Free 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 29,469 2D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free 2D game rankings were last updated on 5/23/2024.
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1. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader holds the #1 spot for "best free 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 249,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241,897 positive reviews and 7,343 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,396 positive reviews and 17,804 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Release Date | 1/19/2022 |
Franchise | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
Developers | |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 1449850 |
3. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,287 positive reviews and 988 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
Developer | OBS Project |
Publisher | OBS Project |
Steam App Id | 1905180 |
4. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,574 positive reviews and 5,437 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 2/26/2023 |
Developer | ProjectMoon |
Publisher | ProjectMoon |
Steam App Id | 1973530 |
5. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,770 positive reviews and 1,924 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
Developer | Blender Foundation |
Publisher | Blender Foundation |
Steam App Id | 365670 |
6. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,301 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
Developer | Sylv |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 2471100 |
7. Goose Goose Duck
Time to be a Silly Goose! Immerse yourself in the various environments of the Birdverse of Goose Goose Duck. A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Watch out for those malicious Mallards and other birds!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,107 positive reviews and 7,909 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
Steam App Id | 1568590 |
8. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting characters from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,635 positive reviews and 3,031 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Release Date | 3/25/2020 |
Developer | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
Publisher | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
Steam App Id | 627690 |
9. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,069 positive reviews and 7,641 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Release Date | 3/29/2017 |
Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
Steam App Id | 588430 |
10. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,317 positive reviews and 987 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Release Date | 3/17/2022 |
Developer | Broken Glass |
Publisher | Broken Glass |
Steam App Id | 1891700 |
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15,683 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
14,532 | 1/19/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
8,530 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
7,616 | 2/26/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
7,518 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3,432 | 7/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3,369 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3,285 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3,189 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,453 | 3/17/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,217 | 2/21/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,095 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,975 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,906 | 8/17/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,834 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,604 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,551 | 1/22/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,448 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,155 | 3/30/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,148 | 11/20/2014 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 22). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Fallout Shelter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.