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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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!
FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays
FPS Monitor tracks your PC's hardware state and displays this information as an overlay in-game or over desktop. Does not require configuration, it works immediately after installation.
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.
fpsVR
Utility for SteamVR for keeping track of FPS, frame time and other performance metrics in the in-game overlay. Easily change SteamVR settings in the fpsVR settings overlay in the SteamVR dashboard. Headset cable twist tracking and other useful features.
3tene
It is an application made for the person who aims for virtual youtube from now on easily for easy handling. If there is a web camera, it blinks with face recognition, the direction of the face. You can project from microphone to lip sync (interlocking of lip movement) avatar.
CopperCube 6 Game Engine
CopperCube is a full-featured 3D game engine. No programming needed! Create 3D games and apps quickly. Includes terrain editor, low poly modelling tools, 3D models, precreated game AI, effects and more.
Wakaru ver. beta
Wakaru is an easy-to-use Vtuber tool,all you need just a webcam, or mobile phone camera. With using OBS, you can be a Vtuber right now! This software is suitable for players who want to become a Vtuber on live by lower cost.
Illwinter's Floorplan Generator
This grid based floorplan generator is ideal to quickly create encounter locations for your favorite RPG. These can then easily be printed or exported to Roll20, Fantasy Grounds and similar applications.
SAO Utils: Beta
SAO Utils provides you a customizable Full-Dive 3D app launcher with varieties of themes, desktop widgets and powerful utilities.
Gecata by Movavi 5 - Game Recording Software
Gecata by Movavi is a lightweight game recorder for PCs that lets you capture gameplay or a full-screen Windows desktop with one click and no lags.
Visual Novel Maker
Visualize, Create, Share. A revolutionary new tool for Visual Novel Creation aimed towards aspiring artists and writers to bring their stories to life.
Rytmik Studio
Rytmik Studio is a music creation software based around a beautifully simple, yet wonderfully powerful concept. It’s flexible, instant and fun. Create a basic melody in a few steps, compose a great song in a few minutes, and show your musical flare with a whole range of instruments and effects.
Driver Booster 5 for Steam
Driver Booster 5 for Steam, with its new interactive interface and greatly expanded database which can support more than 1,000,000 drivers and game components, is an easy-to-use yet powerful driver updater. Put simply, it increases your system compatibility & stability.
Computer Tycoon
Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"
openCanvas 7
openCanvas is a painting software dedicated to Windows Operating System, that is suitable to beginners to advanced users. Equipped with analog-like brush strokes and functional yet user-friendly interface, openCanvas has the higher basic performance and the unique "Event" function that enables to record and replay the drawing...
TurnSignal
A minimalistic, intuitive, visual, IN-GAME utility for keeping track of Cord Wrapping/Tangling in SteamVR!
Discord Bot Maker
Discord Bot Maker is a powerful bot development tool for the #1 text and voice chat service for gamers: Discord. With this tool, you and your teammates can take your social experience to the next level!
Stream Avatars
Stream Avatars is a content creation tool for live video broadcasting that adds flair to your video to promote viewer engagement and channel growth! Viewers can also spend their hard-earned stream currency on avatar customizations.
Card Creator
Card Creator is a powerful, deep and easy to use card creation software, the best tool for games designers (amateurs or pro) and fans of card and tabletop games. Card creation made easy, fast and fun!
Dungeon Painter Studio
Dungeon Painter Studio is a powerful encounter map design tool, with a lot of features: Layers and groups Easy import of custom art Easy export to roll20, FG, TS, and other VTT All objects are editable Filters (Drop Shadow, Glow, Bevel, Tint...) One click D20 random generator dungeons import Export to multipage pdf for print 1 inch, 1.
RutonyChat
RutonyChat is a program for receiving messages from chats and notifications from various streaming sites. A faithful assistant to the streamer and video blogger who wants to spice up or spruce up their content.
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 15th 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 49,102 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
876,898
17,560
49,102
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 18,027 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
18,027
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 15,582 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
15,582
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 7,110 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
7,110
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 5,825 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
5,825
players
6. 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 4,997 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played software games.
8.8
22,235
2,653
4,997
players
7. 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 4,685 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played software games.
9.7
21,620
198
4,685
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 4,515 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
4,515
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 8,440 reviews of which 7,594 were positive and 846 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 3,857 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played software games.
8.7
7,594
846
3,857
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 2,477 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
2,477
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 15th 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 15th 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 15,582 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
15,582
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 7,110, this software game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
9.5
70,186
2,695
7,110
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 8,440 reviews of which 7,594 were positive and 846 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 3,857, this software game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
8.7
7,594
846
3,857
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 2,477 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
2,477
players
5. 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 1,132 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free software games on Steam.
9.1
37,791
2,868
1,132
players
6. 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 1,109 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.9
1,591
117
1,109
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 1,060 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
1,060
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 957 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
957
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 software games on Steam.
8.7
7,224
839
653
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 492 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
492
players