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Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play sci-fi games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on September 11th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play sci-fi games on Steam.
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1. Star Trek Online
In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before. Star Trek Online is a sci-fi, massively multiplayer and space game. Released on January 31st 2012 has received 20,145 reviews of which 15,939 were positive and 4,206 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played sci-fi game, thanks to its 1,224 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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15,939
4,206
1,224
players
2. Star Trek Timelines
Explore the Final Frontier in the ultimate sci-fi strategy RPG, Star Trek Timelines! Join Starfleet and overcome challenges as you boldly go where no game has gone before – across the entire history of Star Trek. Star Trek Timelines is a strategy, space and adventure game. Released on July 12th 2017 has received 1,430 reviews of which 938 were positive and 492 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. While seeing 196 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among sci-fi games based on player count.
6.4
938
492
196
players
3. Pixel Starships
Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive PVP tournament. Set in the retro galaxy, your role is to explore space, meet aliens, and develop your ship, crew and AI. The game contains deep strategic and 4x elements. PSS is community-driven. Pixel Starships is a sci-fi, space and strategy game. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 2,732 reviews of which 2,008 were positive and 724 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 119 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among sci-fi games based on player count.
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2,008
724
119
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4. Endless Sky
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters. Endless Sky is a space, open world and singleplayer game. Released on October 30th 2015 has received 6,651 reviews of which 6,141 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 111 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played sci-fi games.
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6,141
510
111
players
5. Hades' Star
A unique space strategy game where thousands of players participate in one shared galaxy. Hades' Star is a space, strategy and massively multiplayer game. Released on February 27th 2019 has received 2,577 reviews of which 1,874 were positive and 703 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played sci-fi games.
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1,874
703
94
players
6. SCP Containment Breach
A procedural first-person horror adventure. You are on your own after something goes terribly wrong in this top-secret containment facility. Collect items to aid in your escape and try to uncover the truth, as horror lurks behind every door. Can you make it out alive? SCP Containment Breach is a horror, exploration and atmospheric game. Released on February 20th 2026 has received 1,820 reviews of which 1,757 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played sci-fi games.
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1,757
63
42
players
7. Prosperous Universe
In Prosperous Universe start your galactic empire by trading on the real-time market exchange with other real players. Build your 1st base from humble beginnings & watch as your business flourishes with complex supply chain strategies. Economics, politics & realism fuel this immersive business MMO. Prosperous Universe is a early access, economy and resource management game. Released on April 20th 2022 has received 1,104 reviews of which 805 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played sci-fi games.
7.0
805
299
28
players
8. Portal with RTX
Experience the critically acclaimed and award-winning Portal™ reimagined with full ray tracing and DLSS 4 in this free DLC for Portal owners. Start thinking with portals, with RTX on. Portal with RTX is a action, puzzle and first-person game. Released on December 08th 2022 has received 19,184 reviews of which 11,643 were positive and 7,541 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played sci-fi games.
6.0
11,643
7,541
19
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9. Buy a Croquette!
March 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette! Buy a Croquette! is a rpgmaker, mystery and sci-fi game. Released on April 27th 2024 has received 4,397 reviews of which 4,355 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played sci-fi games.
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4,355
42
7
players
10. Toaster Arena
Toaster Arena is a first person multiplayer arena shooter where players battle it out on different maps and game modes. Use Advanced movement to traverse obstacles and gain the advantage on the battlefield. Toaster Arena is a early access, action and fps game. Released on January 20th 2025 has received 783 reviews of which 712 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played sci-fi games.
8.5
712
71
5
players
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