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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Corpse Keeper
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
The Rogue Prince of Persia
Sprint on the walls with a unique 2D movement, flowing seamlessly into fast-paced acrobatic combat as you tear through an army invading your capital city, in this action-platformer roguelite installment in the Prince of Persia series.
Rack and Slay
The rogue-like dungeon crawler where you're a billiard ball! Push monster balls into holes or traps in randomly generated levels. Stack up countless game-changing items to create broken builds. Find combos to create your own synergies and customize your playstyle. Rack and Slay!
Stellar Initiative
Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire. Complete missions, install new upgrades, discover powerful artifacts, and find the best strategy!
Bounty: Drag Racing
Bounty: Drag Racing is the most complete online drag racing experience on the market. Race the fastest and most varied types of dragsters in the world. Customize and fine tune your cars to achieve maximum performance and hop online for the closest type of racing!
Idle Fishing
Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other!
Doki Doki AI Interrogation
A short interrogation game taking full advantage of ChatGPT! You are tasked with interrogating the suspect [AI] of a murder case as an [excellent police officer]. How you choose to interrogate the suspect is up to you. How the AI reacts is rendered in real-time through ChatGPT.
Space industrial empire
This is a idle game modeled on industrial building gameplay. It will be three-dimensional, complex industrial assembly line, easy, simple plane conveyor belt. At the same time to join the battleship assembly, space campaign, character development, giant construction, trade orders and other gameplay!
Starstruck Vagabond
A space captain accidentally freezes themselves for two thousand years, finding themselves in an unfamiliar galaxy. Fortunately, there's always someone who needs cargo delivered.
Casino Simulator
Casino Simulator Expand Your Casino From Scratch, Hire Employees, Customize It, Gamble, Enjoy Your Own Casino
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Ships At Sea
Experience the thrill of navigating a wide range of ships. In single- and multiplayer modes, immerse yourself in tasks such as service, cargo transport, and commercial fishing as you explore the breathtaking open world of Norway´s Islands and its stunning scenery. The ocean is within your reach!
Galacticare
Build, manage and optimise intergalactic hospitals! Recruit staff to satisfy the whims of various alien species, and cure their bizarre illnesses - for money! Save the (literal) Galaxy in story mode, or head into sandbox to design the hospital of your dreams.
WARNO
Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.
Esports Godfather
E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!
Zet Zillions
Zet Zillions is a single-player roguelike deckbuilder where you use your cards to make freakish combinations and explode entire planets. BIG-BADDA-BOOM!
Taora : Survival
Taora is an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse !
Magical Mic Duel: Senpai, Hear My Spell
ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊˚ Embrace your destiny in Magical Mic Duel: Senpai, Hear My Spell! Your voice commands the forces of fabulousness. Chant spells with conviction, and witness dazzling displays of magical might! The world needs your power. Step up and claim your place as the ultimate magical girl!
DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.
Star Trek: Resurgence
Authentic Star Trek adventure from former members of Telltale Games. Engage in diplomacy, pilot shuttlecraft, and use your tricorder and phaser to overcome challenging puzzles and deadly threats. Tough decisions will impact relationships, your story, and the fate of the galaxy. What will YOU do?
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 on wasdland.com.
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 May 14th 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 8,757,655 reviews of which 7,597,400 were positive and 1,160,255 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game, thanks to its 1,500,123 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
7,597,400
1,160,255
1,500,123
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 2,483,907 reviews of which 2,025,545 were positive and 458,362 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 590,441 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games based on player count.
8.1
2,025,545
458,362
590,441
players
3. 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 991,574 reviews of which 665,737 were positive and 325,837 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. While seeing 236,592 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games based on player count.
6.7
665,737
325,837
236,592
players
4. 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 1,219,187 reviews of which 1,063,896 were positive and 155,291 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 145,363 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games.
8.7
1,063,896
155,291
145,363
players
5. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 20 million players have already joined the fray, play free now! NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is a battle royale, multiplayer and martial arts game developed by 24 Entertainment and published by NetEase Games Global. Released on August 11th 2021 has received 322,848 reviews of which 225,079 were positive and 97,769 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 118,170 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games.
6.9
225,079
97,769
118,170
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 277,341 reviews of which 222,645 were positive and 54,696 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 115,097 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games.
8.0
222,645
54,696
115,097
players
7. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop! Wallpaper Engine is a utilities and anime game developed and published by Wallpaper Engine Team. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 888,098 reviews of which 870,653 were positive and 17,445 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 113,179 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games.
9.7
870,653
17,445
113,179
players
8. 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, casual and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 17,262 reviews of which 16,921 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 112,538 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games.
