Best Moddable Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated moddable games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free moddable games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Truck World: Australia - First Haul
Become a truckie in the heart of Australia! Brave the scorching desert, conquer a sandstorm and support the local industry by delivering vital cargo across the continent’s treacherous terrain.
Blacksmith Master
Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.
SubwaySim 2
Explore the three most picturesque underground lines in Germany! The Berlin U1/U3 and the Hamburg U3 are waiting for you. Immerse yourself in everyday life in the two German metropolises and discover famous sights such as Hamburg's harbour or Berlin's Oberbaum Bridge.
STORROR Parkour Pro
Escape Reality. The ultimate multiplayer parkour experience. Escape, race, and explore the streets and rooftops of London’s Isle of Dogs. Join team STORROR to save your estate, or challenge your friends to test their skills. STORROR Parkour Pro is complete control and freedom of movement.
inZOI
"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.
Cataclismo
Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.
Microtopia
Become the hive mind of a robot ant colony in Microtopia! Use pheromone trails to create, automate and optimize supply chains for your ants to follow. Collect resources, produce goods, feed your queen, grow your colony and fly out to expand the species!
The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon
Shape the history of the Hollywood movie industry in this sandbox business simulation game. Create the movies you've always wanted to see, hire the best team, research cutting-edge technologies, and dominate the Box Office. Can you rise from a small studio to a Hollywood giant?
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
Heart of the Machine
You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
Warlords Under Siege
Warlords Under Siege is a mix of RTS and Roguelike genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat.
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.
Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY
Play guitar or bass and start your musical journey with Rocksmith 2014 Remastered Learn & Play! Perfect for beginners and pros, learn at your own rythmm with 60 tracks and customizable tools. Get ready to rock!
Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Sensei! I Like You So Much!
Sensei! I like you so much! is a fandom business simulation game. You will play as a fanfic author, create fanfic of all genres, release your fanzine, join comicons, gather followers, and become a legend. In the meantime, buy goods of your pairing, build itabags, and decorate your room.
Gladio Mori
Gladio Mori is a physics-driven multiplayer gladiator combat game featuring dismemberment, organ-specific damage, and a fully customizable move editor. Craft your own fighting style or use community created movesets to fight your way to glory.
Farming Simulator 25
Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm!
Underground Garage
Dive into Underground Garage, a mechanic sim blending car customization with fast driving. Craft builds for every drive, test them in an open world filled with challenges. Gear up and rev up your ultimate automotive adventure!
Age of History 3
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.
Citadelum
Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare.
Gunsmith Simulator
Become a Gunsmith and unveil the great pleasure of working in your own workshop! Repair, restore and personalize guns to make unique pieces that every firearm lover will appreciate.
Golden Lap
Step into the polished shoes of a racing team manager in the heart-stirring Golden Era of motorsport where every decision can lead to glory or gravel. With sleek minimalist charm and deep strategic gameplay, Golden Lap offers a unique experience in the motorsport management genre.
Most played moddable games on Steam
Take a look at the top moddable games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play. Garry's Mod is a sandbox, moddable and multiplayer game developed by Facepunch Studios and published by Valve. Released on November 29th 2006 has received 1,159,707 reviews of which 1,122,546 were positive and 37,161 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played moddable game, thanks to its 20,558 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
1,122,546
37,161
20,558
players
2. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space. People Playground is a sandbox, gore and physics game developed by mestiez and published by Studio Minus. Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 281,763 reviews of which 277,746 were positive and 4,017 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. While seeing 4,641 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among moddable games based on player count.
9.8
277,746
4,017
4,641
players
3. Fallout: New Vegas
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay! Fallout: New Vegas is a open world, rpg and post-apocalyptic game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 21st 2010 has received 227,700 reviews of which 218,763 were positive and 8,937 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 3,884 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among moddable games based on player count.
