Best Singleplayer 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 singleplayer games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free singleplayer games are available at the bottom of the page.
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OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
Drop in to Olliwood and prepare for finger-flippin’ mayhem in this follow up to cult skateboarding smash OlliOlli.
Airscape - The Fall of Gravity
Airscape is a fast-paced, ultra-challenging 60 level action platformer. You play a deep-sea octopus, kidnapped by a mechanical alien race. Jump, dodge, and swim through a skybound environment full of floating islands, water formations, and robotic terrors.
the static speaks my name
A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank.
Call of Tomsk-7
Fight for your life in Call of Tomsk-7, a simple side-scrolling shooter. Horrifying monsters are pouring out of the forgotten and abandoned Soviet-era Tomsk-7 biological weapons facility. You must fight the creatures in a seemingly endless battle of attrition.
Shadow Blade: Reload
Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!
Celestian Tales: Old North
Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG. Scrapping away the cliché of a destined person or a boy/girl-saving-the-world, the story is tailored for a mature audience and questions the bare morals of a human being.
12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power
Help Megara free the hero and then accompany him in all of his adventures, including the forest of the Amazons and Mount Olympus in 12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power!
Putrefaction
Putrefaction is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, lots of enemies and weapons, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.
INK
INK is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Defeat all enemies in the room and reach the goal! However, the terrain is invisible, so you need to discover the terrain by physically bumping into it, by performing a double jump or by, well, dying.
Fairy Fencer F
Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!
Fingerbones
Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.
Submerged
Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.
Gynophobia
Gynophobia is a horror themed shooter about abnormal fear of women. Gynophobia is using classic first person shooter gameplay, to convey story about Mark, who is suffering from different phobias, including abnormal fear of woman.
Mitos.is: The Game
Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back!
Sakura Clicker
The latest entry in the Sakura series is more action-packed than ever before! Sakura Clickers is a fast-paced, exciting adventure, full of content, in which you defeat your foes with the power of your mouse!
Absolute Drift
Absolute Drift is a racing game about becoming a master at the art of drifting.
King's Quest
King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.
King of Dragon Pass
Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.
Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion
Can you survive 1000 rooms of cute terror? Or will you break once the cuteness starts to fade off and you're running for your life from the unspeakable hideous beings that shake and writhe in bowels of this house? They wait for you, they wait and hunger for meeting you.
Legend of Kay Anniversary
10 years after its initial release, Legend of Kay - Anniversary is a thoroughly remastered version of the original game: high-resolution textures; new, more detailed character models; modern rendering techniques and crystal-clear surround sound give this great classic a new shine.
Victor Vran ARPG
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
9 Clues 2: The Ward
Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!Most played singleplayer games on Steam
Take a look at the top singleplayer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 12th 2025.
1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 89,060 reviews of which 73,412 were positive and 15,648 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played singleplayer game, thanks to its 119,100 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
73,412
15,648
119,100
players
2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a rpg, open world and fantasy game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on April 22nd 2025 has received 43,992 reviews of which 36,194 were positive and 7,798 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 70,606 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among singleplayer games based on player count.
8.1
36,194
7,798
70,606
players
3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a open world, rpg and adventure game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 333,907 reviews of which 307,140 were positive and 26,767 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 36,643 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among singleplayer games based on player count.
9.1
307,140
26,767
36,643
players
4. Delta Force
Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: large-scale PvP warfare, intense extraction shooter action, and a remake of the legendary Black Hawk Down campaign. Delta Force is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed by Team Jade and published by TiMi Studio Group. Released on December 04th 2024 has received 106,046 reviews of which 68,302 were positive and 37,744 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 34,632 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
6.4
68,302
37,744
34,632
players
5. Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification. Cyberpunk 2077 is a cyberpunk and open world game developed and published by CD PROJEKT RED. Released on December 09th 2020 has received 836,871 reviews of which 705,073 were positive and 131,798 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 20,826 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
8.4
705,073
131,798
20,826
players
6. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos. Balatro is a card game, roguelike deckbuilder and rogue-like game developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack. Released on February 20th 2024 has received 148,208 reviews of which 145,279 were positive and 2,929 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 18,574 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.7
145,279
2,929
18,574
players
7. Fallout 4
Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, welcome you to the world of Fallout 4 – their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming. Fallout 4 is a open world, post-apocalyptic and singleplayer game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on November 09th 2015 has received 390,844 reviews of which 324,739 were positive and 66,105 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 13,896 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
8.2
324,739
66,105
13,896
players
8. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a rpg, medieval and open world game developed by Warhorse Studios and published by Deep Silver. Released on February 04th 2025 has received 98,435 reviews of which 92,641 were positive and 5,794 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 11,583 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.3
92,641
5,794
11,583
players
9. Blue Prince
Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46? Blue Prince is a puzzle, exploration and mystery game developed by Dogubomb and published by Raw Fury. Released on April 10th 2025 has received 6,038 reviews of which 5,200 were positive and 838 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 9,689 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
8.4
5,200
838
9,689
players
10. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available. Bloons TD 6 is a tower defense, strategy and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on December 17th 2018 has received 352,569 reviews of which 342,940 were positive and 9,629 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 9,057 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.6
342,940
9,629
9,057
players
Best deals on singleplayer games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of singleplayer games available on Steam right now, updated on May 12th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted singleplayer games.