9.6
16,921
341
112,538
players
9. 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 89,060 reviews of which 73,412 were positive and 15,648 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 101,816 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games.
8.1
73,412
15,648
101,816
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 750,433 reviews of which 479,286 were positive and 271,147 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 97,243 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games.
6.4
479,286
271,147
97,243
players
Best deals on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games available on Steam right now, updated on May 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games.
1. Distant Worlds 2
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Distant Worlds 2 is a strategy, simulation and 4x game developed by CodeForce and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on March 10th 2022 has received 3,217 reviews of which 2,290 were positive and 927 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals.
6.9
2,290
927
-98%
50.00€
1.00€
2. Age of Wonders III
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike! Age of Wonders III is a strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on March 31st 2014 has received 12,557 reviews of which 10,078 were positive and 2,479 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal.
7.9
10,078
2,479
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
3. DEPLOYMENT
Deployment is an intense competitive top-down shooter game. Infosoldiers, made of pure information, fight in an endless war between governments and megacorporations to rule over the digital systems that control the world. Deploy your troops from up to five different classes! DEPLOYMENT is a action, racing and multiplayer game developed and published by Whale Rock Games. Released on April 10th 2018 has received 792 reviews of which 637 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal.
7.6
637
155
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
4. The Ascent
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it? The Ascent is a top-down shooter, cyberpunk and rpg game developed by Neon Giant and published by Curve Games. Released on July 29th 2021 has received 22,797 reviews of which 16,874 were positive and 5,923 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals.
7.3
16,874
5,923
-97%
34.00€
1.02€
5. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter is a simulation, naval combat and world war ii game developed by Iron Wolf Studio S.A. and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2023 has received 1,028 reviews of which 776 were positive and 252 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals.
7.2
776
252
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
6. The Lamplighters League
Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue. The Lamplighters League is a story rich, adventure and rpg game developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on October 03rd 2023 has received 907 reviews of which 642 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals.
6.8
642
265
-97%
44.33€
1.33€
7. Lost Eidolons
Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield. Lost Eidolons is a jrpg, war and perma death game developed and published by Ocean Drive Studio and Inc.. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 1,947 reviews of which 1,362 were positive and 585 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals.
6.8
1,362
585
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
8. We Are The Dwarves
We Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure where you take control of three Dwarven astronauts and lead them through the hordes of enemies in the depths of their Universe. We Are The Dwarves is a indie, adventure and action game developed and published by Whale Rock Games. Released on February 25th 2016 has received 1,318 reviews of which 892 were positive and 426 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals.
6.6
892
426
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
9. 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 5,732 reviews of which 5,458 were positive and 274 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals.
9.2
5,458
274
-96%
32.25€
1.29€
10. 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 1,141 reviews of which 1,071 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals.
8.9
1,071
70
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
Free games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 14th 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 8,757,655 reviews of which 7,597,400 were positive and 1,160,255 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,500,123 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games on Steam.
8.7
7,597,400
1,160,255
1,500,123
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 2,483,907 reviews of which 2,025,545 were positive and 458,362 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 590,441, this game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free games on Steam.
8.1
2,025,545
458,362
590,441
players
3. 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 991,574 reviews of which 665,737 were positive and 325,837 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 236,592, this game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free games on Steam.
6.7
665,737
325,837
236,592
players
4. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 20 million players have already joined the fray, play free now! NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is a battle royale, multiplayer and martial arts game developed by 24 Entertainment and published by NetEase Games Global. Released on August 11th 2021 has received 322,848 reviews of which 225,079 were positive and 97,769 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 118,170 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free games on Steam.
6.9
225,079
97,769
118,170
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 277,341 reviews of which 222,645 were positive and 54,696 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 115,097 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.0
222,645
54,696
115,097
players
6. 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, casual and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 17,262 reviews of which 16,921 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 112,538 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free games on Steam.
9.6
16,921
341
112,538
players
7. 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 89,060 reviews of which 73,412 were positive and 15,648 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 101,816 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.1
73,412
15,648
101,816
players
8. 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 750,433 reviews of which 479,286 were positive and 271,147 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 97,243 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free games on Steam.
6.4
479,286
271,147
97,243
players
9. 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 622,939 reviews of which 542,752 were positive and 80,187 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 54,895 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free games on Steam.
8.7
542,752
80,187
54,895
players
10. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat. VRChat is a vr, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by VRChat Inc.. Released on February 01st 2017 has received 238,624 reviews of which 180,376 were positive and 58,248 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 52,985 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free games on Steam.
7.5
180,376
58,248
52,985
players