Best Physics games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated physics games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free physics games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Lonely Mountains: Downhill
Just you and your bike - take it on a thrilling ride down an unspoiled mountain landscape. Make your way through thick forests, narrow trails and wild rivers. Race, jump, slide and try not to crash - all the way from the peak to the valley!
Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
This is Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
SuperSmash: Physics Battle
SuperSmash is a physics base multiplayer fighting game.Character is fully driven by physics engine,and there are lots of different weapons and maps.It will provide you totally different battle experience.
Crowd Simulator
It's really crowded!!! Crowd Simulator is a unique, fun experience that places you in different crowd scenarios. The main objective is to move with and against crowds.
STORM AREA 51: AYY LMAO EDITION
STORM AREA 51: AYY LMAO EDITION - it's time to Storm AREA 51, and see them aliens. If we Naruto Run, we can move faster than their bullets. Rock Throwers will throw pebbles (to annoy them enough to not shoot the Kyles as often). They can't stop all of us...
Trailmakers
Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.
Fun with Ragdolls: The Game
Become a ragdoll and create your own environments in Sandbox Mode, explore worlds created by others, or just flop around your destructible sets! Fun with Ragdolls: The Game lets you enjoy everything you love about ragdolls!
Hellsplit: Arena
VR horror-slasher with physically correct combat system and dynamic battles across arenas in the dark fantasy world.
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Dude Simulator 3
Dude Simulator 3 is an open world sandbox game. It is your friend’s birthday tomorrow. You have already bought him a present, now you only have to give it to him. But your friends lives in another city, quite far from you.
DARQ: Complete Edition
DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.
Ballex
In Ver.1.1 update, Ballex has added a new chapter: Chapter3, including new levels(13 to 17), with difficulty and challenges. We have optimized a lot of problems, added new screen Settings and so on. Go ahead and update it! Come and experience this difficult game! XD
Takelings House Party
A frantic and whimsical local multiplayer party game for VR. Takelings have invaded this quiet suburban home and it's up to Hal to exterminate these pests using whatever means necessary! Up to 8 players hide, sneak, attack and cause chaos against 1 VR player in a variety of asymmetric minigames
People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
GOAT OF DUTY
Goat of Duty is a fast-paced multiplayer shooter where goats armed to the horns bleat face to face in a relentless deathmatch. Ram and troll your friends, own the craziest goatstumes, and put your skills to the test in the quirkiest FPS ever. Are you ready to become the GOAT of goats?
Waltz of the Wizard
Unleash epic magical powers in a wizard simulator inspired by the atmosphere of classic fantasy fiction! Brew potions in a bubbling cauldron with the help of the hyper-interactive Skully: your sassy, tormentable skull sidekick who reacts to everything you do. Playable on PC, Steam Deck, or VR!
Marble Skies
Marble Skies is a fast paced 3D-platformer where you control your marble through various levels and try to get the best time for each one. Complete all the levels in your own time, or challenge your friends to get on top of the leaderboards!
Storm Chasers
Be one of those intrepid storm chasers in this online multiplayer video game. Your goal is to shoot the best twisters pictures without dying because of powerful winds and flying debris. Feel the challenge of correctly forecasting and intercepting storms with the optimal vantage points before other players.Most played physics games on Steam
Take a look at the top physics games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 01st 2025.
1. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play. Garry's Mod is a sandbox, moddable and multiplayer game developed by Facepunch Studios and published by Valve. Released on November 29th 2006 has received 1,153,288 reviews of which 1,116,314 were positive and 36,974 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played physics game, thanks to its 19,220 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
1,116,314
36,974
19,220
players
2. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a simulation, driving and physics game developed and published by BeamNG. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 316,795 reviews of which 308,580 were positive and 8,215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 14,931 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among physics games based on player count.
9.6
308,580
8,215
14,931
players
3. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space. People Playground is a sandbox, gore and physics game developed by mestiez and published by Studio Minus. Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 279,084 reviews of which 275,133 were positive and 3,951 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. While seeing 4,342 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among physics games based on player count.
