Best 2D 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 2d games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free 2d games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Zombo Buster Rising
Shoot zombies from terrace like a boss! Zombo Buster Rising Remastered brings you a nostalgic experience of classic 2D side shooting-defense in enhanced build right from your Steam library!
8Bit Fiesta - The Drinking Game
8Bit Fiesta brings everything you need to the table with its action packed local multiplayer mayhem including a built in drinking game! Choose between a ton of characters and challenge your friends and prove yourself worthy the title "King of the Fiesta".
Zombie Defense
A modern hybrid of the classic RTS and modern Tower Defense. Recruit soldiers, place them on slots and let them shoot incoming waves of zombies by their own. Order supplies, throw grenades, order airstrikes and many more... Perfect mix of strategy, tactics and micromanagement.
Wuppo: Definitive Edition
Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.
Burly Men at Sea
A branching folktale misadventure about a trio of large, bearded fishermen. Shape a custom tale that begins again where it ends, through waters where lurk creatures from Scandinavian folklore.
The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor
A Rhythm Role-Playing Game! Fight party crashing monsters with the power of music! Level your party and upgrade your gear while dancing to the beat of some groovin' tunes. Grab a friend and combine forces in all game modes in The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor!
Particle Fleet: Emergence
Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.
Ninja Stealth
Evade the guards and the defences to escape the evil facility on this click and play stealth game, there will be difficult on your path, young padawan!
Bloody Walls
The world was plunged into chaos following an accident at a bio-weapon research facility. 100% of the earth's population has been infected. There is an antidote that blocks infection from the airborne strain of the virus, but the effect is temporary.
Trick & Treat
Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.
Turbo Pug DX
Turbo Pug is back and better than ever! In Turbo Pug DX you'll explore a variety of beautiful, passionately crafted environments. Collect treasures, score boosters, unlock other creatures to play as. Unlock secret mini games. Create custom level skins or enjoy skins created by other players.
Mad Father
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
Sorcerer King: Rivals
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
Dog Sled Saga
As a rookie musher, foster a dogsledding team whose skills will grow if they're treated right. Week by week, get to know your dogs' unique traits, and carve your story into the trails of the Mount St. Something region.
Pankapu
Pankapu is a narrative action-platformer that takes place in the dreams of Djaha’rell, a child troubled by a tragic incident. Upgrade your skills, find new competencies, switch your Aegis in real time in order to get rid of Nightmare's invasion.
Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found
Toy Odyssey is fundamentally an action-adventure platformer. The player spends the night exploring a randomly-generated house, defeating bosses in each of the unique rooms, and then going up against the final boss.
Heart's Medicine - Time to Heal
An intense, but also funny, medical drama that deals with a lot of life-changing decisions. Become an aspiring surgeon at Little Creek Hospital!
RIVE: Wreck, Hack, Die, Retry!
This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.Most played 2d games on Steam
Take a look at the top 2d games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 22nd 2025.
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 88,204 reviews of which 72,799 were positive and 15,405 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 2d game, thanks to its 113,574 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
72,799
15,405
113,574
players
2. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available! Terraria is a open world survival craft, sandbox and survival game developed and published by Re-Logic. Released on May 16th 2011 has received 1,397,228 reviews of which 1,362,130 were positive and 35,098 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 21,331 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 2d games based on player count.
9.7
1,362,130
35,098
21,331
players
3. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. Hollow Knight is a metroidvania, souls-like and platformer game developed and published by Team Cherry. Released on February 24th 2017 has received 408,265 reviews of which 396,170 were positive and 12,095 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 7,850 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among 2d games based on player count.
9.6
396,170
12,095
7,850
players
4. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Vampire Survivors is a action roguelike, bullet hell and pixel graphics game developed and published by poncle. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 248,896 reviews of which 245,086 were positive and 3,810 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 5,069 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 2d games.
9.7
245,086
3,810
5,069
players
5. Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today! Clicker Heroes is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Playsaurus. Released on May 13th 2015 has received 61,181 reviews of which 54,889 were positive and 6,292 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,047 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.8
54,889
6,292
2,047
players
6. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win! Goose Goose Duck is a multiplayer, free to play and online co-op game developed and published by Gaggle Studios and Inc.. Released on October 03rd 2021 has received 71,572 reviews of which 62,060 were positive and 9,512 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 1,738 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.5
62,060
9,512
1,738
players
7. Transformice
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats! Transformice is a free to play, multiplayer and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Atelier 801. Released on January 30th 2015 has received 27,512 reviews of which 24,192 were positive and 3,320 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 1,357 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.6
24,192
3,320
1,357
players
8. 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 7,508 reviews of which 6,383 were positive and 1,125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 1,057 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.3
6,383
1,125
1,057
players
9. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more! Necesse is a base-building, 2d and simulation game developed and published by Fair Games ApS. Released on December 12th 2019 has received 16,705 reviews of which 15,654 were positive and 1,051 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 774 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 2d games.
9.1
15,654
1,051
774
players
10. Borderless Gaming
Borderless Gaming: Seamlessly play games in borderless-fullscreen mode for uninterrupted gaming and effortless multitasking. Borderless Gaming is a utilities, software and 2d game developed by AndrewMD5 and published by Codeusa and viorae. Released on July 23rd 2015 has received 3,883 reviews of which 3,260 were positive and 623 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 588 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.1
3,260
623
588
players
Best deals on 2d games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of 2d games available on Steam right now, updated on April 22nd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted 2d games.
