Best Software 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 software games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free software games are available at the bottom of the page.
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TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-
The latest title in the "TGM" series, "TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-" offers the ultimate Tetris game that no one has ever experienced before. Challenge yourself in new modes such as ASUKA and SHIRANUI.
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.
Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends!
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.
Ai Vpet
The new generation of table pets in the AI era provides users with a comprehensive AI customized platform for creating table pets, including image, voice, character design, and even interactive methods, through AI technologies such as deep learning and language processing.
Smack Studio
A sandbox fighting game with built-in creation tools to create characters and stages. Animate pixel art characters using our 3D pixel art rotation technology, then battle with up to 8 players! Use our tools to export sprites for your own projects.
The Jackbox Megapicker
The Jackbox Megapicker is a game launcher for all of your Jackbox games. This free bit of software will allow you to launch all owned games from one convenient location. This means that you will no longer need to switch between Party Packs to start playing the games you love most.
Resonite
Enter a novel digital universe with infinite possibilities. Whether you resonate with people around the world in a casual conversation, playing games and socializing or you riff off each other when creating anything from art to programming complex games, you'll find your place here.
PNGTuber Plus
A simple, artist friendly way to make pngtubers that are more fun and lively!
Canvas of Kings
Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive paths, plots and rooms.
Beam Eye Tracker
Turn your webcam into an AI-powered head & eye tracker and ditch the bulky tracking hardware. Enable gaming extensions like OpenTrack for immersive eye and head tracking. Gain insights and improve your gameplay using the eye tracking overlay or enhance your live streams.
Digital Mate
Digital Mate, your exclusive and adorable desktop companion, is here to accompany you through delightful moments, providing interactive fun and thoughtful reminders.
Standable: Full Body Estimation
Standable Full Body Estimation is a method of estimating points of your body that are not currently tracked by 3-point tracking solutions.
GameGuru MAX
GameGuru MAX is a 3D game-maker that makes the creation of your game simple, quick and easy – no coding required! With all the tools and assets you need in one place you can start making your dream game in minutes! Dream it ∙ Build it ∙ Play it
Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition
Start in your bedroom in year 2010. Build rigs to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto coins. Trade on the market to grow wealth. Expand your business into new offices. Hire skilled employees and assign tasks. Use cash from your mega farms to research new technologies.
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.
Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game.
Most played software games on Steam
Take a look at the top software games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop! Wallpaper Engine is a utilities and anime game developed and published by Wallpaper Engine Team. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 894,458 reviews of which 876,898 were positive and 17,560 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played software game, thanks to its 46,337 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
876,898
17,560
46,337
players
2. Soundpad
Play sounds in voice chats in high digital quality. Add sounds or music to your microphone signal so others will hear it, too. Soundpad is a utilities, audio production and music game developed and published by Leppsoft. Released on September 30th 2017 has received 88,384 reviews of which 84,918 were positive and 3,466 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 17,134 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among software games based on player count.
9.5
84,918
3,466
17,134
players
3. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming OBS Studio is a software, video production and utilities game developed and published by OBS Project. Released on March 21st 2022 has received 37,256 reviews of which 35,481 were positive and 1,775 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 11,760 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among software games based on player count.
9.3
35,481
1,775
11,760
players
4. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose. Blender is a animation & modeling, software and design & illustration game developed and published by Blender Foundation. Released on April 24th 2015 has received 72,881 reviews of which 70,186 were positive and 2,695 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 7,169 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played software games.
9.5
70,186
2,695
7,169
players
5. DSX
DSX is an easy-to-use software that connects DualSense, DualSense Edge, and DualShock 4 controllers to your PC. It unlocks advanced features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback for a more immersive gaming experience. Allowing support for games that don't support Playstation Controllers. DSX is a simulation, indie and controller game developed and published by Paliverse. Released on June 24th 2022 has received 5,373 reviews of which 3,667 were positive and 1,706 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 5,435 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played software games.
6.7
3,667
1,706
5,435
players
6. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games. Aseprite is a pixel graphics, design & illustration and animation & modeling game developed and published by Igara Studio. Released on February 22nd 2016 has received 21,818 reviews of which 21,620 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 4,558 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played software games.
9.7
21,620
198
4,558
players
7. Lossless Scaling
All-in-one gaming utility for scaling and frame generation Lossless Scaling is a utilities, software and pixel graphics game developed and published by THS. Released on December 28th 2018 has received 24,888 reviews of which 22,235 were positive and 2,653 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 4,497 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played software games.
8.8
22,235
2,653
4,497
players
8. OVR Advanced Settings
OVR Advanced Settings is a Dashboard Application for VR, that allows you to access many settings. OVRAS also has a myriad of utility features such as: simulated movement, adding smooth/snap turn to any game, video controls for the headset such as brightness, per-app bindings and much more. OVR Advanced Settings is a vr, utilities and software game developed and published by OVRAS Team. Released on April 14th 2020 has received 4,545 reviews of which 4,200 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,120 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played software games.
8.9
4,200
345
4,120
players
9. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game. Crosshair V2 is a utilities, shooter and action game developed and published by CenterPoint Gaming. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 8,356 reviews of which 7,518 were positive and 838 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 3,764 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played software games.
