Best Moddable 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 moddable games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free moddable games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...
Company of Heroes
Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.
Half-Life 2
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Counter-Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
Half-Life: Source
Winner of over 50 Game of the Year awards, Half-Life set new standards for action games when it was released in 1998. Half-Life: Source is a digitally remastered version of the critically acclaimed and best selling PC game, enhanced via Source technology to include physics simulation, enhanced effects, and more.
Half-Life: Blue Shift
Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.
Half-Life: Opposing Force
Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.
Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Arma 2
Building on 10 years of constant engine development, ARMA II boasts the most realistic combat environment in the world. It models real world ballistics & round deflection, materials penetration, features a realtime day/night cycle and dynamic wind, weather and environmental effects.Most played moddable games on Steam
Take a look at the top moddable games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play. Garry's Mod is a sandbox, moddable and multiplayer game developed by Facepunch Studios and published by Valve. Released on November 29th 2006 has received 1,150,066 reviews of which 1,113,171 were positive and 36,895 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played moddable game, thanks to its 17,010 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
1,113,171
36,895
17,010
players
2. Fallout: New Vegas
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay! Fallout: New Vegas is a open world, rpg and post-apocalyptic game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 21st 2010 has received 225,222 reviews of which 216,413 were positive and 8,809 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 5,323 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among moddable games based on player count.
9.5
216,413
8,809
5,323
players
3. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space. People Playground is a sandbox, gore and physics game developed by mestiez and published by Studio Minus. Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 277,891 reviews of which 273,962 were positive and 3,929 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. While seeing 4,079 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among moddable games based on player count.
9.8
273,962
3,929
4,079
players
4. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is a strategy, simulation and city builder game developed by 3Division and published by Hooded Horse. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 21,524 reviews of which 19,651 were positive and 1,873 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,351 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played moddable games.
8.9
19,651
1,873
1,351
players
5. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a open world, rpg and fantasy game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on November 10th 2011 has received 316,940 reviews of which 300,631 were positive and 16,309 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,313 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
300,631
16,309
1,313
players
6. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is a simulation, automobile sim and sandbox game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on August 11th 2021 has received 28,896 reviews of which 27,723 were positive and 1,173 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
27,723
1,173
1,208
players
7. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast... The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition is a rpg, open world and fantasy game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on June 16th 2009 has received 49,108 reviews of which 46,854 were positive and 2,254 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,161 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
46,854
2,254
1,161
players
8. Blade and Sorcery
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies. Blade and Sorcery is a vr, swordplay and moddable game developed and published by WarpFrog. Released on June 17th 2024 has received 56,980 reviews of which 55,088 were positive and 1,892 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 687 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.5
55,088
1,892
687
players
9. Beat Saber
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world. Beat Saber is a vr, rhythm and music game developed and published by Beat Games. Released on May 21st 2019 has received 74,429 reviews of which 71,160 were positive and 3,269 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 423 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
71,160
3,269
423
players
10. Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival. Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition is a open world, rpg and post-apocalyptic game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on December 17th 2009 has received 50,177 reviews of which 40,709 were positive and 9,468 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 387 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played moddable games.
8.0
40,709
9,468
387
players
Best deals on moddable games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of moddable games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted moddable games.
1. Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat. Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation is a rts, base-building and pvp game developed by Stardock Entertainment and Oxide Games and published by Stardock Entertainment. Released on November 10th 2016 has received 4,738 reviews of which 3,526 were positive and 1,212 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for moddable category.
7.3
3,526
1,212
-94%
29.17€
1.75€
2. 112 Operator
Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day! 112 Operator is a simulation, realistic and casual game developed by Jutsu Games and published by Games Operators. Released on April 23rd 2020 has received 6,439 reviews of which 5,761 were positive and 678 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in moddable games.
8.7
5,761
678
-90%
20.80€
2.08€
3. Fallout: New Vegas
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay! Fallout: New Vegas is a open world, rpg and post-apocalyptic game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 21st 2010 has received 225,222 reviews of which 216,413 were positive and 8,809 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 77% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in moddable games.
9.5
216,413
8,809
-77%
10.17€
2.34€
4. Airport CEO
Build and manage an international airport! Airport CEO is a flight, resource management and moddable game developed and published by Apog Labs. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 7,582 reviews of which 6,353 were positive and 1,229 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 71% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for moddable games.
8.2
6,353
1,229
-71%
24.69€
7.16€
5. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is a simulation, automobile sim and sandbox game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on August 11th 2021 has received 28,896 reviews of which 27,723 were positive and 1,173 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.4
27,723
1,173
-67%
24.15€
7.97€
6. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is a strategy, simulation and city builder game developed by 3Division and published by Hooded Horse. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 21,524 reviews of which 19,651 were positive and 1,873 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for moddable games.
8.9
19,651
1,873
-65%
40.40€
14.14€
7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a open world, rpg and fantasy game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on November 10th 2011 has received 316,940 reviews of which 300,631 were positive and 16,309 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 57% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.4
300,631
16,309
-57%
14.91€
6.41€
8. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play. Garry's Mod is a sandbox, moddable and multiplayer game developed by Facepunch Studios and published by Valve. Released on November 29th 2006 has received 1,150,066 reviews of which 1,113,171 were positive and 36,895 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.6
1,113,171
36,895
-40%
9.99€
5.99€
Free moddable games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play moddable games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play moddable games.
1. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine is a dwarf, simulation and software game developed and published by The DFHack Team. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 692 reviews of which 687 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 260 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free moddable games on Steam.
9.2
687
5
260
players