Best Free to Play Experimental Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play experimental games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 01st 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play experimental games on Steam.
More Games
1. Port of Call
Imagine waking up on a small dock with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. The first person you find is a grumpy, old man who enlists you to work on his ferry boat which seems to have materialized behind you. Port of Call is a indie, adventure and short game. Released on August 28th 2015 has received 1,251 reviews of which 1,102 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played experimental games.
8.4
1,102
149
1
players
2. A Raven Monologue
A Raven Monologue is a short experimental silent story about a raven that does not know how to croak and his relationship with the people in the town. A Raven Monologue is a indie, casual and atmospheric game. Released on January 11th 2018 has received 2,657 reviews of which 2,510 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played experimental games.
9.0
2,510
147
3. MetaWare High School (Demo)
How do you see the world when nothing is real? An experimental metafictional visual novel. MetaWare High School (Demo) is a visual novel, philosophical and experimental game. Released on April 02nd 2020 has received 679 reviews of which 657 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played experimental games.
9.0
657
22
4. The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king
Are you The Rightful King™ or just a filthy peasant? The sword is waiting for you to lift it, but it gets longer and heavier each time someone else succeeds... The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king is a indie, short and dark comedy game. Released on March 28th 2022 has received 8,727 reviews of which 7,913 were positive and 814 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played experimental games.
8.8
7,913
814
5. Atopes
Your future is vaster than the cosmos. Atopes is a experimental, philosophical and surreal game. Released on July 30th 2021 has received 652 reviews of which 614 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played experimental games.
8.8
614
38
6. Interstate Drifter 1999
Drift between the states, collect bits, beat rivals and get a high score. Interstate Drifter 1999 is a racing, experimental and arcade game. Released on September 16th 2020 has received 308 reviews of which 295 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played experimental games.
8.8
295
13
7. Dissolving
Her ex-boyfriend became a shut-in. The girl goes to visit him... then things start to go wrong. They always do, right? Experience two stories about digital gods and loss. And remember - believe in the net. Dissolving is a indie, visual novel and horror game. Released on June 14th 2019 has received 398 reviews of which 349 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played experimental games.
8.2
349
49
8. The Flood
The Flood is a peaceful 5 minute narrative experience in which you pilot a little boat down a river. It's a gentle reminder that sometimes we should stop worrying about our destination and just enjoy the journey. The Flood is a indie, relaxing and short game. Released on March 30th 2018 has received 1,224 reviews of which 1,026 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played experimental games.
8.0
1,026
198
More Experimental & Related Games
Love Experimental games? Dive into even more! Our extensive collection is ready to be explored with these easy links. Filter by price, uncover new titles and grab incredible deals to pinpoint your ideal game.