Most Played Perma Death Games on Steam
Take a look at the top perma death games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of October 28th 2025. Want to explore even more perma death titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 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. Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family. Spelunky 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 29th 2020 has received 20,485 reviews of which 19,062 were positive and 1,423 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 309 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among perma death games based on player count.
9.1
19,062
1,423
309
players
3. Void War
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine. Void War is a game developed and published by . Released on June 02nd 2025 has received 409 reviews of which 373 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 301 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among perma death games based on player count.
8.5
373
36
301
players
4. Tales of Maj'Eyal
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers. Tales of Maj'Eyal is a game developed and published by . Released on December 12th 2013 has received 6,712 reviews of which 6,381 were positive and 331 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 297 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.2
6,381
331
297
players
5. Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more! Cyber Knights: Flashpoint is a game developed and published by . Released on June 02nd 2025 has received 1,097 reviews of which 1,042 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 153 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.0
1,042
55
153
players
6. 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. With 107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played perma death games.
8.3
338
39
107
players
7. Lost Eidolons
Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield. Lost Eidolons is a game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2022 has received 1,964 reviews of which 1,372 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 104 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played perma death games.
6.8
1,372
592
104
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played perma death games.
9.2
2,750
105
63
players
9. Spellmasons
Spellmasons is a magical, tactical roguelike where you customize your spells. Play solo or team up with your friends in online multiplayer, and explore a deep magic system where clever combinations yield powerfully satisfying results! Spellmasons is a game developed and published by . Released on January 31st 2023 has received 638 reviews of which 591 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played perma death games.
8.7
591
47
53
players
10. Heads Will Roll: Reforged
Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you play as a young medieval soldier who over the course of battles and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of the Hundred Years' War. Heads Will Roll: Reforged is a game developed and published by . Released on October 04th 2023 has received 951 reviews of which 833 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played perma death games.
8.3
833
118
42
players
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