Most Played Philosophical Games on Steam

Take a look at the top philosophical games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more philosophical titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best philosophical games.

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1. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy is a game developed and published by . Released on December 06th 2017 has received 77,003 reviews of which 63,479 were positive and 13,524 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played philosophical game, thanks to its 208 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
63,479
13,524

208
players

2. The Talos Principle 2

The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges. The Talos Principle 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 02nd 2023 has received 11,897 reviews of which 11,357 were positive and 540 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 122 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among philosophical games based on player count.
9.3
11,357
540

122
players

3. The Talos Principle

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything). The Talos Principle is a game developed and published by . Released on December 11th 2014 has received 31,861 reviews of which 30,399 were positive and 1,462 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played philosophical games.
9.3
30,399
1,462

80
players

4. The Talos Principle: Reawakened

Step back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals with The Talos Principle: Reawakened - a first-person puzzle masterpiece for both new players and long-time fans alike. The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a game developed and published by . Released on April 10th 2025 has received 496 reviews of which 450 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played philosophical games.
8.4
450
46

43
players

5. Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole

Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister". Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole is a game developed and published by . Released on August 30th 2017 has received 1,918 reviews of which 1,790 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played philosophical games.
8.9
1,790
128

32
players

6. Everything

Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts. Everything is a game developed and published by . Released on April 21st 2017 has received 3,734 reviews of which 3,102 were positive and 632 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played philosophical games.
8.0
3,102
632

3
players

7. PLAYNE : The Meditation Game

Grow a beautiful island as you build a daily habit of mindfulness and meditation. Experience relaxation and learn ways to care for your mental wellbeing. PLAYNE : The Meditation Game is a game developed and published by . Released on May 01st 2020 has received 1,192 reviews of which 1,119 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played philosophical games.
8.9
1,119
73

2
players

8. The Void

Only brought to life by scarce sparks of Color, the bleak, grey Void is a peculiar place. The player gets to explore it, get to know the Sisters, Brothers, and other weird creatures inhabiting it, and learn the ways of Color, harvesting it and drawing sigils that change the world around them. The Void is a game developed and published by . Released on December 15th 2009 has received 1,111 reviews of which 898 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played philosophical games.
7.7
898
213

2
players

9. tomorrow won't come for those without ██████

That day, we told a lie. tomorrow won't come for those without ██████ is a game developed and published by . Released on July 04th 2020 has received 919 reviews of which 868 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played philosophical games.
8.9
868
51

1
players

10. Locke(d)

An algorithm decided to show you this. What now? Locke(d) is a game developed and published by . Released on January 23rd 2023 has received 1,045 reviews of which 979 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played philosophical games.
8.8
979
66

1
players