Best Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated titles. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free games are available at the bottom of the page. Overwhelmed by the options? Browse by category to find the perfect game for you!
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MotoGP™20
This year, experience all the thrills of the more-complete-than-ever Managerial Career mode and enjoy new technical improvements and graphics. Customize your bike and suit! Compete against the MotoGP™ legends or challenge your friends online!
Desktop Kanojo
This is a desktop mascot that can be placed anywhere on your desktop to bring more fun to your desktop
XCOM®: Chimera Squad
XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.
Blush Blush
You are responsible somehow for a curse that befalls 12 unfortunate hawt dudes. Now you have to find them and break the curse with your love!!
Kaion Tale MMORPG
Enter a magical 2D world online with thousands of players in this MMORPG! Make new friends and play with thousands online! The adventure is yours.
The Shattering
The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller. Its defining features are the dynamic environments, beautiful aesthetic and intriguing story. The gameplay is meant to submerge you in the mind of John, as you take each step forward into the twisted mystery of what happened.
Warhammer Underworlds - Shadespire Edition
Lead your fighters to Glory in the ultimate PvP dice-and-cards strategy combat game. Warhammer Underworlds - Shadespire Edition pits mighty warbands against one another in an eternal battle for glory in the realms of the Age of Sigmar.
Help Will Come Tomorrow
In an uninhabitable Siberian wilderness, in a wake of October Revolution, a group of passengers survives the mysterious catastrophe of Trans-Siberian railway train. They must endure in a harsh ice-clad climate until rescue arrives. Facing many dangers, their own weaknesses and, their own prejudice.
Dragon Marked For Death
Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers.
No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut
A slow burn retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light.
Train Station Renovation - First Job
Welcome to the prologue to Train Station Renovation. This is where you will learn and teach how to renovate these small and the largest train stations in the world.
Micro Platformer
A minimalistic platformer with a 1x1 tileset. No enemies, no bullets, no lasers. Just sheer platforming.
Swords of Gurrah
Swords of Gurrah is a real time multiplayer sword fighting VR game. Fight with or against friends, with battles up to 12 players. Choose from over a huge variety of weapons and create a fighting style of your own!
Loop-Loop DX
Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself.
Epic Conquest 2
An Action RPG inspired by the classics, with special touch in the game mechanics and anime-style story telling!
Merchant of the Skies
Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. People live in fear of the dragon. Embark with your friend Brent on a dangerous quest to kill the dragon and become a hero.
Coloring Game 3
Coloring Game 3 is a new paint-by-number game which has already won hearts of numerous players. Now the game offers new difficulty modes.
Drug Dealer Simulator
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
Steam is home to a vast library of games, from indie titles to AAA blockbusters. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. That's where wasdland.com comes in.
We curate the most popular and highest-rated games on Steam considering factors such as player count, review score, and genre to give you a comprehensive overview of the best games that Steam has to offer.
Whether you're looking for a new game to play with friends, a single-player experience that will keep you entertained for hours, or something in between, we're sure you will find something you'll love.
Most played games on Steam
Take a look at the top games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 04th 2025.
1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a fps, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game, thanks to its 728,245 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
728,245
players
2. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 340,877 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games based on player count.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
340,877
players
3. Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night. Rust is a survival, crafting and multiplayer game developed and published by Facepunch Studios. Released on February 08th 2018 has received 1,227,784 reviews of which 1,071,135 were positive and 156,649 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 144,942 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games based on player count.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649
144,942
players
4. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a cats, free to play and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 25,814 reviews of which 25,220 were positive and 594 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 135,970 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games.
9.6
25,220
594
135,970
players
5. 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 90,136 reviews of which 74,161 were positive and 15,975 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 118,070 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games.
8.1
74,161
15,975
118,070
players
6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X is a fps, pvp and multiplayer game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 80,430 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
80,430
players
7. Dune: Awakening
Rise from survival to greatness and challenge the power of an Imperium in Dune: Awakening, a brand-new open world survival and crafting game. Alone or together with others, you must survive the sandworm, build a home, craft your ornithopter, and unravel the story of the missing Fremen. Dune: Awakening is a open world survival craft, massively multiplayer and third person game developed and published by Funcom. Released on June 10th 2025 has received 45,264 reviews of which 36,147 were positive and 9,117 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 78,289 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games.
7.9
36,147
9,117
78,289
players
8. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe! Marvel Rivals is a free to play, multiplayer and hero shooter game developed and published by NetEase Games. Released on December 05th 2024 has received 287,569 reviews of which 228,817 were positive and 58,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 77,769 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games.
7.9
228,817
58,752
77,769
players
9. Dead by Daylight
Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer. Dead by Daylight is a horror, multiplayer and survival horror game developed and published by Behaviour Interactive Inc.. Released on June 14th 2016 has received 797,216 reviews of which 630,223 were positive and 166,993 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 71,172 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games.
