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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Skin Deep
Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep!
SubwaySim 2
Explore the three most picturesque underground lines in Germany! The Berlin U1/U3 and the Hamburg U3 are waiting for you. Immerse yourself in everyday life in the two German metropolises and discover famous sights such as Hamburg's harbour or Berlin's Oberbaum Bridge.
Dimensionals
Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tactical challenge. Fight through an epic story told in the style of voice acted comic book cutscenes.
Path of Kung Fu
Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!
Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Badlands Crew
Create, customize and command your battle wagon to conquer crazed enemy factions and save innocent survivors scattered throughout the lawless Badlands in the aftermath of a devastating apocalypse. Do you have what it takes to Build, Evolve and Fight to survive?
Warfare Legacy Collection
Warfare 1917 and 1944 return, fully remastered with enhanced visuals, full-screen support, and custom battles. Warfare Legacy Collection also Includes the Battle of the Bulge, a brand-new campaign set during WWII’s final offensive with all-new missions, snowy maps, and intense front-line action.
Vietnam War
Open world single-player FPS. Command your squad in battle across jungles, hills and villages of Vietnam. Fight as U.S or Vietcong. Vast arsenal of weapons and 50+ vehicles
World of Goo 2
Build bridges, grow towers, terraform terrain, and fuel flying machines in the stunning followup to the multi-award winning World of Goo. The world is beautiful, dangerous, and evolving.
Magic Rune Stone
This is an action rogue-lite adventure game where you will play different roles with different equipment and blessings.You will constantly challenge powerful enemies and kill bosses. The game comes with a "Survivors Mode". One game, double the fun. I hope you like it.
Coloring Game 5
Coloring Game 5 - coloring by numbers. Is a bright representative of anti-stress games.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
Tempest Rising
Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.
SpellRogue
SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi join forces for the first time to deliver the ULTIMATE adventure game! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can they make it to the end? And will they survive long enough to uncover the truth?
Dolls Nest
Dolls Nest is a 3D action game where you can customize mecha girls and explore a ruined world. As a Frame Unit, your adventure will pit you against the gigantic autonomous factory world of Hod. Overcome obstacles using the parts at your disposal and uncover the mysteries that lie at its center.
Beholder: Conductor
A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!
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.
Dinkum
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
Post Trauma
Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.
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 June 15th 2025.
1. ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design. ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a souls-like, online co-op and rogue-like game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by FromSoftware, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on May 29th 2025 has received 65,672 reviews of which 48,901 were positive and 16,771 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played singleplayer game, thanks to its 119,305 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.4
48,901
16,771
119,305
players
2. 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 89,834 reviews of which 73,975 were positive and 15,859 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 114,169 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among singleplayer games based on player count.
8.1
73,975
15,859
114,169
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 114,627 reviews of which 72,717 were positive and 41,910 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. While seeing 34,526 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among singleplayer games based on player count.
6.3
72,717
41,910
34,526
players
4. 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 844,921 reviews of which 713,071 were positive and 131,850 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 26,460 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
8.4
713,071
131,850
26,460
players
5. 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 337,058 reviews of which 310,162 were positive and 26,896 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 25,446 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.1
310,162
26,896
25,446
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 153,566 reviews of which 150,524 were positive and 3,042 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 16,904 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.7
150,524
3,042
16,904
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 392,287 reviews of which 326,054 were positive and 66,233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 13,568 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
8.2
326,054
66,233
13,568
players
8. Lies of P
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era. Lies of P is a souls-like, action and dark fantasy game developed and published by NEOWIZ. Released on September 18th 2023 has received 52,485 reviews of which 48,336 were positive and 4,149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 12,791 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.1
48,336
4,149
12,791
players
9. 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 52,558 reviews of which 42,316 were positive and 10,242 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 12,536 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
7.9
42,316
10,242
12,536
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 353,960 reviews of which 344,269 were positive and 9,691 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 9,320 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played singleplayer games.
9.6
344,269
9,691
9,320
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted singleplayer games.