9.8
275,133
3,951
4,342
players
4. Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Kerbal Space Program is a space, simulation and sandbox game developed by Squad and published by Private Division. Released on April 27th 2015 has received 126,522 reviews of which 120,440 were positive and 6,082 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,094 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
120,440
6,082
2,094
players
5. Teardown
Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of. Teardown is a destruction, physics and sandbox game developed and published by Tuxedo Labs. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 107,759 reviews of which 102,993 were positive and 4,766 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,047 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
102,993
4,766
2,047
players
6. Noita
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself. Noita is a physics, rogue-like and pixel graphics game developed and published by Nolla Games. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 77,525 reviews of which 73,844 were positive and 3,681 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,807 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
73,844
3,681
1,807
players
7. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is a sandbox, simulation and funny game developed by and published by landfall. Released on April 01st 2021 has received 134,769 reviews of which 131,822 were positive and 2,947 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,199 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played physics games.
9.6
131,822
2,947
1,199
players
8. Aviassembly
Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world. Aviassembly is a early access, flight and building game developed and published by Jelle Booij. Released on April 11th 2025 has received 1,974 reviews of which 1,921 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 1,057 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played physics games.
9.3
1,921
53
1,057
players
9. Human Fall Flat
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded. Human Fall Flat is a co-op, funny and puzzle game developed by No Brakes Games and published by Curve Games. Released on July 22nd 2016 has received 212,704 reviews of which 201,388 were positive and 11,316 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 943 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
201,388
11,316
943
players
10. RealFlight Evolution
RealFlight® is the industry-leading flight simulator for radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and drones. Fly more than 300 hyper-realistic vehicles in an immense, open world right from your desktop. This RC classic is a must-have tool for flight enthusiasts of all skill levels! RealFlight Evolution is a simulation, flight and realistic game developed and published by Horizon Hobby and LLC. Released on October 27th 2022 has received 997 reviews of which 870 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 532 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played physics games.
8.3
870
127
532
players
Best deals on physics games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of physics games available on Steam right now, updated on May 01st 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted physics games.
1. Morkredd
Morkredd is a tense, physics-based co-op puzzle game for one to two players combining skill-based puzzle-solving, a challenging balance of light and shadow, and a dark world full of secrets to unlock. Morkredd is a physics, puzzle and local co-op game developed and published by Hyper Games. Released on December 10th 2020 has received 466 reviews of which 372 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for physics category.
7.5
372
94
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. A Fisherman's Tale
Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman's Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words. A Fisherman's Tale is a vr, puzzle and adventure game developed by InnerspaceVR and published by Vertigo Games. Released on January 22nd 2019 has received 1,453 reviews of which 1,361 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in physics games.
8.9
1,361
92
-93%
14.86€
1.04€
3. When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
Ride into a hilarious construction puzzler; packed with over 100 creative physics-based challenges, sports and bloody disasters! Build contraptions to help every passenger reach their destination. Enjoy the sports by controlling your riders away from (or towards if you feel like it) peril! When Ski Lifts Go Wrong is a simulation, building and indie game developed by Hugecalf Studios and published by Curve Games. Released on January 23rd 2019 has received 842 reviews of which 731 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in physics games.
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731
111
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
4. Bridge Constructor Portal
Enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience Bridge Constructor Portal – the unique merging of the classic Portal™ and Bridge Constructor™ games. Bridge Constructor Portal is a puzzle, simulation and strategy game developed by ClockStone and published by Headup. Released on December 20th 2017 has received 6,536 reviews of which 5,989 were positive and 547 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for physics games.
8.9
5,989
547
-92%
9.99€
0.79€
5. Bridge Constructor
Become an appraised bridge engineer and architect in Bridge Constructor. Create and design your own constructions and watch the cars and trucks pass over them - or see them fall and crash while your inferior creations collapse due to weight and the laws of physics! Bridge Constructor is a simulation, casual and indie game developed by ClockStone and published by Headup. Released on October 16th 2013 has received 1,637 reviews of which 1,248 were positive and 389 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for physics games.
7.3
1,248
389
-92%
8.99€
0.71€
6. Paper Beast
An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe. Paper Beast is a adventure, exploration and nature game developed by Pixel Reef and published by Pixel Reef and PID Games. Released on July 24th 2020 has received 626 reviews of which 593 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for physics games.
8.8
593
33
-91%
21.00€
1.89€
7. Struggling
Struggling is a physics-based co-op platformer with a twisted spin on teamwork. Control the arms of a squishy abomination and lead it through a deranged world. Struggling is a indie, funny and co-op game developed by Chasing Rats Games and published by Frontier Foundry. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 678 reviews of which 588 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for physics games.
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588
90
-91%
12.44€
1.12€
8. Crazy Machines 3
Crazy Machines 3 is the latest, greatest, most amazing and craziest part of the series and fascinates once more with physic-based puzzles. Build your own crazy machines and share your awesomeness across the world thanks to the Steam® Workshop. Crazy Machines 3 is a simulation, puzzle and physics game developed by Fakt Software and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 18th 2016 has received 9,878 reviews of which 9,323 were positive and 555 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for physics games.
