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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Kill or Love
A visual novel about obsession, loneliness, and, based on your choices, varying amounts of murder.
Void Destroyer 2
Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.
Stoneshard
Stoneshard is a challenging turn-based RPG set in an open world. Experience the unforgiving life of a medieval mercenary: travel across the war-torn kingdom, fulfill contracts, fight, mend your wounds and develop your character without any restrictions.
The Watchers
The Watchers is a haunting co-op stealth game in which 2 players take control of a brother and sister trying to uncover the truth behind their mother’s disappearance. Explore the sinister compound of a local cult and work together to evade brutal enemies. But be careful. You’re being watched.
Yokai's Secret
"Yokai's secret" is a decrypt game with ecchi girls. The "Country of Yamato" once had cherry blossoms, and Yokai lived in peace with human beings. One day, the Yokai suddenly began to riot. In order to heal the world, you, as the "Master Hentai", embarked on the journey.
The Blind Prophet
A point'n'Click adventure game. Resolve mysteries and fight the Great Evil.
Summer Pockets
From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.
PictoQuest
Logic puzzles with a light RPG twist, here comes PictoQuest!
Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 3
New ground and in-air physics, new rider models and new animations will create a more immersive experience and enable you to enjoy the Supercross world at its best!
Nyakori's Rabbit Doll
Waking up in the beautiful night, maiden with cat’s ears whose name is Nyarutoru finds her friends nowhere. What are they waiting her ahead?
Vampire's Fall: Origins
For countless years the villagers of Vamp’Ire have enjoyed a life of peace and happiness. But now, rumors are spreading about a wielder of dark magic - a Witchmaster. Fearing the rumors to be true, the village musters a militia to prepare for the worst.
Split or Steal
Have you ever wanted to devote your time and energy to amassing a small fortune, and then place total trust in a complete stranger to not steal it all away from you?
Nubarron: The adventure of an unlucky gnome
Guide Gnome across the dangers of this twisted fairytale world. Can you make the annoying cloud go away? And recover his stolen Lucky Hat? Trust your friends? Find out in this, a casual platformer set in a beautiful painted world full of weird creatures you'll have to deal with.
ELDERBORN
ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.
Through the Darkest of Times
Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.
SIMULACRA 2
A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA.
Divine Miko Koyori
As an exorcist who commands powers of the divine, Koyori is sent to a remote village to exorcise the area as part of her training. However, what should have been a simple task soon escalates to unforeseen magnitudes as the dark plot behind the whole incident begins to unfold...
Ministry of Broadcast
Ministry of Broadcast is a narrative-driven single player cinematic platformer mixing Orwell’s 1984 with modern reality TV. A country divided by The Wall; to cross it and reach your family, you must compete on - and win - a reality TV show broadcast by the Regime.
The Pedestrian
I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?
H-Rescue
You want the girls ? You want to become a Hero ? You have to rescue em all ! H-Rescue is a game that combines match-2, simple puzzle and beauties. How the story goes is base on your choices, and the fate of the girls will be in your hands. Beware the bad choices. But first, CAN YOU RESCUE EM ALL ?
Soccer Manager 2020
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2020. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory!
Mortal Glory
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
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 05th 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 814,915 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
814,915
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 360,811 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
360,811
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 126,702 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
126,702
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 26,966 reviews of which 26,349 were positive and 617 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 122,818 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games.
9.6
26,349
617
122,818
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 108,077 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
108,077
players
6. Dune: Awakening
Rise from survival to greatness and challenge the power of an Imperium in Dune: Awakening, a multiplayer survival game on a massive scale. Survive the sandworm, craft your ornithopter, build a fortress, and ascend to power on an open world Arrakis shared with hundreds of other players. 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 46,031 reviews of which 36,708 were positive and 9,323 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 83,554 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games.
7.9
36,708
9,323
83,554
players
7. 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 79,674 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games.
7.9
228,817
58,752
79,674
players
8. 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 76,029 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
76,029
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 71,636 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
71,636
players
10. PEAK
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK? PEAK is a physics, multiplayer and online co-op game developed by Aggro Crab and published by Aggro Crab and landfall. Released on June 16th 2025 has received 38,401 reviews of which 35,748 were positive and 2,653 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 69,052 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games.
9.1
35,748
2,653
69,052
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 05th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games.
1. Black Desert
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more! Black Desert is a mmorpg, massively multiplayer and open world game developed and published by Pearl Abyss. Released on May 24th 2017 has received 86,919 reviews of which 64,416 were positive and 22,503 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10.
7.3
64,416
22,503
-100%
2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal.
9.4
35,767
1,470
-99%
39.99€
0.64€
3. 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 #3 best deal.
9.2
5,535
277
-99%
29.99€
0.52€
4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals.
9.1
2,651
122
-99%
28.99€
0.44€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals.
9.1
4,001
217
-99%
10.99€
0.21€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals.
9
7,021
535
-99%
24.99€
0.47€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals.
9.0
5,575
446
-99%
24.99€
0.49€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals.
8.9
611
29
-99%
27.99€
0.48€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals.
8.9
1,100
73
-99%
24.50€
0.30€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals.
8.8
2,379
198
-99%
14.99€
0.26€
Free games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 05th 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 814,915 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
814,915
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 360,811, this game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free games on Steam.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
360,811
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 26,966 reviews of which 26,349 were positive and 617 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 122,818, this game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free games on Steam.
9.6
26,349
617
122,818
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 108,077 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
108,077
players
5. 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 79,674 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free games on Steam.
7.9
228,817
58,752
79,674
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. Attracting a solid base of 76,029 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
76,029
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 62,890 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
62,890
players
8. 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 50,659 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free games on Steam.
6.7
668,053
326,926
50,659
players
9. 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 49,196 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
49,196
players
10. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a free to play, simulation and vehicular combat game developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on August 15th 2013 has received 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 43,953 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free games on Steam.
6.4
484,469
272,617
43,953
players