1. We Are The Dwarves
We Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure where you take control of three Dwarven astronauts and lead them through the hordes of enemies in the depths of their Universe. We Are The Dwarves is a indie, adventure and action game developed and published by Whale Rock Games. Released on February 25th 2016 has received 1,318 reviews of which 892 were positive and 426 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for singleplayer category.
6.6
892
426
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
2. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is a relaxing, simulation and cozy game developed by stillalive studios and published by Nacon. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 1,226 reviews of which 938 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in singleplayer games.
7.3
938
288
-96%
26.25€
1.05€
3. The Book of Unwritten Tales
In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact. The Book of Unwritten Tales is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed by KING Art and published by THQ Nordic. Released on July 31st 2012 has received 2,086 reviews of which 1,901 were positive and 185 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in singleplayer games.
8.7
1,901
185
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
4. Chaos on Deponia
With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell. Chaos on Deponia is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on November 06th 2012 has received 2,788 reviews of which 2,523 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
8.7
2,523
265
-95%
21.20€
1.06€
5. Battlefield™ 1
Battlefield™ 1 takes you back to The Great War, WW1, where new technology and worldwide conflict changed the face of warfare forever. Battlefield™ 1 is a fps, multiplayer and singleplayer game developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 11th 2020 has received 189,484 reviews of which 163,923 were positive and 25,561 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
8.6
163,923
25,561
-95%
39.99€
1.99€
6. Hell Pie
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie! Hell Pie is a comedy, third person and platformer game developed by Sluggerfly and published by Headup. Released on July 21st 2022 has received 1,454 reviews of which 1,307 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
8.5
1,307
147
-95%
23.80€
1.19€
7. The Pale Beyond
You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond. The Pale Beyond is a resource management, survival and choices matter game developed by Bellular Studios and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on February 24th 2023 has received 1,831 reviews of which 1,630 were positive and 201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
8.5
1,630
201
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
8. Battlefield 4™
Embrace unrivaled destruction in Battlefield 4™. Revel in the glorious chaos of all-out war packed with rewarding, tactical challenges in an interactive environment. Battlefield 4™ is a multiplayer, fps and singleplayer game developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 11th 2020 has received 70,175 reviews of which 59,882 were positive and 10,293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
8.4
59,882
10,293
-95%
39.99€
1.99€
9. Deponia: The Complete Journey
Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place. Deponia: The Complete Journey is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 08th 2014 has received 6,522 reviews of which 5,604 were positive and 918 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
8.3
5,604
918
-95%
30.80€
1.54€
10. Eternal Threads
Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. Eternal Threads is a choices matter, story rich and time manipulation game developed by Cosmonaut Studios and published by Secret Mode. Released on May 19th 2022 has received 708 reviews of which 612 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
8.1
612
96
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
Free singleplayer games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play singleplayer games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 12th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play singleplayer games.
1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 89,060 reviews of which 73,412 were positive and 15,648 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 119,100 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.1
73,412
15,648
119,100
players
2. Delta Force
Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: large-scale PvP warfare, intense extraction shooter action, and a remake of the legendary Black Hawk Down campaign. Delta Force is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed by Team Jade and published by TiMi Studio Group. Released on December 04th 2024 has received 106,046 reviews of which 68,302 were positive and 37,744 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 34,632, this singleplayer game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free singleplayer games on Steam.
6.4
68,302
37,744
34,632
players
3. Halo Infinite
From one of gaming's most iconic sagas, Halo is bigger than ever. Featuring an expansive open-world campaign and a dynamic free to play multiplayer experience. Halo Infinite is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on November 15th 2021 has received 176,517 reviews of which 123,117 were positive and 53,400 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,158, this singleplayer game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free singleplayer games on Steam.
6.9
123,117
53,400
3,158
players
4. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 15,673 reviews of which 12,080 were positive and 3,593 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,938 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
7.6
12,080
3,593
1,938
players
5. Idling to Rule the Gods
Idling to Rule the Gods is a free to play Idle-Game with a lot of content and some Minigames. Depending on your play-style, you can play it fast or slow. Either way it can be fun for hundreds of hours! Idling to Rule the Gods is a free to play, indie and simulation game developed and published by Shugasu GmbH. Released on May 27th 2016 has received 1,897 reviews of which 1,622 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,250 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.2
1,622
275
1,250
players
6. Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland. Fallout Shelter is a free to play, base-building and survival game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on March 29th 2017 has received 74,049 reviews of which 65,504 were positive and 8,545 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 910 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.7
65,504
8,545
910
players
7. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught. Poppy Playtime is a horror, free to play and singleplayer game developed and published by Mob Entertainment. Released on October 12th 2021 has received 98,310 reviews of which 83,567 were positive and 14,743 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 816 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.4
83,567
14,743
816
players
8. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world. ENA: Dream BBQ is a surreal, adventure and singleplayer game developed by ENA Team and published by Joel G. Released on March 26th 2025 has received 22,453 reviews of which 22,168 were positive and 285 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 738 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
9.6
22,168
285
738
players
9. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes. Coloring Pixels is a free to play, pixel graphics and relaxing game developed and published by ToastieLabs. Released on August 17th 2018 has received 7,847 reviews of which 7,556 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 598 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
9.3
7,556
291
598
players
10. RetroArch
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications RetroArch is a free to play, retro and software game developed and published by Libretro. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 7,948 reviews of which 7,133 were positive and 815 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 594 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.7
7,133
815
594
players