Discounted 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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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.
Transport Fever
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 builds upon the highly popular DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
Farming Simulator 17
Take on the role of a modern farmer in Farming Simulator 17! Explore farming possibilities in a new North American environment. Drive over 250 farming vehicles and equipment from over 75 manufacturers, including new brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Valtra or Massey Ferguson.
Curious Expedition
Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.
Fernbus Simulator
The world of coach drivers awaits you! Drive along motorways and country roads to the bus stations in over 40 cities in Germany. Thanks to the cooperation with FlixBus and true-to-the-original MAN buses, you will experience the game world in a realistic way.
Stellaris
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
Epistory - Typing Chronicles
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Bus Simulator 16
Get behind the wheel of 13 realistic city buses licensed by known city bus manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz and MAN. Keep an eye on the traffic code and drive your passengers safely to their destinations through five characteristic city districts.
American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
Starward Rogue
Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.
rFactor 2
rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation that offers race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. It features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics.
Sonic Lost World
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Prison Architect
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Big Pharma
What if you had it in your power to rid the world of disease, to improve the lives of millions, to ease suffering and cure the sick… and earn a tidy profit? As the head of your own Pharmaceutical Conglomerate you have this power resting in your hands. Will you use it for good?
BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
Convoy
Convoy is a tactical roguelike-like inspired by Mad Max and FTL in which you cross a wasteland in search of parts for your broken ship. Presented in pixel art and set in a future post-apocalyptic setting, Convoy is a squad based tactical combat roguelike-like in its core.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES
RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you.
VoidExpanse
Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!
Homeworld Remastered Collection
Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.
Making History: The Great War
The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.
Assetto Corsa
Assetto Corsa v1.16 introduces the new "Laguna Seca" laser-scanned track, 7 new cars among which the eagerly awaited Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! Check the changelog for further info!
Construction Simulator 2015
In Construction Simulator 2015, you take the controls of 16 realistic construction machines made by LIEBHERR, STILL and MAN with high-quality 3D graphics.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 19th 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 21,543 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
1,113,171
36,895
21,543
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 225,642 reviews of which 216,820 were positive and 8,822 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 5,610 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among moddable games based on player count.
9.5
216,820
8,822
5,610
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 278,502 reviews of which 274,557 were positive and 3,945 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. While seeing 4,662 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among moddable games based on player count.
9.8
274,557
3,945
4,662
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 21,602 reviews of which 19,724 were positive and 1,878 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,961 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played moddable games.
8.9
19,724
1,878
1,961
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 316,972 reviews of which 300,663 were positive and 16,309 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,630 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
300,663
16,309
1,630
players
6. 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 49,252 reviews of which 46,991 were positive and 2,261 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,574 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
46,991
2,261
1,574
players
7. 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 1,563 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played moddable games.
9.4
27,723
1,173
1,563
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 747 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
747
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 597 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
597
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 50,257 reviews of which 40,779 were positive and 9,478 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 481 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played moddable games.
8.0
40,779
9,478
481
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 19th 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 4,742 reviews of which 3,530 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
3,530
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 6,469 reviews of which 5,790 were positive and 679 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in moddable games.
8.7
5,790
679
-92%
21.75€
1.74€
3. 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 7,595 reviews of which 6,361 were positive and 1,234 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 72% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in moddable games.
8.2
6,361
1,234
-72%
24.39€
6.83€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.4
27,723
1,173
-67%
24.15€
7.97€
5. 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 21,602 reviews of which 19,724 were positive and 1,878 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for moddable games.
8.9
19,724
1,878
-65%
40.40€
14.14€
6. 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 316,972 reviews of which 300,663 were positive and 16,309 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 56% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for moddable games.
9.4
300,663
16,309
-56%
15.00€
6.60€
7. 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 #7 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 19th 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 258 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
258
players