Best Physics 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 physics games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free physics games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Shady Part of Me
Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).
Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!
Golf Around!
Golf Around! is a multiplayer Mini Golf game with crazy golf courses. In addition, you can easily play and create custom levels! For 1 to 12 players.
PHOGS!
In PHOGS! you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player.
Creeper World 4
The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.
Winter Resort Simulator 2
Winter Resort Simulator 2 is the extensive simulation of a ski area with all its exciting technical facilities and vehicles.
Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!
Experience the thrill of the high-flying antics of the Crazy Ball as it bounces around the dysfunctional office. With unique and challenging gameplay that is easy to grasp, outrageous physics and plenty of fun content, this is one wacky office that you’d never want to leave!
Mars Horizon
Lead a major space agency as you guide humanity to Mars in this strategy simulation game. Construct a base, design and build rockets, conduct missions throughout the Solar System, and write your own history of Space exploration. Created with support from the European Space Agency.
Rover Mechanic Simulator
As an Engineer - crew member of one of the first Mars colonies - you are responsible for repairing and maintaining Mars Rovers. In this advanced simulator you will learn the internal details of various Mars Rovers and their components.
From the Depths
Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.
Superliminal
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.
TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator
Experience with TramSim the most modern tram simulator, which impresses with photo-realistic graphics and as first location the Austrian capital Vienna in a virtual reality that has never been seen before.
HARD BULLET
HARD BULLET is a physics-based action game, where enemies flood the neon-lit city bringing destruction to its streets. Use slow-motion, a huge arsenal, and brutal combat to survive and unlock new weapons. Prepare for the next RIDE by mastering your skills in Sandbox and Arena modes.
WHAT THE GOLF?
A silly physics-based golf parody where every golf course is a new surprising type of golf, some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd you will ask yourself: WHAT THE GOLF?
Unspottable
Now Online! Unspottable is a competitive party game. Blend in the crowd of AI characters, hunt down the other players and use the many different environment specific rules to win the game. Walk like a robot and punch like a human!
Drone Swarm
Drone Swarm is a very unique take on tactical games. Control 32,000 drones in quick, fast-paced fights. Combine your swarm abilities and counter constantly evolving attacks of your opponents. Survive varying enemy waves, get upgrades to your swarm, and make it to the next system alive!
Amnesia: Rebirth
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble!
Use your belly to your advantage! Challenge players all over the world and climb the leaderboards. Fight into the arena: charge, hit, dodge and defeat the opponents. Let's have some good old fun!
Train Station Renovation
Welcome to an old, ruined train station. A place that will give you a lot of fun! In Train Station Renovation you play as a renovation company specialized in restoring old and damaged railway stations.
Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator
You. Your car. And world under the sand.
Swordsman VR
Swordsman is a realistic sword-fighting game. Customize your warrior, battle different factions in epic arenas, and defeat powerful enemies to unlock their special boss weapons on your journey to save the world from evil.
Untitled Goose Game
It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.Most played physics games on Steam
Take a look at the top physics games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 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 physics game, thanks to its 28,494 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
1,113,171
36,895
28,494
players
2. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a simulation, driving and physics game developed and published by BeamNG. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 313,990 reviews of which 305,852 were positive and 8,138 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 24,134 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among physics games based on player count.
9.6
305,852
8,138
24,134
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 5,894 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among physics games based on player count.
9.8
273,962
3,929
5,894
players
4. Human Fall Flat
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded. Human Fall Flat is a co-op, funny and puzzle game developed by No Brakes Games and published by Curve Games. Released on July 22nd 2016 has received 212,468 reviews of which 201,171 were positive and 11,297 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 3,918 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
201,171
11,297
3,918
players
5. Teardown
Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of. Teardown is a destruction, physics and sandbox game developed and published by Tuxedo Labs. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 107,232 reviews of which 102,494 were positive and 4,738 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 3,579 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
102,494
4,738
3,579
players
6. Noita
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself. Noita is a physics, rogue-like and pixel graphics game developed and published by Nolla Games. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 77,164 reviews of which 73,491 were positive and 3,673 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 3,392 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
73,491
3,673
3,392
players
7. Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Kerbal Space Program is a space, simulation and sandbox game developed by Squad and published by Private Division. Released on April 27th 2015 has received 126,215 reviews of which 120,127 were positive and 6,088 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 3,278 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
120,127
6,088
3,278
players
8. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is a sandbox, simulation and funny game developed by and published by landfall. Released on April 01st 2021 has received 134,305 reviews of which 131,380 were positive and 2,925 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 2,563 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played physics games.
