Best Free to Play Indie Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play indie games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on March 24th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play indie games on Steam.

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1. VTube Studio

VTube Studio is all you'll ever need to become a Live2D VTuber, with innovative features such as pinning props to your model and many more still to come. VTube Studio is a indie, anime and animation & modeling game. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 5,695 reviews of which 5,283 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played indie game, thanks to its 7,234 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
5,283
412

7,234
players

2. NGU IDLE

NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up! NGU IDLE is a idler, indie and clicker game. Released on October 01st 2019 has received 12,068 reviews of which 11,564 were positive and 504 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 3,055 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among indie games based on player count.
9.3
11,564
504

3,055
players

3. Goose Goose Duck

Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win! Goose Goose Duck is a multiplayer, online co-op and social deduction game. Released on October 03rd 2021 has received 79,131 reviews of which 68,491 were positive and 10,640 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 1,999 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among indie games based on player count.
8.5
68,491
10,640

1,999
players

4. Wallpaper Play

【WallpaperPlay】It is a powerful desktop beautification tool that combines dynamic wallpapers, desktop clocks, music spectrums, typing follow effects, and mouse cursors. For desktop beautification, this one is all you need! O(∩_∩)O~ Wallpaper Play is a utilities, indie and anime game. Released on April 11th 2025 has received 707 reviews of which 604 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 1,603 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played indie games.
8.1
604
103

1,603
players

5. OyasumiVR - VR Sleeping Utilities

Software that helps you sleep in virtual reality. OyasumiVR detects when you are asleep and automates various tasks and settings to make VR sleeping as comfortable as possible. OyasumiVR - VR Sleeping Utilities is a utilities, vr and software game. Released on September 13th 2023 has received 301 reviews of which 292 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,137 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played indie games.
8.9
292
9

1,137
players

6. Idling to Rule the Gods

Idling to Rule the Gods is a free to play Idle-Game with a lot of content and some Minigames. Depending on your play-style, you can play it fast or slow. Either way it can be fun for hundreds of hours! Idling to Rule the Gods is a indie, simulation and casual game. Released on May 27th 2016 has received 1,916 reviews of which 1,638 were positive and 278 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 1,118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played indie games.
8.2
1,638
278

1,118
players

7. Satisfactory Modeler

Model your Satisfactory builds. Set up your machines however you like, adding optional limits to the number of any of those machines and the tool will calculate how the parts will flow and how many of each machine type are getting used. Satisfactory Modeler is a indie, simulation and exploration game. Released on September 17th 2024 has received 849 reviews of which 825 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 986 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played indie games.
9.1
825
24

986
players

8. SAO Utils 2: Progressive

SAO Utils 2 provides you a fresh-new customizable Full-Dive 3D app launcher with varieties of themes, desktop widgets and powerful utilities. SAO Utils 2: Progressive is a utilities, software and anime game. Released on November 05th 2022 has received 1,803 reviews of which 1,681 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 946 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played indie games.
8.9
1,681
122

946
players

9. Galaxy Idle Clicker

Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe! Galaxy Idle Clicker is a indie, idler and clicker game. Released on August 06th 2025 has received 1,111 reviews of which 833 were positive and 278 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 833 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played indie games.
7.2
833
278

833
players

10. Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game

Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise! Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game is a idler, clicker and casual game. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 25,292 reviews of which 23,863 were positive and 1,429 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 808 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played indie games.
9.2
23,863
1,429

808
players