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Best 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 September 15th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play perma death games on Steam.

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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 pixel graphics, mmorpg and rogue-like game. 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 1,656 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
38,723
7,897

1,656
players

2. FoE Remains

Remains is a hardcore mix of platformer, 2D-shooter and roguelike with RPG elements. Travel around a post-apocalyptic world and explore its various corners, communicate with locals and help them, level up and fight enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons and magic. FoE Remains is a post-apocalyptic, 2d platformer and exploration game. Released on August 29th 2025 has received 713 reviews of which 687 were positive and 26 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.0
687
26

27
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 horror, agriculture and singleplayer game. Released on October 30th 2024 has received 4,055 reviews of which 3,896 were positive and 159 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
3,896
159

23
players

4. 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 fps, action and shooter game. Released on October 21st 2025 has received 1,674 reviews of which 1,518 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played perma death games.
8.6
1,518
156

9
players

5. 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 arcade, gambling and casual game. Released on August 20th 2023 has received 383 reviews of which 338 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played perma death games.
8.2
338
45