Free to Play Perma Death Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play perma death games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on October 28th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play perma death games.
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1. Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend! Realm of the Mad God Exalt is a game developed and published by . Released on February 20th 2012 has received 46,620 reviews of which 38,723 were positive and 7,897 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played perma death game, thanks to its 1,611 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
38,723
7,897
1,611
players
2. Darkenstein 3D
A retro shooter inspired by classics like Wolfenstein and Doom. Think of it as a tribute, a love letter to the games that defined a generation, with a few modern touches of my own. It’s tough, fast, and demands skill, just the way those old-school shooters did. Darkenstein 3D is a game developed and published by . Released on October 21st 2025 has received 377 reviews of which 338 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 107 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among perma death games based on player count.
8.3
338
39
107
players
3. PUMPKIN PANIC
COME TO THIS COZY FARM! Plant crops, take care of the plants, go fishing, or whatever you prefer, but have a good time! But be carefull, they say that strange things are happening in the area... PUMPKIN PANIC is a game developed and published by . Released on October 30th 2024 has received 2,855 reviews of which 2,750 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.2
2,750
105
63
players
4. 5050
Each time you press the button, it will either double or lose all the points you’ve put in. How much will you risk? 5050 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 20th 2023 has received 353 reviews of which 312 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played perma death games.
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