9.7
131,380
2,925
2,563
players
9. GoreBox
GoreBox is a chaotic physics-driven sandbox where creativity meets destruction. Use the Reality Crusher to spawn, manipulate, and obliterate anything. Customize, battle with friends, roleplay, or face devious creatures. In this world, your imagination rules—and chaos is your playground! GoreBox is a gore, sandbox and violent game developed by Felix Filip and published by F²Games. Released on July 21st 2023 has received 13,366 reviews of which 12,145 were positive and 1,221 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 935 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played physics games.
8.9
12,145
1,221
935
players
10. Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator
Amateur or experienced FPV pilot, learn or improve your skills on Uncrashed,the new ultra realistic FPV simulator. Simulate your own FPV drone with settings based on real values and you will have the same feeling as a real flight without the risk of breaking your drone ! Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator is a simulation, flight and sports game developed and published by Louis Rochette. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 4,043 reviews of which 3,791 were positive and 252 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 693 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played physics games.
9.0
3,791
252
693
players
Best deals on physics games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of physics games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted physics games.
1. Morkredd
Morkredd is a tense, physics-based co-op puzzle game for one to two players combining skill-based puzzle-solving, a challenging balance of light and shadow, and a dark world full of secrets to unlock. Morkredd is a physics, puzzle and local co-op game developed and published by Hyper Games. Released on December 10th 2020 has received 465 reviews of which 370 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for physics category.
7.5
370
95
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. A Fisherman's Tale
Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman's Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words. A Fisherman's Tale is a vr, puzzle and adventure game developed by InnerspaceVR and published by Vertigo Games. Released on January 22nd 2019 has received 1,448 reviews of which 1,356 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in physics games.
8.9
1,356
92
-93%
14.86€
1.04€
3. When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
Ride into a hilarious construction puzzler; packed with over 100 creative physics-based challenges, sports and bloody disasters! Build contraptions to help every passenger reach their destination. Enjoy the sports by controlling your riders away from (or towards if you feel like it) peril! When Ski Lifts Go Wrong is a simulation, indie and building game developed by Hugecalf Studios and published by Curve Games. Released on January 23rd 2019 has received 839 reviews of which 728 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in physics games.
8.2
728
111
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
4. Paper Beast
An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe. Paper Beast is a adventure, exploration and nature game developed by Pixel Reef and published by Pixel Reef and PID Games. Released on July 24th 2020 has received 622 reviews of which 589 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for physics games.
8.8
589
33
-91%
21.00€
1.89€
5. Struggling
Struggling is a physics-based co-op platformer with a twisted spin on teamwork. Control the arms of a squishy abomination and lead it through a deranged world. Struggling is a indie, funny and co-op game developed by Chasing Rats Games and published by Frontier Foundry. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 671 reviews of which 583 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for physics games.
8.2
583
88
-91%
12.44€
1.12€
6. Crazy Machines 3
Crazy Machines 3 is the latest, greatest, most amazing and craziest part of the series and fascinates once more with physic-based puzzles. Build your own crazy machines and share your awesomeness across the world thanks to the Steam® Workshop. Crazy Machines 3 is a simulation, puzzle and physics game developed by Fakt Software and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 18th 2016 has received 9,857 reviews of which 9,303 were positive and 554 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for physics games.
9.2
9,303
554
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
7. Crayon Physics Deluxe
Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics. Crayon Physics Deluxe is a puzzle, indie and casual game developed and published by Kloonigames. Released on May 06th 2009 has received 1,119 reviews of which 963 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for physics games.
8.2
963
156
-90%
17.99€
1.79€
8. Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp! Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a space, sci-fi and simulation game developed by Blackbird Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on May 24th 2022 has received 20,217 reviews of which 18,089 were positive and 2,128 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for physics games.
8.8
18,089
2,128
-89%
36.18€
3.98€
9. Xpand Rally
Please note as of October 2024, the online features for this game will no longer be supported.Xpand Rally is a breathtaking game that gives you the true to life experience of driving powerful rally cars amidst photorealistic sceneries. Realistic weather effects, rolling hills, and animated scenery all add to game's visual perfection. Xpand Rally is a racing, driving and physics game developed and published by Techland. Released on August 24th 2006 has received 555 reviews of which 462 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for physics games.
