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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Neverending Nightmares
Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator's struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.
Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity is procedurally generated "platformer" where you jump in-between planets and try to collect as many pickups as you can. This gets progressively harder the further you jump. No need to worry tho as you can upgrade your character with loads of upgrades and power-ups!
Magicmaker
Ever wanted to shoot poisonous lightning lasers? Freezing fireballs? Turrets that fire waves of miniature suns? How about lasers that shoot exploding black holes that suck out your enemies' life force? You can do that all in Magicmaker, the spellcrafting-focused platformer dungeon-crawler!
Cannon Brawl
Cannon Brawl is action RTS and artillery hybrid. Pilot an airship, command powerful weapon emplacements and use the destructible terrain to out think and destroy your enemy! It's a new take on artillery strategy!
6180 the moon
Simple space, dynamic jump. 6180 the moon offers a fresh, unseen game play style by connecting the top and bottom of the screen.
WAKFU
Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles.Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend!
My Lands: Black Gem Hunting
My Lands is a free online RTS where dark and light forces fight for Black Gem and dominion in a vast fantasy world. Cooperation between players, joint economy development, creation of clans and alliances and elaboration of a team strategy serve as the very foundation of the game.
Iron Fisticle
A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.
Color Symphony
Color Symphony is a game program utilizing the human recognition ability and visual senses, and various colors are used to play the game by changing colors to disrupt the cognition or to strengthen the cognition. The player can control the enemy, eliminate obstacles or build new roads with different colors.
Reprisal Universe
Reprisal Universe places you in charge of the very elements themselves. Raise and lower land to expand your tribes, harness the power of fire and water. Explore the hidden mysteries of the Universe and gather your people together once again.
Time Mysteries 3: The Final Enigma
In the face of the looming magical cataclysm, Ester Ambrose has to fight to save her future once again!
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
As humanity endeavored to better themselves, they created the biological marvel known as Gears. Originally intended as the next step of human evolution, they were instead fitted for war and turned against their own creators.
Hexcells Infinite
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Lethal League
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
Bird Assassin
Birds murdered your Pa! His final wishes are for vengeance. Take your Pa's rifle and kill as many birds as you can to avenge his death. Battle a variety of enemies and bosses on your quest to kill the bird that murdered your Pa.
Super Time Force Ultra
Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!
See No Evil
See No Evil is a dark, isometric puzzle game about sound manipulation. A harsh fantasy where the willingly blind are hostile to the nonconformist. Sometimes, the world seems darker with your eyes open.
Max Gentlemen
Max Gentlemen is an arcade-style extreme manners simulator about stacking hats.
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
The definitive version of the smash hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.
Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride
Enter an enchanting world of legends and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and whispers of true love.
Detective Grimoire
Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
Morphopolis
Morphopolis is about transformation and discovery. Morphopolis takes you on a puzzle adventure through a fantastical insect world. Starting as an aphid grub, you embark on an epic journey of metamorphosis toward your spawning ground.
Cubic Castles
Your blocks, your castle, your world! Build anything you can dream up and explore with other players! Cubic Castles is a mini-MMO that combines the best of block-building and 3D platform action! Create fantastic parkour challenges, explore worlds made by other players, or even make friend!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 20th 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 111,983 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
72,799
15,405
111,983
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 1,394,254 reviews of which 1,359,264 were positive and 34,990 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 25,456 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 2d games based on player count.
9.7
1,359,264
34,990
25,456
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 8,981 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
8,981
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 248,453 reviews of which 244,664 were positive and 3,789 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 6,607 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 2d games.
9.7
244,664
3,789
6,607
players
5. 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 2,402 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.5
62,060
9,512
2,402
players
6. 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 2,149 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.8
54,889
6,292
2,149
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 1,336 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
1,336
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 1,084 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
1,084
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 957 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
957
players
10. Castle Crashers®
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth! Castle Crashers® is a 2d, online co-op and co-op game developed and published by The Behemoth. Released on September 26th 2012 has received 124,817 reviews of which 119,996 were positive and 4,821 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 745 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2d games.
9.5
119,996
4,821
745
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 20th 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 1,745 reviews of which 1,228 were positive and 517 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
1,228
517
-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 1,439 reviews of which 1,352 were positive and 87 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
1,352
87
-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 20th 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 111,983 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
111,983
players
2. 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 2,402, this 2d game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free 2d games on Steam.
8.5
62,060
9,512
2,402
players
3. 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 2,149, this 2d game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free 2d games on Steam.
8.8
54,889
6,292
2,149
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 1,336 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
1,336
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 1,084 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
1,084
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 170 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
170
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 133 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
133
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 1,727 reviews of which 1,703 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 124 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
9.4
1,703
24
124
players
9. Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles
The Number 1 Jigsaw Puzzle Game. Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles is a puzzle, board game and tabletop game developed and published by Pixel Puzzles. Released on August 29th 2022 has received 2,664 reviews of which 2,007 were positive and 657 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 116 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
7.3
2,007
657
116
players
10. 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. Attracting a solid base of 104 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free 2d games on Steam.
8.3
22,608
4,109
104
players