8.7
7,518
838
3,764
players
10. ShareX
ShareX is a free and open source program that can capture or record selected area from the screen with a single keypress, automatically save them to your hard disk/clipboard, and instantly upload them to an image/file hosting service and then can copy the URL to your clipboard. ShareX is a photo editing, utilities and free to play game developed and published by ShareX Team. Released on October 02nd 2015 has received 7,524 reviews of which 7,196 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 2,500 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played software games.
9.3
7,196
328
2,500
players
Best deals on software games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of software games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted software games.
1. Game Character Hub
Game Character Hub is an art program that is focused on game asset creation, especially RPG Maker's. It provides a built-in generator for character and tileset creation. Game Character Hub is a design & illustration, utilities and rpgmaker game developed by Sebastien Bini and published by KOMODO. Released on May 23rd 2014 has received 328 reviews of which 226 were positive and 102 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 software category.
6.6
226
102
-97%
14.79€
0.46€
2. RPG Maker VX Ace
RPG Maker VX Ace improves on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. An extremely powerful editor, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system. RPG Maker VX Ace is a game development, rpg and rpgmaker game developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA and Yoji Ojima and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on December 10th 2012 has received 4,869 reviews of which 4,568 were positive and 301 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in software games.
9.0
4,568
301
-94%
67.99€
4.20€
3. KumaKuma Manga Editor
KumaKuma Manga Editor is a comic editor for dummy based on 3d models. Our goal is to let everyone create manga without has to conquering the barrier of learning how to draw. You don’t need any device other than your computer, or any basic knowledge of art. KumaKuma Manga Editor is a design & illustration, animation & modeling and web publishing game developed by KumaKumaManga and published by SakuraGame. Released on February 27th 2019 has received 834 reviews of which 637 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in software games.
7.3
637
197
-80%
5.89€
1.17€
4. GameGuru Classic
GameGuru Classic is a non-technical and fun game-maker. It allows you to build your own game world, using creative and enjoyable tools. Populate your game by placing down characters, weapons and other game items, then press one button to build your game, ready to play and share. GameGuru Classic is a game development, software and design & illustration game developed and published by TheGameCreators. Released on May 19th 2015 has received 2,086 reviews of which 1,517 were positive and 569 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for software games.
7.0
1,517
569
-60%
19.99€
7.99€
5. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop! Wallpaper Engine is a utilities and anime game developed and published by Wallpaper Engine Team. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 894,458 reviews of which 876,898 were positive and 17,560 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 26% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for software games.
9.7
876,898
17,560
-26%
4.99€
3.70€
Free software games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play software games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play software games.
1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming OBS Studio is a software, video production and utilities game developed and published by OBS Project. Released on March 21st 2022 has received 37,256 reviews of which 35,481 were positive and 1,775 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 11,760 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free software games on Steam.
9.3
35,481
1,775
11,760
players
2. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose. Blender is a animation & modeling, software and design & illustration game developed and published by Blender Foundation. Released on April 24th 2015 has received 72,881 reviews of which 70,186 were positive and 2,695 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 7,169, this software game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
9.5
70,186
2,695
7,169
players
3. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game. Crosshair V2 is a utilities, shooter and action game developed and published by CenterPoint Gaming. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 8,356 reviews of which 7,518 were positive and 838 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,764, this software game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
8.7
7,518
838
3,764
players
4. ShareX
ShareX is a free and open source program that can capture or record selected area from the screen with a single keypress, automatically save them to your hard disk/clipboard, and instantly upload them to an image/file hosting service and then can copy the URL to your clipboard. ShareX is a photo editing, utilities and free to play game developed and published by ShareX Team. Released on October 02nd 2015 has received 7,524 reviews of which 7,196 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,500 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free software games on Steam.
9.3
7,196
328
2,500
players
5. SAO Utils 2: Progressive
SAO Utils 2 provides you a fresh-new customizable Full-Dive 3D app launcher with varieties of themes, desktop widgets and powerful utilities. SAO Utils 2: Progressive is a utilities, software and anime game developed by Joshua Chen and published by Studio GPBeta. Released on November 05th 2022 has received 1,708 reviews of which 1,591 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,060 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.9
1,591
117
1,060
players
6. Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. Source Filmmaker is a animation & modeling, free to play and video production game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 10th 2012 has received 40,659 reviews of which 37,791 were positive and 2,868 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,043 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free software games on Steam.
9.1
37,791
2,868
1,043
players
7. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel. Godot Engine is a game development, utilities and software game developed and published by Godot Engine. Released on February 23rd 2016 has received 7,806 reviews of which 6,696 were positive and 1,110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,011 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.3
6,696
1,110
1,011
players
8. Driver Booster for Steam
Driver Booster 12 for Steam is a must-have driver updater to keep drivers and game components up to date. It is very powerful and easy-to-use for all Windows users. Driver Booster for Steam is a utilities, software and free to play game developed and published by IObit. Released on November 01st 2018 has received 9,230 reviews of which 7,795 were positive and 1,435 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 870 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.2
7,795
1,435
870
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 643 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.7
7,224
839
643
players
10. EVGA Precision X1
The next generation of EVGA Precision has arrived with EVGA Precision X1. This software allows you to fine tune your NVIDIA graphics card, maximizing cooling and performance. EVGA Precision X1 is a utilities, software and free to play game developed and published by EVGA. Released on July 16th 2014 has received 4,740 reviews of which 3,806 were positive and 934 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 449 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free software games on Steam.
7.8
3,806
934
449
players