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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Sun Blast: Star Fighter
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 1: A Dreadly Business
A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle
Elite Dangerous
Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic.
War for the Overworld
War for the Overworld is an unholy union of Dungeon Management and Strategy that rewards all those villainous thoughts you’ve been having. Craft your own perilous dungeon and defend it against pesky heroes who keep exploring it and taking your stuff.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES
RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you.
VoidExpanse
Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
Hare In The Hat
Evil magician holds the Hare imprisoned. Your quest is to save him! Join the fabulous adventure in perfect mix of hidden object, puzzle and room escape genres!
Bloodsports.TV
Co-Op Hero Defense set in a deadly post-apocalyptic Sweden. Team up with your friends and protect the Missile Silo against horrific beasts and outlaws.
The Spatials
It's the year 5781 -- and you have been chosen to build and lead a space station in a wild corner of the galaxy! Attract visitors and explore hundreds of planets to fund your station.
AdVenture Capitalist
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters
The free version of the final word in fighting entertainment - DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round!
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!
Pixel Puzzles 2: Anime
Pixel Puzzles 2: Anime is a traditional style jigsaw puzzle game, in a kawaii style.
Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.
Cultures - 8th Wonder of the World
Solve the mystery surrounding the 8th Wonder of the World with your heroes and banish evil from the Earth! Play this RTS-Classic.
Cultures - Northland
The Vikings are back! Get this RTS classic!
Please, Don’t Touch Anything
A brain-racking game about bathroom breaks, screwdrivers and nuclear explosions.
Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan
Save the feuding kingdoms!
Spirits of Xanadu
At the farthest edge of the explored universe, the research ship Xanadu slumbers in orbit around a mysterious planet. Her systems remain active but there has been no message from her crew for months. Now a lone operative has been sent to wake the Xanadu and bring her home to Earth.
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 11th 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 107,809 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
73,412
15,648
107,809
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 73,317 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
73,317
players
3. 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. While seeing 39,283 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among singleplayer games based on player count.
6.4
68,302
37,744
39,283
players
4. 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. With 37,982 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.1
307,140
26,767
37,982
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 22,402 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
22,402
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 146,752 reviews of which 143,855 were positive and 2,897 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 18,835 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.7
143,855
2,897
18,835
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 14,175 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
14,175
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 97,031 reviews of which 91,296 were positive and 5,735 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 13,199 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.3
91,296
5,735
13,199
players
9. 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 9,818 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.6
342,940
9,629
9,818
players
10. 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 9,640 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
8.4
5,200
838
9,640
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 11th 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 11th 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 107,809 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
107,809
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 39,283, this singleplayer game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free singleplayer games on Steam.
6.4
68,302
37,744
39,283
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 3,165, this singleplayer game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free singleplayer games on Steam.
6.9
123,117
53,400
3,165
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 15,570 reviews of which 11,982 were positive and 3,588 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,817 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
7.6
11,982
3,588
1,817
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 1,303 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
1,303
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 974 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
974
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 98,015 reviews of which 83,290 were positive and 14,725 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 879 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.4
83,290
14,725
879
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 21,263 reviews of which 21,005 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 840 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
9.6
21,005
258
840
players
9. 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 671 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.7
7,133
815
671
players
10. Satisfactory Modeler
Model your Satisfactory builds. Set up your machines however you like, adding optional limits to the number of any of those machines and the tool will calculate how the parts will flow and how many of each machine type are getting used. Satisfactory Modeler is a free to play, indie and simulation game developed and published by David Price. Released on September 17th 2024 has received 759 reviews of which 737 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 634 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
9.1
737
22
634
players