1. My Friendly Neighborhood
Something scary is happening with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, The Friendly Neighborhood! Play as Gordon, a repairman sent to get to the bottom of this disturbing dilemma. Fend off puppets and solve puzzles in this survival horror adventure. My Friendly Neighborhood is a singleplayer, survival horror and funny game developed by John Szymanski and Evan Szymanski and published by DreadXP. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 2,773 reviews of which 2,651 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for singleplayer category.
9.1
2,651
122
-99%
28.99€
0.45€
2. Starship Troopers: Terran Command
Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes! Starship Troopers: Terran Command is a strategy, rts and singleplayer game developed by The Artistocrats and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on June 16th 2022 has received 10,784 reviews of which 9,461 were positive and 1,323 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in singleplayer games.
8.5
9,461
1,323
-99%
28.99€
0.46€
3. 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 6,544 reviews of which 5,613 were positive and 931 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in singleplayer games.
8.3
5,613
931
-99%
29.99€
0.58€
4. State of Mind
State of Mind is a futuristic thriller game delving into transhumanism. The game explores themes of separation, disjuncture and reunification, in a world that is torn between a dystopian material reality and a utopian virtual future. State of Mind is a sci-fi, story rich and adventure game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on August 15th 2018 has received 2,195 reviews of which 1,720 were positive and 475 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
7.6
1,720
475
-99%
19.99€
0.21€
5. Shadows: Awakening
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Shadows: Awakening is a rpg, action and hack and slash game developed by Games Farm and published by Kalypso Media. Released on August 31st 2018 has received 2,406 reviews of which 1,810 were positive and 596 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
7.3
1,810
596
-99%
29.99€
0.47€
6. Classified: France '44
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory? Classified: France '44 is a turn-based combat, singleplayer and turn-based tactics game developed by Absolutely Games and published by Team17. Released on March 05th 2024 has received 685 reviews of which 516 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
7.2
516
169
-99%
34.99€
0.51€
7. Steelrising
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG. Steelrising is a souls-like, atmospheric and action game developed by Spiders and published by Nacon. Released on September 08th 2022 has received 5,416 reviews of which 3,942 were positive and 1,474 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
7.1
3,942
1,474
-99%
49.99€
0.90€
8. 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 1,323 reviews of which 893 were positive and 430 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
6.6
893
430
-99%
39.99€
0.57€
9. Zoeti
Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land. Zoeti is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and card battler game developed by Dusklight CO. and LTD. and published by Akupara Games. Released on April 20th 2023 has received 403 reviews of which 264 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
6.3
264
139
-99%
19.50€
0.36€
10. Yoku's Island Express
Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure! Yoku's Island Express is a pinball, metroidvania and adventure game developed by Villa Gorilla and published by Team17 Digital Ltd. Released on May 29th 2018 has received 4,824 reviews of which 4,640 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for singleplayer games.
9.3
4,640
184
-98%
19.99€
0.52€
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 June 15th 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 89,834 reviews of which 73,975 were positive and 15,859 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 114,169 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.1
73,975
15,859
114,169
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 114,627 reviews of which 72,717 were positive and 41,910 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 34,526, this singleplayer game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free singleplayer games on Steam.
6.3
72,717
41,910
34,526
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 177,041 reviews of which 123,333 were positive and 53,708 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 3,470, this singleplayer game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free singleplayer games on Steam.
6.9
123,333
53,708
3,470
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 16,018 reviews of which 12,361 were positive and 3,657 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,617 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
7.6
12,361
3,657
1,617
players
5. 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 74,448 reviews of which 65,847 were positive and 8,601 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 983 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.7
65,847
8,601
983
players
6. 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 98,914 reviews of which 84,113 were positive and 14,801 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 749 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.4
84,113
14,801
749
players
7. 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 849 reviews of which 825 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 713 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
9.1
825
24
713
players
8. 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 7,919 reviews of which 7,622 were positive and 297 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 686 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
9.3
7,622
297
686
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 8,063 reviews of which 7,224 were positive and 839 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 653 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
8.7
7,224
839
653
players
10. Dungeon Defenders II
Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets. Dungeon Defenders II is a multiplayer, online co-op and co-op campaign game developed and published by Chromatic Games. Released on June 20th 2017 has received 21,823 reviews of which 16,882 were positive and 4,941 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 395 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free singleplayer games on Steam.
7.6
16,882
4,941
395
players