Best Replay Value 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 replay value games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free replay value games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Europa Universalis IV Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Price -95% 2.57€
Rating 8.6
Release 13 Aug 2013
Spelunky Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Price -41% 8.90€
Rating 9.0
Release 08 Aug 2013
Papers, Please Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Price 9.75€
Rating 9.6
Release 08 Aug 2013
Ittle Dew Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.7
Release 23 Jul 2013
Dota 2 Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.1
Release 09 Jul 2013
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Fallen Enchantress is 4X strategy game from the makers of Sins of a Solar Empire and Galactic Civilizations. Build a civilization in the magical world of Elemental. Recruit heroes, train armies, build cities, forge alliances and save the world in this rich world where it's never the same game twice.

Price -96% 1.04€
Rating 7.2
Release 22 May 2013
Reus In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.

Price -75% 2.57€
Rating 7.6
Release 16 May 2013
Super Sanctum TD Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled Tower Defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. Build advanced mazes and construct powerful towers to prevent alien hordes from reaching the Core!

Price -47% 2.66€
Rating 8.3
Release 09 May 2013
Don't Starve Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.

Price -75% 2.04€
Rating 9.5
Release 23 Apr 2013
Age of Empires II (Retired) Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 09 Apr 2013
Super House of Dead Ninjas Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Price 6.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 18 Feb 2013
Scribblenauts Unlimited The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.

Price -98% 0.42€
Rating 9.1
Release 15 Feb 2013
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race.

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 31 Jan 2013
Antichamber Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Price -39% 11.67€
Rating 9.3
Release 31 Jan 2013
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own 1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.

Price -95% 0.80€
Rating 7.1
Release 06 Dec 2012
Super Hexagon Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Price -85% 0.45€
Rating 9.5
Release 27 Nov 2012
Hitman: Absolution™ The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 19 Nov 2012
Sonic Adventure 2 Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!

Price -79% 2.17€
Rating 8.7
Release 19 Nov 2012
Zombie Driver HD Insane mix of cars, speed, explosions, blood and zombies! Fight through an epic narrative campaign or test yourself in the Slaughter and Blood Race modes.

Price -97% 0.35€
Rating 8.1
Release 17 Oct 2012
XCOM: Enemy Unknown The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available!

Price -98% 0.47€
Rating 9.2
Release 11 Oct 2012
Dishonored Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Price -90% 1.08€
Rating 9.6
Release 11 Oct 2012
Cortex Command Choose between different factions, with their own set of expendable soldiers, mechas, and weapons. Protect your brain, mine gold, and destroy the enemy cortex in his bunker complex!

Price -96% 0.89€
Rating 7.0
Release 28 Sep 2012
Torchlight II The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

Price -98% 0.56€
Rating 9.1
Release 20 Sep 2012
FTL: Faster Than Light This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

Price -91% 0.96€
Rating 9.4
Release 14 Sep 2012

Most played replay value games on Steam

Take a look at the top replay value games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.

1. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a action roguelike, rogue-like and indie game developed by Nicalis, Inc. and Edmund McMillen and published by Nicalis and Inc.. Released on November 04th 2014 has received 343,420 reviews of which 334,165 were positive and 9,255 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 replay value game, thanks to its 15,782 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
334,165
9,255

15,782
players

2. Commander Quest

Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory! Commander Quest is a war, roguelike deckbuilder and card game game developed by Flyway Games and Inc. and published by Flyway Games, Inc., KRAFTON and Inc.. Released on April 04th 2025 has received 2,142 reviews of which 1,641 were positive and 501 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 361 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among replay value games based on player count.
7.4
1,641
501

361
players

3. Dungeon Clawler

Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your deck, grab weapons and items from the claw machine to battle enemies, discover powerful perks that create game-changing synergies and unleash crazy combos as you fight your way through the dungeon! Dungeon Clawler is a early access, rogue-lite and retro game developed by Stray Fawn Studio and published by Stray Fawn Publishing and Playworks. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 2,581 reviews of which 2,319 were positive and 262 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 287 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among replay value games based on player count.
8.6
2,319
262

287
players

4. Backpack Hero

The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes! Backpack Hero is a replay value, turn-based and inventory management game developed by Jaspel and published by IndieArk and Pretty Soon. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 7,692 reviews of which 6,744 were positive and 948 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 226 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played replay value games.
8.5
6,744
948

226
players

5. Tiny Rogues

Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful! Tiny Rogues is a action roguelike, bullet hell and top-down shooter game developed and published by RubyDev. Released on September 23rd 2022 has received 9,755 reviews of which 9,445 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 195 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played replay value games.
9.4
9,445
310

195
players

6. The Binding of Isaac

Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update! The Binding of Isaac is a action roguelike, rogue-like and indie game developed by Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl and published by Edmund McMillen. Released on September 28th 2011 has received 60,379 reviews of which 57,299 were positive and 3,080 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 188 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played replay value games.
9.3
57,299
3,080

188
players

7. Shogun Showdown

Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun! Shogun Showdown is a replay value, strategy rpg and turn-based game developed by Roboatino and published by Goblinz Publishing and Gamirror Games. Released on September 05th 2024 has received 4,904 reviews of which 4,700 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 149 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played replay value games.
9.2
4,700
204

149
players

8. Auto Rogue

A roguelike where you automate combat. Combine skills and conditions to find your own optimal solution! No complicated controls at all!! Sit back with a coffee and watch the beautiful battles you've crafted unfold! Utilize a variety of skills, conditions, and relics to craft the ultimate build! Auto Rogue is a rogue-like, programming and automation game developed and published by 定期的な宝物. Released on May 23rd 2025 has received 339 reviews of which 318 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 115 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played replay value games.
8.6
318
21