9.5
218,763
8,937
3,884
players
4. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is a simulation, automobile sim and realistic game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on August 11th 2021 has received 29,841 reviews of which 28,630 were positive and 1,211 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,297 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
28,630
1,211
1,297
players
5. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) is a rpg, open world and fantasy game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on June 16th 2009 has received 50,661 reviews of which 48,307 were positive and 2,354 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 828 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
48,307
2,354
828
players
6. Blade and Sorcery
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies. Blade and Sorcery is a vr, swordplay and moddable game developed and published by WarpFrog. Released on June 17th 2024 has received 57,485 reviews of which 55,566 were positive and 1,919 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 691 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.5
55,566
1,919
691
players
7. Beat Saber
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world. Beat Saber is a vr, rhythm and music game developed and published by Beat Games. Released on May 21st 2019 has received 74,612 reviews of which 71,341 were positive and 3,271 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 448 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
71,341
3,271
448
players
8. Airport CEO
Build and manage an international airport! Airport CEO is a flight, resource management and moddable game developed and published by Apog Labs. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 7,684 reviews of which 6,433 were positive and 1,251 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 406 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played moddable games.
8.1
6,433
1,251
406
players
9. Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival. Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition is a open world, rpg and post-apocalyptic game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on December 17th 2009 has received 50,593 reviews of which 41,078 were positive and 9,515 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. With 324 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played moddable games.
8
41,078
9,515
324
players
10. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine is a dwarf, simulation and software game developed and published by The DFHack Team. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 742 reviews of which 737 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 180 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.3
737
5
180
players
Best deals on moddable games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of moddable games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted moddable games.
1. Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat. Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation is a rts, base-building and pvp game developed by Stardock Entertainment and Oxide Games and published by Stardock Entertainment. Released on November 10th 2016 has received 4,772 reviews of which 3,548 were positive and 1,224 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for moddable category.
7.2
3,548
1,224
-99%
28.99€
0.56€
2. 112 Operator
Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day! 112 Operator is a simulation, realistic and casual game developed by Jutsu Games and published by Games Operators. Released on April 23rd 2020 has received 6,608 reviews of which 5,916 were positive and 692 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in moddable games.
8.7
5,916
692
-97%
20.99€
0.74€
3. Fallout: New Vegas
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay! Fallout: New Vegas is a open world, rpg and post-apocalyptic game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 21st 2010 has received 227,700 reviews of which 218,763 were positive and 8,937 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in moddable games.
9.5
218,763
8,937
-92%
9.99€
0.86€
4. KitHack Model Club
Developed by the creator of the original Kerbal Space Program, KitHack Model Club is a physics-based model building sandbox that offers limitless freedom for you and your friends. Design, build, battle, fly (and crash!) your very own RC vehicles, or experiment with over 2,400 ready-made vehicles! KitHack Model Club is a moddable, open world and vehicular combat game developed by Floating Origin Interactive and published by Floating Origin Interactive and Curve Games. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 588 reviews of which 505 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for moddable games.
8.1
505
83
-88%
18.99€
2.42€
5. Airport CEO
Build and manage an international airport! Airport CEO is a flight, resource management and moddable game developed and published by Apog Labs. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 7,684 reviews of which 6,433 were positive and 1,251 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for moddable games.
8.1
6,433
1,251
-81%
24.50€
4.80€
6. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies! Airships: Conquer the Skies is a vehicular combat, 4x and war game developed and published by David Stark. Released on August 16th 2018 has received 5,947 reviews of which 5,706 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.3
5,706
241
-50%
24.50€
12.25€
7. Rolling Line
Build your own model railway tracks and scenery or explore pre-made layouts, including 1000s of player-made layouts and mods on the Steam Workshop! Play in virtual reality and on PC! Rolling Line is a trains, simulation and sandbox game developed and published by Gaugepunk Games. Released on April 27th 2018 has received 2,187 reviews of which 2,100 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a 44% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.2
2,100
87
-44%
16.79€
9.41€
8. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is a simulation, automobile sim and realistic game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on August 11th 2021 has received 29,841 reviews of which 28,630 were positive and 1,211 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a 39% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.4
28,630
1,211
-39%
24.50€
15.00€
9. Citadelum
Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare. Citadelum is a moddable, singleplayer and city builder game developed by Abylight Barcelona and published by Abylight Studios. Released on October 17th 2024 has received 720 reviews of which 591 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 39% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for moddable games.
7.8
591
129
-39%
24.99€
15.38€
10. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space. People Playground is a sandbox, gore and physics game developed by mestiez and published by Studio Minus. Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 281,763 reviews of which 277,746 were positive and 4,017 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 37% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.8
277,746
4,017
-37%
8.19€
5.20€
Free moddable games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play moddable games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play moddable games.
1. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine is a dwarf, simulation and software game developed and published by The DFHack Team. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 742 reviews of which 737 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 180 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free moddable games on Steam.
9.3
737
5
180
players