7.9
630,223
166,993
71,172
players
10. ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design. ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a souls-like, online co-op and rogue-like game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by FromSoftware, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on May 29th 2025 has received 65,672 reviews of which 48,901 were positive and 16,771 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 62,101 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games.
7.4
48,901
16,771
62,101
players
Best deals on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games available on Steam right now, updated on July 04th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games.
1. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a stealth, strategy and tactical game developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2016 has received 37,237 reviews of which 35,767 were positive and 1,470 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals.
9.4
35,767
1,470
-99%
39.99€
0.64€
2. In Sound Mind
In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind. In Sound Mind is a horror, psychological horror and story rich game developed by We Create Stuff and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2021 has received 5,812 reviews of which 5,535 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal.
9.2
5,535
277
-99%
29.99€
0.52€
3. My Friendly Neighborhood
Something scary is happening with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, The Friendly Neighborhood! Play as Gordon, a repairman sent to get to the bottom of this disturbing dilemma. Fend off puppets and solve puzzles in this survival horror adventure. My Friendly Neighborhood is a singleplayer, survival horror and funny game developed by John Szymanski and Evan Szymanski and published by DreadXP. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 2,773 reviews of which 2,651 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal.
9.1
2,651
122
-99%
28.99€
0.44€
4. Roadwarden
Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. Roadwarden is a rpg, text-based and adventure game developed by Moral Anxiety Studio and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on September 12th 2022 has received 4,218 reviews of which 4,001 were positive and 217 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals.
9.1
4,001
217
-99%
10.99€
0.21€
5. Prodeus
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware. Prodeus is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by Bounding Box Software Inc. and published by Humble Games. Released on September 23rd 2022 has received 7,556 reviews of which 7,021 were positive and 535 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals.
9
7,021
535
-99%
24.99€
0.47€
6. Black Book
“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures. Black Book is a card battler, turn-based tactics and female protagonist game developed by Morteshka and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on August 10th 2021 has received 6,021 reviews of which 5,575 were positive and 446 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals.
9.0
5,575
446
-99%
24.99€
0.49€
7. New Super Lucky's Tale
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers! New Super Lucky's Tale is a adventure, 3d platformer and action-adventure game developed and published by Playful Corp.. Released on August 21st 2020 has received 640 reviews of which 611 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals.
8.9
611
29
-99%
27.99€
0.48€
8. Figment 2: Creed Valley
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments. Figment 2: Creed Valley is a soundtrack, exploration and puzzle game developed by Bedtime Digital Games and published by Bedtime Digital Games and 4Divinity. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,173 reviews of which 1,100 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals.
8.9
1,100
73
-99%
24.50€
0.29€
9. Venba
Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss. Venba is a cooking, casual and narrative game developed and published by Visai Games. Released on July 31st 2023 has received 2,577 reviews of which 2,379 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals.
8.8
2,379
198
-99%
14.99€
0.26€
10. Lightmatter
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness. Lightmatter is a logic, indie and adventure game developed by Tunnel Vision Games and published by Aspyr. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 2,740 reviews of which 2,505 were positive and 235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals.
8.8
2,505
235
-99%
19.50€
0.34€
Free games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 04th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games.
1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a fps, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 728,245 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games on Steam.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
728,245
players
2. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 340,877, this game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free games on Steam.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
340,877
players
3. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a cats, free to play and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 25,814 reviews of which 25,220 were positive and 594 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 135,970, this game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free games on Steam.
9.6
25,220
594
135,970
players
4. 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 90,136 reviews of which 74,161 were positive and 15,975 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 118,070 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.1
74,161
15,975
118,070
players
5. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X is a fps, pvp and multiplayer game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 80,430 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
80,430
players
6. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe! Marvel Rivals is a free to play, multiplayer and hero shooter game developed and published by NetEase Games. Released on December 05th 2024 has received 287,569 reviews of which 228,817 were positive and 58,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 77,769 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free games on Steam.
7.9
228,817
58,752
77,769
players
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. Path of Exile is a free to play, dark fantasy and action rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 235,091 reviews of which 209,822 were positive and 25,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 59,424 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.8
209,822
25,269
59,424
players
8. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a free to play, hero shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,161,472 reviews of which 1,044,264 were positive and 117,208 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 48,886 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
48,886
players
9. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed by Respawn and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 04th 2020 has received 994,979 reviews of which 668,053 were positive and 326,926 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 47,006 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free games on Steam.
6.7
668,053
326,926
47,006
players
10. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game Warframe is a free to play, action rpg and looter shooter game developed and published by Digital Extremes. Released on March 25th 2013 has received 626,503 reviews of which 545,393 were positive and 81,110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 42,235 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.6
545,393
81,110
42,235
players