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 April 02nd 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 1,045 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
38,723
7,897

1,045
players

2. 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 3,524 reviews of which 3,395 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.2
3,395
129

26
players

3. 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 512 reviews of which 499 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played perma death games.
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499
13

12
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 1,312 reviews of which 1,192 were positive and 120 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
1,192
120

11
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 369 reviews of which 326 were positive and 43 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
326
43

1
players