115
players

9. Legend of Mortal

The game world is set in a turbulent state and the mighty Tang-Man declines. The threats from the old enemies keep coming one after another.As a nobody, will you choose either to leave yourself out of it or to fight for Tang-Man's future and turning the tide? The journey of yours,is unpredictable. Legend of Mortal is a rpg, choices matter and multiple endings game developed by Obb Studio Inc. and published by Obb Studio Inc. and Paras Games. Released on June 14th 2024 has received 32,031 reviews of which 22,624 were positive and 9,407 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played replay value games.
7.0
22,624
9,407

94
players

10. Dead Estate

Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror. Dead Estate is a action roguelike, twin stick shooter and horror game developed by Milkbar Lads and published by 2 Left Thumbs. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 5,803 reviews of which 5,503 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played replay value games.
9.2
5,503
300

61
players

Best deals on replay value games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of replay value games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted replay value games.

1. Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master

A dungeon in danger ! Build, manage, and defend your tower in the satirical heroic fantasy universe of Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. From a shaky establishment to an infamous lair! Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master is a management, simulation and funny game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Dear Villagers. Released on November 15th 2023 has received 1,408 reviews of which 1,006 were positive and 402 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for replay value category.
6.9
1,006
402

-99% 24.99€ 0.46€

2. West of Dead

Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds. West of Dead is a replay value, rogue-like and western game developed by Upstream Arcade and published by Raw Fury. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 2,008 reviews of which 1,454 were positive and 554 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in replay value games.
7.0
1,454
554

-98% 19.99€ 0.45€

3. Train Valley

Build railways, manage traffic and stay accident-free. Play in Europe, America, Japan and USSR in 1830-2020. Complete the story mode from the Gold Rush of 1849 to the first manned spaceflight, and then explore the random mode. Management. Construction. Trains. Welcome to Train Valley! Train Valley is a replay value, resource management and indie game developed by Alexey Davydov, Sergey Dvoynikov, Timofey Shargorodskiy and Flazm and published by Flazm and META Publishing. Released on September 16th 2015 has received 3,303 reviews of which 2,964 were positive and 339 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in replay value games.
8.6
2,964
339

-97% 9.99€ 0.39€

4. Offworld Trading Company

Mars has been colonized, and Earth's corporate titans fight to dominate this new market. Competition is fierce in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson. Offworld Trading Company is a replay value, atmospheric and 3d game developed by Mohawk Games and published by Stardock Entertainment. Released on April 28th 2016 has received 5,580 reviews of which 4,296 were positive and 1,284 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for replay value games.
7.5
4,296
1,284

-97% 28.99€ 1.13€

5. Rencounter

Rencounter is a difficult, turn-based, RPG, roguelike game with a mysterious atmosphere. Help your squad survive while navigating through a network of tunnels and rooms. Distribute provisions and medicine to keep them alive. Rencounter is a indie, rpg and strategy game developed by SPVD and published by GrabTheGames. Released on November 04th 2016 has received 363 reviews of which 259 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for replay value games.
6.8
259
104

-96% 5.89€ 0.26€

6. Millennium - A New Hope

Traverse through rich, detailed environments, recruit colorful characters and fight your way through dangerous hordes of enemies in this exciting old-school RPG incorporating 40 quests, 26 secret rooms, 8 animal kings and countless secrets and items to discover. Millennium - A New Hope is a jrpg, story rich and replay value game developed and published by Aldorlea Games. Released on April 25th 2014 has received 433 reviews of which 319 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for replay value games.
7.0
319
114

-94% 5.99€ 0.38€

7. Fury Unleashed

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong. Fury Unleashed is a replay value, rogue-like and fast-paced game developed and published by Awesome Games Studio. Released on May 08th 2020 has received 2,651 reviews of which 2,327 were positive and 324 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for replay value games.
8.4
2,327
324

-88% 19.50€ 2.48€

8. Cardaclysm

Face the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in epic card battles! Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectible card game mixed with action RPG elements. Collect creature and spell cards throughout your journey and unleash their power if anyone opposes you! Cardaclysm is a card battler, rpg and strategy game developed by Elder Games and published by Headup. Released on February 26th 2021 has received 544 reviews of which 359 were positive and 185 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for replay value games.
6.4
359
185

-86% 14.99€ 2.10€

9. Dead Estate

Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror. Dead Estate is a action roguelike, twin stick shooter and horror game developed by Milkbar Lads and published by 2 Left Thumbs. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 5,803 reviews of which 5,503 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for replay value games.
9.2
5,503
300

-84% 12.49€ 2.05€

10. Backpack Hero

The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes! Backpack Hero is a replay value, turn-based and inventory management game developed by Jaspel and published by IndieArk and Pretty Soon. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 7,692 reviews of which 6,744 were positive and 948 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for replay value games.
8.5
6,744
948

-79% 18.99€ 4.03€

Free replay value games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play replay value games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play replay value games.

1. Never Split the Party

Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions! Never Split the Party is a action roguelike, rogue-like and indie game developed and published by Legend Studio. Released on May 03rd 2019 has received 4,355 reviews of which 3,326 were positive and 1,029 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free replay value games on Steam.
7.4
3,326
1,029

5
players

2. Heads Will Roll: Downfall

Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a combination of a tactical role-playing game and visual novel, in which you will assume the role of a medieval soldier. Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a turn-based combat, roguelike and historical game developed by 1917 Studios and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 412 reviews of which 279 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free replay value games on Steam.
6.5
279
133