Free to Play Game Development Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play game development games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 31st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play game development games.

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1. Blender

Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose. Blender is a game developed and published by . Released on April 24th 2015 has received 72,881 reviews of which 70,186 were positive and 2,695 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game development game, thanks to its 8,156 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
70,186
2,695

8,156
players

2. 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 developed and published by . 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. While seeing 1,148 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among game development games based on player count.
8.3
6,696
1,110

1,148
players

3. GameMaker

GameMaker has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker is the ultimate 2D development environment! GameMaker is a game developed and published by . Released on May 03rd 2022 has received 2,295 reviews of which 2,032 were positive and 263 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 430 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among game development games based on player count.
8.5
2,032
263

430
players

4. VTuber Maker

VTuber Maker is the #1 free, simplistic, and 3D Tool for VTuber Content Production, just with a webcam. VTuber Maker is a game developed and published by . Released on August 07th 2020 has received 885 reviews of which 711 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played game development games.
7.6
711
174

48
players

5. Tabletopia

Tabletopia is a sandbox virtual table with high-quality board games and ready setups. Already 2,400+ games and counting! Play how you want with whom you want: guests don’t need accounts to play. Or make your own games, no programming skills required. Tabletopia is a game developed and published by . Released on November 30th 2016 has received 1,590 reviews of which 998 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played game development games.
6.1
998
592

19
players

6. Fuse

Fuse is a standalone 3D character creator that enables you to make unique characters to use in your game. Fuse comes with 70+ body parts, 150+ clothing meshes, 42 dynamic texturing substances, Unlimited free Auto-Rigs and Animations through the Mixamo service (activated Adobe ID required). Important notice for Fuse 1.3 customers! Fuse is a game developed and published by . Released on March 28th 2014 has received 2,240 reviews of which 1,462 were positive and 778 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played game development games.
6.4
1,462
778

11
players

7. CopperCube 6 Game Engine

CopperCube is a full-featured 3D game engine. No programming needed! Create 3D games and apps quickly. Includes terrain editor, low poly modelling tools, 3D models, precreated game AI, effects and more. CopperCube 6 Game Engine is a game developed and published by . Released on July 13th 2018 has received 331 reviews of which 268 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played game development games.
7.6
268
63

5
players

8. Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Free Edition

Game and software creation has never been easier or quicker than with Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Discover the tool used by so many multimedia professionals, game creators, and creative people from all walks of life. Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Free Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on June 16th 2016 has received 322 reviews of which 246 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played game development games.
7.2
246
76

2
players

9. RPG World - Action RPG Maker

RPG World – THE Action RPG Maker! Unleash your imagination with RPG World and create, share and play amazing 3D games with our growing community. Claim glory and treasure as you conquer magical worlds, alone or as a team. No coding required! RPG World - Action RPG Maker is a game developed and published by . Released on July 17th 2020 has received 544 reviews of which 381 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played game development games.
6.7
381
163