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 October 29th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play indie games.

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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 game developed and published by . 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 7,608 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
5,283
412

7,608
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 game developed and published by . 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 3,579 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

3,579
players

3. 911 Operator

Game about the difficult work of people that manage emergency lines and services. Answer incoming calls and react properly - give first aid instructions, advise, dispatch correct number of firemen / police / ambulances, or sometimes - just ignore the call. Play on ANY CITY in the world! 911 Operator is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2017 has received 16,435 reviews of which 14,616 were positive and 1,819 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 2,640 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among indie games based on player count.
8.7
14,616
1,819

2,640
players

4. 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 game developed and published by . Released on August 06th 2025 has received 927 reviews of which 674 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 1,291 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played indie games.
7.0
674
253

1,291
players

5. 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 game developed and published by . 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 1,217 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played indie games.
8.2
1,638
278

1,217
players

6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on April 11th 2025 has received 311 reviews of which 272 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 1,203 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played indie games.
8.1
272
39

1,203
players

7. 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 game developed and published by . 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 1,085 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played indie games.
9.2
23,863
1,429

1,085
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 game developed and published by . Released on November 05th 2022 has received 1,763 reviews of which 1,644 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 977 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played indie games.
8.9
1,644
119

977
players

9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 616 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played indie games.
9.1
825
24

616
players

10. Idle Wizard

RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a myriad ways! Idle Wizard is a game developed and published by . Released on January 24th 2019 has received 1,596 reviews of which 1,383 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 585 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played indie games.
8.3
1,383
213

585
players