Discounted 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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Quake 4
As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.
Total War: SHOGUN 2
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Sonic Adventure DX
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.
Men of War: Assault Squad
Men of War: Assault Squad features a completely new cooperative skirmish game mode with access to five different nations (Russia, Germany, USA, Commonwealth and, for the first time ever in the Men of War series, Japan) as well as increased realism and accessibility.
MX vs. ATV Reflex
Think fast and hang on to your ride as you take independent control of the rider and take the ultimate test of mettle. Dual controls let you tear it up with death-defying tricks and high-flying freestyle action. Fight for traction and dig up the track to leave your mark.
Fallout: New Vegas
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Victoria II
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original Arma 2, a new flashpoint explodes in the Green Sea Region. Coalition forces led by the US Army are deployed to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Just Cause 2
Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.
Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the direct sequel of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. As a Major Alexander Degtyarev you should investigate the crash of the governmental helicopters around the Zone and find out, what happened there.
Torchlight
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Killing Floor
6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!
Saints Row 2
Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.
Mount & Blade
Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.
Fallout 3
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
X3: Terran Conflict
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – standalone prequel for the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, which tells you story about the Clear Sky group, that want to research the Zone and understand it better.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!
Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms
Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.
Quake II
You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
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 16th 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 22,299 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
1,122,546
37,161
22,299
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 4,762 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
4,762
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 4,399 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
4,399
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 1,444 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
1,444
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 904 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
904
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 773 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
773
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 505 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
505
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 458 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
458
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 380 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
380
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 181 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.3
737
5
181
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 16th 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€
0.73€
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€
0.85€
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. 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 #8 position in the best deals for moddable games.
7.8
591
129
-39%
24.99€
15.38€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.8
277,746
4,017
-37%
8.19€
5.20€
10. 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 22% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.4
28,630
1,211
-22%
24.50€
19.21€
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 16th 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 181 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
181
players