 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.1
418
65
-98%
19.99€
0.51€
6. Flynn: Son of Crimson
Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s! Flynn: Son of Crimson is a adventure, indie and action game developed by Studio Thunderhorse and published by Humble Games. Released on September 15th 2021 has received 676 reviews of which 576 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.0
576
100
-98%
19.99€
0.40€
7. Braveland Pirate
The Braveland trilogy concludes with the most exciting book of all, number three – welcome to Braveland Pirate strategy game! A crew of pirates led by Captain Jim embarks on a search for the Eternal Treasure. Braveland Pirate is a tactical rpg, turn-based tactics and pirates game developed and published by Tortuga Team. Released on September 14th 2015 has received 424 reviews of which 364 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.0
364
60
-98%
14.79€
0.43€
8. Deleveled
Master momentum in this unique jumping game that features no jump button! Preserve your potential energy and fall to new heights as you solve these clever puzzles and maneuver your way to victory. Deleveled is a precision platformer, puzzle-platformer and physics game developed by ToasterFuel and published by ToasterFuel and The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild. Released on September 10th 2020 has received 374 reviews of which 300 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for 2d games.
7.5
300
74
-98%
8.19€
0.21€
9. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features! Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a precision platformer, 2d platformer and difficult game developed by Merge Games and Jankenteam and published by Merge Games. Released on June 22nd 2021 has received 817 reviews of which 639 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for 2d games.
7.5
639
178
-98%
19.99€
0.44€
10. Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator
Open your own Card shop by the seaside! Buy, trade and sell Cards, OR keep them for your own collection! Earn reputation with customers, beat your shop goals, unlock new decorations, and host exciting events to bring everyone to the best Card shop in town! Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator is a funny, 2d and capitalism game developed by Henry's House, Oscar Brittain and Rob Gross and published by Akupara Games. Released on February 10th 2022 has received 440 reviews of which 319 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for 2d games.
6.9
319
121
-98%
19.50€
0.49€
Free 2d games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play 2d games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play 2d games.
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 hours, 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 ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 89,834 reviews of which 73,975 were positive and 15,859 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 80,621 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free 2d games on Steam.
8.1
73,975
15,859
80,621
players
2. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win! Goose Goose Duck is a multiplayer, free to play and online co-op game developed and published by Gaggle Studios and Inc.. Released on October 03rd 2021 has received 72,691 reviews of which 63,019 were positive and 9,672 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,354, this 2d game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free 2d games on Steam.
8.5
63,019
9,672
2,354
players
3. Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today! Clicker Heroes is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Playsaurus. Released on May 13th 2015 has received 61,304 reviews of which 54,989 were positive and 6,315 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,061, this 2d game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free 2d games on Steam.
8.8
54,989
6,315
2,061
players
4. Transformice
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats! Transformice is a free to play, multiplayer and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Atelier 801. Released on January 30th 2015 has received 27,661 reviews of which 24,320 were positive and 3,341 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,220 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
8.6
24,320
3,341
1,220
players
5. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel. Godot Engine is a game development, utilities and software game developed and published by Godot Engine. Released on February 23rd 2016 has received 7,806 reviews of which 6,696 were positive and 1,110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,011 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
8.3
6,696
1,110
1,011
players
6. Grim Clicker
Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle. Grim Clicker is a clicker, idler and free to play game developed by EvilCharm Games and published by EvilCharm Games and Aleksandr Golovkin. Released on January 30th 2024 has received 2,772 reviews of which 2,187 were positive and 585 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 156 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
7.6
2,187
585
156
players
7. GraalOnline Era
Era is a modern 2D action MMO RPG. Purchase weapons and work with a gang to compete in activities such as special events, base capturing and PvP battles in the Spar Complex, or start your own gang and chart your own path! GraalOnline Era is a rpg, battle royale and shooter game developed by GraalOnline and published by Toonslab. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 580 reviews of which 412 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 108 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
6.8
412
168
108
players
8. Awesomenauts - the 2D moba
Use your power, show your might! Play this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game for FREE now! AWESOMENAUTS combines 2D platforming with team-based strategy and hero based action. Whether you are a new recruit or an intergalactic legend, play AWESOMENAUTS! Awesomenauts - the 2D moba is a moba, multiplayer and 2d game developed by Ronimo Games and published by Atari. Released on August 01st 2012 has received 26,731 reviews of which 22,618 were positive and 4,113 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free 2d games on Steam.
8.3
22,618
4,113
100
players
9. The Powder Toy
The Powder Toy is a classic physics sandbox game, which simulates air pressure and velocity, heat, gravity and a countless number of interactions between different substances The Powder Toy is a simulation, sandbox and 2d game developed and published by The Powder Toy Team. Released on June 14th 2024 has received 1,852 reviews of which 1,824 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free 2d games on Steam.
9.4
1,824
28
85
players
10. Kakele Online - MMORPG
Kakele Online is a 2D MMORPG! It is a cross platform top-down multiplayer open world nostalgic and classic 2D pixel art real time role playing game. Play on Mobile and PC! NO pay to win! NO ads on PC! Play for FREE! Kakele Online - MMORPG is a mmorpg, pixel graphics and indie game developed and published by ViVa Games. Released on April 15th 2021 has received 434 reviews of which 367 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free 2d games on Steam.
7.9
367
67
72
players