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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Mana Spark
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.
Niffelheim
Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim. Survive in this hostile world, ransack the neighbor lands, explore dangerous dungeons and find your way to Valhalla
Timespinner
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Pleasure Puzzle:Portrait 趣拼拼：肖像画
Elaborate jigsaw puzzle: 100 beautiful pictures, 100 custom difficulty, 100 game achievements.
Orion Sandbox Enhanced
This is a 2D crafting survival sandbox game. You will be able to explore a huge 2D side-view world, building houses, crafting tools, weapons and armour from the resources you collect. There is a day/night cycle and each night many dangerous monsters can be found and defeated.
My Brother Rabbit
My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.
太吾绘卷 The Scroll Of Taiwu
"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.
Cube Escape: Paradox
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Underhero
Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!
60 Parsecs!
60 Parsecs! is an Atomic Space Age adventure of scavenge and survival. Keep your crew alive and ready for action. Make difficult choices, face soup shortages and other horrors of outer space. And maybe reach your destination. Or not.
Old School Musical
What has 50 amazing chiptune tracks, a loony story mode, 32 different chicken types to fight, and takes you on a tour of all your favorite retro games? It's Old School Musical! Tib and Rob are the heroes of a wacky adventure that will teach them where all of the bugs in our favorite games come from.
Lamplight City
A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?
Zup! Zero 2
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Door Kickers: Action Squad
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.
Endless Road: Reborn
Endless Road: Reborn is a roguelike card game published by Sula Box Games where players use a variety of equipment & skills to defeat vile creatures lurking along a treacherous, endless road. Players will also be faced with choices that will test their decision-making abilities and survival skills.
Akane
2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.
Duck Souls
Duck Souls is a fast-paced, action platformer about a little duck with an incredible skill to dash and a mission: find all the lost eggs in order to save his species.
The Messenger
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
one night, hot springs
Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble...
The King's Bird
Escape into a world kept secret by a tyrant, and discover the truth about your freedom. Run, jump, and fly through forgotten lost kingdoms with a uniquely momentum-based flying mechanic.
Crystalline
A choice-driven, fantasy adventure visual novel featuring full voice-over and an intricate relationship system!
Guacamelee! 2
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
Lucah: Born of a Dream
FOR THE POWER AND GLORY; NOW AND FOREVERMost 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 23rd 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 88,393 reviews of which 72,949 were positive and 15,444 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 75,512 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
72,949
15,444
75,512
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 28,925 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
28,925
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 7,083 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
7,083
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 4,263 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
4,263
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 2,133 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
2,133
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 1,769 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
1,769
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 1,163 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
1,163
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 1,050 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
1,050
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 660 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
660
players
10. The Last Spell
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics. The Last Spell is a tactical, singleplayer and 2d game developed by Ishtar Games and published by The Arcade Crew, Gamera Games, DANGEN Entertainment and Nacon. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 11,248 reviews of which 10,321 were positive and 927 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 633 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2d games.
8.9
10,321
927
633
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 23rd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted 2d games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for 2d category.
8.0
521
93
-95%
19.99€
0.99€
2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in 2d games.
6.8
1,229
518
-93%
25.71€
1.80€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in 2d games.
6.8
283
114
-93%
19.57€
1.37€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for 2d games.
8.9
2,618
199
-91%
20.78€
1.87€
5. 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. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for 2d games.
7.5
1,254
354
-91%
25.89€
2.33€
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. 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. Pankapu is a action, indie and adventure game developed by Too Kind Studio and published by Dear Villagers. Released on September 21st 2016 has received 1,195 reviews of which 783 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for 2d games.
6.4
783
412
-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 23rd 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 88,393 reviews of which 72,949 were positive and 15,444 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 75,512 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free 2d games on Steam.
8.2
72,949
15,444
75,512
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 2,133, this 2d game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free 2d games on Steam.
8.8
54,889
6,292
2,133
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 1,769, this 2d game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free 2d games on Steam.
8.5
62,060
9,512
1,769
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 1,163 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
1,163
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 1,050 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
1,050
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 169 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
169
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. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free 2d games on Steam.
9.3
1,726
25
95
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free 2d games on Steam.
9.1
5,798
349
85
players
10. Shinobi Warfare
Play an 2d turn based RPG multiplayer game, stylize your own shinobi and play different game modes alone or with your friends! Level up, unlock various items and skills and procced in your journey of becoming the next Kage! Shinobi Warfare is a rpg, turn-based tactics and ninja game developed and published by TechnoTal. Released on June 14th 2022 has received 3,236 reviews of which 3,014 were positive and 222 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free 2d games on Steam.
8.9
3,014
222
85
players