7.8
462
93
-89%
4.99€
0.54€
10. Bridge Constructor
Become an appraised bridge engineer and architect in Bridge Constructor. Create and design your own constructions and watch the cars and trucks pass over them - or see them fall and crash while your inferior creations collapse due to weight and the laws of physics! Bridge Constructor is a simulation, casual and indie game developed by ClockStone and published by Headup. Released on October 16th 2013 has received 1,638 reviews of which 1,249 were positive and 389 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for physics games.
7.3
1,249
389
-87%
8.69€
1.13€
Free physics games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play physics games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play physics games.
1. Puck
Fast-paced physics-based hockey simulation where precision, strategy, and chaos collide. Control every move, pass, and shot with realistic puck physics, dynamic player movement, and thrilling gameplay. Master the rink with friends or team up with other Puck players for ultimate hockey dominance! Puck is a sports, multiplayer and physics game developed and published by Nils Asejevs. Released on January 04th 2025 has received 2,153 reviews of which 1,865 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 366 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free physics games on Steam.
8.3
1,865
288
366
players
2. Totally Accurate Battlegrounds
Grab your balloon crossbow and trusty inflatable hammer, because things are about to get wobbly! Be the last weirdo standing in the world-leading physics-based Battle Royale game. Totally Accurate Battlegrounds is a multiplayer, physics and character customization game developed by and published by landfall. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 86,751 reviews of which 76,687 were positive and 10,064 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 344, this physics game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free physics games on Steam.
8.7
76,687
10,064
344
players
3. Grapples Galore
Grapples Galore is a fast-paced online multiplayer arena shooter with physics-based grappling hook movement, active ragdolls, and thrilling gunplay. Grapples Galore is a free to play, multiplayer and physics game developed and published by Zoteling. Released on February 07th 2025 has received 5,551 reviews of which 4,949 were positive and 602 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 328, this physics game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free physics games on Steam.
8.6
4,949
602
328
players
4. Screw Drivers
Crazy physics and high-speed races! Craft vehicles cleverly by combining building blocks and mechanical parts to create powerful drivetrains. Unlock new parts, race for the gold, and challenge your friends in multiplayer. Screw Drivers is a automobile sim, free to play and racing game developed by Creactstudios and published by Headup. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 3,852 reviews of which 3,385 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 191 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free physics games on Steam.
8.5
3,385
467
191
players
5. Learn to Fly 3
Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space! Learn to Fly 3 is a free to play, casual and simulation game developed and published by Light Bringer Games inc.. Released on May 12th 2017 has received 10,251 reviews of which 9,696 were positive and 555 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
9.2
9,696
555
92
players
6. Toribash
Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before! Toribash is a free to play, 3d fighter and fighting game developed by Nabi Studios and published by Nicalis and Inc.. Released on May 16th 2014 has received 16,672 reviews of which 14,757 were positive and 1,915 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
8.6
14,757
1,915
85
players
7. Tricking 0
Tricking 0 is a physics-based flipping game that lets you perform tricking combos, parkour lines, and cliff jumps with full control. With an intuitive Flick-It system, seamless transitions, and active ragdoll physics, it delivers the thrill of extreme movement sports, but without risking your neck Tricking 0 is a sports, martial arts and difficult game developed and published by Charles Couprie. Released on March 31st 2022 has received 533 reviews of which 418 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
7.4
418
115
50
players
8. Steam Engine Simulator
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel. Steam Engine Simulator is a simulation, physics and education game developed and published by Ektorom Software Inc.. Released on June 07th 2023 has received 8,162 reviews of which 8,067 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
9.6
8,067
95
46
players
9. Landfall Archives
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017! Landfall Archives is a physics, comedy and singleplayer game developed and published by landfall. Released on March 31st 2023 has received 3,110 reviews of which 2,953 were positive and 157 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 physics games on Steam.
9.1
2,953
157
25
players
10. Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Wake up, it’s time for the real nightmare to begin. Make your way through a terrorizing house, uncover the secrets of a haunted hospital, fight through hordes of the undead, and try to escape Nightmare House. Nightmare House: The Original Mod is a free to play, horror and action-adventure game developed and published by We Create Stuff. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 1,258 reviews of which 1,223 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
9.2
1,223
35
18
players