Most Played Top-Down Games on Steam

Take a look at the top top-down games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more top-down titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best top-down games.

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1. Door Kickers 2: Task Force North

Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014". Door Kickers 2: Task Force North is a game developed and published by . Released on February 10th 2025 has received 10,848 reviews of which 10,389 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played top-down game, thanks to its 453 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
10,389
459

453
players

2. Ostranauts

Ostranauts is a hardcore noir space-sim. Manage life aboard your ship, and beware the cost of every decision you make. Scavenge and explore the boneyard. Create, build, and customise your ship. Hire a crew to help but remember, nothing is more certain than death and taxes. Ostranauts is a game developed and published by . Released on September 10th 2020 has received 1,886 reviews of which 1,494 were positive and 392 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 276 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among top-down games based on player count.
7.6
1,494
392

276
players

3. ZERO Sievert

Now with over 500,000 copies sold, ZERO Sievert is a tense top-down extraction shooter that challenges you to scavenge a procedurally-generated wasteland, loot gear, and explore what’s left of a devastated world. When the odds are stacked against you, you’ll need to do more than just survive... ZERO Sievert is a game developed and published by . Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 13,238 reviews of which 11,326 were positive and 1,912 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 258 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among top-down games based on player count.
8.4
11,326
1,912

258
players

4. Nordhold

Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla? Nordhold is a game developed and published by . Released on March 25th 2025 has received 2,140 reviews of which 1,924 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 215 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played top-down games.
8.6
1,924
216

215
players

5. The Last Plague: Blight

The Last Plague: Blight is an authentic survival experience rooted in realism and immersion. Endure the hazards of a brutal open world and uncover the origins of a mysterious disease. You are humanity’s final hope in ending the Blight The Last Plague: Blight is a game developed and published by . Released on October 03rd 2024 has received 923 reviews of which 836 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 120 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played top-down games.
8.5
836
87

120
players

6. Darkwood

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light. Darkwood is a game developed and published by . Released on August 17th 2017 has received 21,618 reviews of which 20,529 were positive and 1,089 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played top-down games.
9.3
20,529
1,089

88
players

7. Unrailed 2: Back on Track

The chaotic co-op railroad construction game is back! Team up with your friends to build a railroad through procedurally generated worlds with new biomes and bosses. Permanently upgrade your character and engine, even create your own levels - just don‘t let your train derail! Unrailed 2: Back on Track is a game developed and published by . Released on November 07th 2024 has received 1,310 reviews of which 1,183 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played top-down games.
8.6
1,183
127

70
players

8. Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game

Vacuum Warrior is a Free to Play incremental idle game. Listen to the crisp crackle of dust and debris entering your vacuum as you vacuum ridiculous amounts of dust. Upgrade your vacuums, idle gains, and robot vacuums, earn achievements, and explore numerous locations in the Vacuum Warrior universe! Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game is a game developed and published by . Released on June 29th 2023 has received 755 reviews of which 616 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played top-down games.
7.7
616
139

63
players

9. Cartel Tycoon

Cartel Tycoon is a survival business sim inspired by the ‘80s and '90s narco trade. Expand and conquer, fight off rival thugs and evade the authorities. Earn people's loyalty and strive to overcome the doomed fate of a power-hungry drug lord. Cartel Tycoon is a game developed and published by . Released on July 26th 2022 has received 3,536 reviews of which 2,699 were positive and 837 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played top-down games.
7.4
2,699
837

56
players

10. Dark Deity 2

Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before! Dark Deity 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on March 24th 2025 has received 1,058 reviews of which 997 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played top-down games.
8.9
997
61

55
players