1. Rogue Lords
A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters. Rogue Lords is a rpg, rogue-like and dark fantasy game developed by Leikir Studio and Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon. Released on September 30th 2021 has received 1,747 reviews of which 1,229 were positive and 518 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for 2d category.
6.8
1,229
518
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. Wordle
Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game. Wordle is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by PreoNus Games and published by Gigantum Games. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 614 reviews of which 521 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in 2d games.
8.0
521
93
-95%
19.99€
0.99€
3. Narita Boy
Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world! Narita Boy is a action, retro and adventure game developed by Studio Koba and published by Team17. Released on March 30th 2021 has received 1,608 reviews of which 1,254 were positive and 354 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in 2d games.
7.5
1,254
354
-94%
24.33€
1.46€
4. Crime O'Clock
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man! Crime O'Clock is a investigation, hidden object and 2d game developed by Bad Seed and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on July 21st 2023 has received 397 reviews of which 283 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for 2d games.
6.8
283
114
-93%
19.57€
1.37€
5. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a platformer, metroidvania and female protagonist game developed and published by WayForward. Released on April 23rd 2015 has received 2,817 reviews of which 2,618 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.9
2,618
199
-91%
20.78€
1.87€
6. McPixel 3
McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem. McPixel 3 is a adventure, pixel graphics and point & click game developed by Sos Sosowski and published by Devolver Digital. Released on November 14th 2022 has received 1,446 reviews of which 1,358 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.9
1,358
88
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
7. Worms Reloaded
Ten years on from Worms™ Armageddon and the turn-based comic mayhem continues in Worms™ Reloaded, an all-new edition available for PC through Steam. Worms Reloaded is a strategy, 2d and turn-based game developed and published by Team17 Digital Ltd. Released on August 26th 2010 has received 4,852 reviews of which 4,218 were positive and 634 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.4
4,218
634
-90%
20.00€
2.00€
8. Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today
A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world thatgets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it?Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself? Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed by Fictiorama Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on April 10th 2015 has received 1,465 reviews of which 1,225 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.0
1,225
240
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
9. Semblance
Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head. Semblance is a indie, casual and puzzle-platformer game developed by Nyamakop and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on July 24th 2018 has received 377 reviews of which 323 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.0
323
54
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
10. In Between
In Between is set inside the mind of a man hit by a cruel twist of fate. Together you are on a journey through the protagonist's head, a world that doesn’t obey the laws of physics. In Between is a 2d, indie and puzzle-platformer game developed by Gentlymad and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on August 21st 2015 has received 459 reviews of which 390 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for 2d games.
7.9
390
69
-90%
11.99€
1.19€
Free 2d games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play 2d games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 22nd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play 2d 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 88,204 reviews of which 72,799 were positive and 15,405 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 113,574 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free 2d games on Steam.
8.2
72,799
15,405
113,574
players
2. Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today! Clicker Heroes is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Playsaurus. Released on May 13th 2015 has received 61,181 reviews of which 54,889 were positive and 6,292 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,047, this 2d game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free 2d games on Steam.
8.8
54,889
6,292
2,047
players
3. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win! Goose Goose Duck is a multiplayer, free to play and online co-op game developed and published by Gaggle Studios and Inc.. Released on October 03rd 2021 has received 71,572 reviews of which 62,060 were positive and 9,512 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,738, this 2d game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free 2d games on Steam.
8.5
62,060
9,512
1,738
players
4. Transformice
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats! Transformice is a free to play, multiplayer and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Atelier 801. Released on January 30th 2015 has received 27,512 reviews of which 24,192 were positive and 3,320 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,357 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
8.6
24,192
3,320
1,357
players
5. 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 7,508 reviews of which 6,383 were positive and 1,125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,057 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
8.3
6,383
1,125
1,057
players
6. Grim Clicker
Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle. Grim Clicker is a clicker, idler and free to play game developed by EvilCharm Games and published by EvilCharm Games and Aleksandr Golovkin. Released on January 30th 2024 has received 2,771 reviews of which 2,185 were positive and 586 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 163 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
7.6
2,185
586
163
players
7. GraalOnline Era
Era is a modern 2D action MMO RPG. Purchase weapons and work with a gang to compete in activities such as special events, base capturing and PvP battles in the Spar Complex, or start your own gang and chart your own path! GraalOnline Era is a rpg, battle royale and shooter game developed by GraalOnline and published by Toonslab. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 571 reviews of which 407 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 163 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
6.8
407
164
163
players
8. The Powder Toy
The Powder Toy is a classic physics sandbox game, which simulates air pressure and velocity, heat, gravity and a countless number of interactions between different substances The Powder Toy is a simulation, sandbox and 2d game developed and published by The Powder Toy Team. Released on June 14th 2024 has received 1,751 reviews of which 1,726 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 109 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
9.3
1,726
25
109
players
9. Awesomenauts - the 2D moba
Use your power, show your might! Play this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game for FREE now! AWESOMENAUTS combines 2D platforming with team-based strategy and hero based action. Whether you are a new recruit or an intergalactic legend, play AWESOMENAUTS! Awesomenauts - the 2D moba is a moba, multiplayer and 2d game developed by Ronimo Games and published by Atari. Released on August 01st 2012 has received 26,717 reviews of which 22,608 were positive and 4,109 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free 2d games on Steam.
8.3
22,608
4,109
90
players
10. Soda Dungeon
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you. Soda Dungeon is a free to play, rpg and pixel graphics game developed by AN Productions and Poxpower and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on February 06th 2017 has received 6,147 reviews of which 5,798 were positive and 349 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free 2d games on Steam.
9.1
5,798
349
86
players