9.2
9,323
555
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
9. Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp! Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a space, sci-fi and simulation game developed by Blackbird Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on May 24th 2022 has received 20,286 reviews of which 18,156 were positive and 2,130 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for physics games.
8.8
18,156
2,130
-89%
36.18€
3.98€
10. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer! Besiege is a simulation, sandbox and destruction game developed and published by Spiderling Studios. Released on February 18th 2020 has received 49,504 reviews of which 47,252 were positive and 2,252 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for physics games.
9.4
47,252
2,252
-86%
15.21€
2.13€
Free physics games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play physics games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 01st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play physics games.
1. Puck
Fast-paced physics-based hockey simulation where precision, strategy, and chaos collide. Control every move, pass, and shot with realistic puck physics, dynamic player movement, and thrilling gameplay. Master the rink with friends or team up with other Puck players for ultimate hockey dominance! Puck is a sports, multiplayer and physics game developed and published by NS7. Released on January 04th 2025 has received 2,306 reviews of which 1,980 were positive and 326 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 411 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free physics games on Steam.
8.2
1,980
326
411
players
2. Grapples Galore
Grapples Galore is a fast-paced online multiplayer arena shooter with physics-based grappling hook movement, active ragdolls, and thrilling gunplay. Grapples Galore is a free to play, multiplayer and physics game developed and published by Zoteling. Released on February 07th 2025 has received 5,766 reviews of which 5,151 were positive and 615 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 323, this physics game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free physics games on Steam.
8.6
5,151
615
323
players
3. Totally Accurate Battlegrounds
Grab your balloon crossbow and trusty inflatable hammer, because things are about to get wobbly! Be the last weirdo standing in the world-leading physics-based Battle Royale game. Totally Accurate Battlegrounds is a multiplayer, physics and character customization game developed by and published by landfall. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 86,835 reviews of which 76,765 were positive and 10,070 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 162, this physics game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free physics games on Steam.
8.7
76,765
10,070
162
players
4. Screw Drivers
Crazy physics and high-speed races! Craft vehicles cleverly by combining building blocks and mechanical parts to create powerful drivetrains. Unlock new parts, race for the gold, and challenge your friends in multiplayer. Screw Drivers is a automobile sim, free to play and racing game developed by Creactstudios and published by Headup. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 3,955 reviews of which 3,449 were positive and 506 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 151 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free physics games on Steam.
8.4
3,449
506
151
players
5. Learn to Fly 3
Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space! Learn to Fly 3 is a free to play, casual and physics game developed and published by Light Bringer Games inc.. Released on May 12th 2017 has received 10,315 reviews of which 9,759 were positive and 556 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
9.2
9,759
556
87
players
6. Toribash
Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before! Toribash is a free to play, 3d fighter and fighting game developed by Nabi Studios and published by Nicalis and Inc.. Released on May 16th 2014 has received 16,682 reviews of which 14,762 were positive and 1,920 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
8.6
14,762
1,920
67
players
7. Tricking 0
Tricking 0 is a physics-based flipping game that lets you perform tricking combos, parkour lines, and cliff jumps with full control. With an intuitive Flick-It system, seamless transitions, and active ragdoll physics, it delivers the thrill of extreme movement sports, but without risking your neck Tricking 0 is a sports, martial arts and difficult game developed and published by Charles Couprie. Released on March 31st 2022 has received 548 reviews of which 427 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
7.4
427
121
42
players
8. Steam Engine Simulator
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel. Steam Engine Simulator is a simulation, physics and education game developed and published by Ektorom Software Inc.. Released on June 07th 2023 has received 8,199 reviews of which 8,105 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
9.6
8,105
94
31
players
9. Landfall Archives
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017! Landfall Archives is a physics, comedy and singleplayer game developed and published by landfall. Released on March 31st 2023 has received 3,137 reviews of which 2,979 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
9.1
2,979
158
20
players
10. Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Wake up, it’s time for the real nightmare to begin. Make your way through a terrorizing house, uncover the secrets of a haunted hospital, fight through hordes of the undead, and try to escape Nightmare House. Nightmare House: The Original Mod is a free to play, horror and action-adventure game developed and published by We Create Stuff. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 1,295 reviews of which 1,257 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
9.2
1,257
38
13
players