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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Clustertruck

Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.

Price -88% 1.76€
Rating 9.1
Release 27 Sep 2016

Children of a Dead Earth

The most scientifically accurate space warfare simulator ever made. Now with Steam Workshop!

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.5
Release 23 Sep 2016

BalanCity

BalanCity is a city building / balance physics game. It's a mixture between old school SimCity and Jenga. You must build the tallest towering city over a balancing platform while keeping your citizens happy.

Price 7.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 21 Sep 2016

Floppy Heroes

Floppy Heroes is a ragdoll physics brawler with dismemberment, a wide range of weapons and armor, very simple controls, and custom battles playable with up to 6 local players.

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 13 Sep 2016

Safety First!

Safety First! is a twin stick physics puzzler in which you have to fix broken electric wires using your Magical Yellow Repair Liquid (MYRL). Can you beat all 69 levels?

Price -67% 1.00€
Rating 7.5
Release 08 Sep 2016

Four Sided Fantasy

A game about the limits of your screen. Four Sided Fantasy is a seamless experience where you wrap the screen to solve mind-bending puzzles. Play as a man and woman who attempt to find each other throughout four seasons in a year, constantly separated by the boundaries of the screen.

Price -73% 2.68€
Rating 7.7
Release 30 Aug 2016

Optika

Discover the world of light physics: play with lasers, prisms, mirrors, magnets and dozens of other optical devices. Explore the world of Optika with Prof. Opticus and his assistant, Sofia! Research and complete more than one hundred challenging puzzles!

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 26 Aug 2016

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.

Price -68% 9.61€
Rating 7.3
Release 25 Aug 2016

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 25 Aug 2016

Grow Up

Leaping from mind-boggling heights, bouncing off Champolines, soaring inches from floating islands, BUD can do it all - that look of mild terror, that’s his daredevil face. Help the adorable little robot collect MOM’s scattered ship parts and return them to the moon.

Price -57% 4.33€
Rating 8.8
Release 16 Aug 2016

Save Jesus

Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 04 Aug 2016

Tricky Towers

With your brilliant robe and magic powers, it’s time to build some Tricky Towers! Stack your bricks in this land of fable, whose marvelous tower will be the most stable? Battle your friends and rise to fame, in this frantic physics game.

Price -48% 7.72€
Rating 8.8
Release 02 Aug 2016

Redactem

Rewind time and manipulate gravity in order to solve parkour puzzles in this exciting new 2D platformer.

Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 6.4
Release 01 Aug 2016

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.

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 22 Jul 2016

Ragdoll Runners

Ragdoll Runners is a physics-based athletics game where you control independently the two legs of an athlete in 8 events of different types: sprint, long jump, triple jump, hurdles. Play against the computer, with 3 friends on the same PC or online against other players' records.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 13 Jul 2016

Poly Bridge

Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.9
Release 12 Jul 2016

Mind Spheres

Inspired by two not so different worlds, Mind Spheres brings you an exclusive and awesome experience. A physics puzzle with minigolf + pinball unique mashup. Figure out puzzles in order to proceed to the next level.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 08 Jul 2016

Akin

In this puzzle, you only have to draw one continuous line. There are 96 puzzles on "Normal"-mode and 96 puzzles in "Time"-mode. Each puzzles can have many different solutions. This is game is Steamworks integrated with achivements, badges, trading cards and more.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 06 Jun 2016

Sports Bar VR

The new Sports Bar VR with cross-play is a major social experience update & now available on Steam. A single through 8-player cross-platform virtual sports bar overflowing with fun and silly props, featuring an awesome set of fun games and new game modes for pool, darts, shuffleboard & more. (Formally Pool Nation VR)

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 01 Jun 2016

OmniBus

OmniBus is next-to-last gen physics game about the most powerful bus in the universe that can’t stop or even slow down for reasons incomprehensible to the simple human mind.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 26 May 2016

Shadwen

Shadwen is a 3rd person stealth-action game where the only rule is to remain unseen. Stay hidden - or the ruthless guards will kill you on sight!

Price 16.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 17 May 2016

Scrap Garden

Scrap Garden is a charming puzzle platformer about the adventures of Canny, a lonely robot, who awakens in a post-apocalyptic world to find all other robots shut down and seized up. What happened to the City? Why did all robots stop moving? Did anyone survive except him?

Price 8.19€
Rating 7.2
Release 06 May 2016

Share

In the backyard of the civilization, left by destiny without any hope, you'll find this house on the hill. It will become your shelter and give you everything you need. But then, the owners of the hill will come. And you will pay for this shelter.

Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 6.8
Release 03 May 2016

Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga

Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga is a retro inspired platformer adventure game set in fantasy prehistoric time. You play as a Caveman, exploring various levels and overcoming physical obstacles. Levels become increasingly more difficult as you encounter enemies, obstacles, traps and more!

Price -72% 0.55€
Rating 6.7
Release 26 Apr 2016

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 20th 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 21,699 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
1,113,171
36,895

21,699
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 18,290 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

18,290
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 4,934 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among physics games based on player count.
9.8
274,557
3,945

4,934
players

4. 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 126,433 reviews of which 120,348 were positive and 6,085 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,793 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
120,348
6,085

2,793
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 2,291 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

2,291
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 2,291 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

2,291
players

7. Aviassembly

Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world. Aviassembly is a early access, flight and building game developed and published by Jelle Booij. Released on April 11th 2025 has received 646 reviews of which 629 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,111 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played physics games.
9.1
629
17

2,111
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 134,557 reviews of which 131,624 were positive and 2,933 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 1,489 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played physics games.
9.7
131,624
2,933

1,489
players

9. 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 212,596 reviews of which 201,282 were positive and 11,314 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 726 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played physics games.
9.4
201,282
11,314

726
players

10. RealFlight Evolution

RealFlight® is the industry-leading flight simulator for radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and drones. Fly more than 300 hyper-realistic vehicles in an immense, open world right from your desktop. This RC classic is a must-have tool for flight enthusiasts of all skill levels! RealFlight Evolution is a simulation, flight and realistic game developed and published by Horizon Hobby and LLC. Released on October 27th 2022 has received 975 reviews of which 849 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 585 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played physics games.
8.2
849
126

585
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 20th 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 371 were positive and 94 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
371
94

-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 1,450 reviews of which 1,358 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
1,358
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, building and indie game developed by Hugecalf Studios and published by Curve Games. Released on January 23rd 2019 has received 842 reviews of which 731 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
731
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 624 reviews of which 591 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
591
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 676 reviews of which 586 were positive and 90 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
586
90

-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. 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 20,251 reviews of which 18,123 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 #7 position in the best deals for physics games.
8.8
18,123
2,128

-89% 36.18€ 3.98€

8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for physics games.
7.3
1,249
389

-87% 8.69€ 1.13€

9. Besiege

Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer! Besiege is a simulation, sandbox and destruction game developed and published by Spiderling Studios. Released on February 18th 2020 has received 49,456 reviews of which 47,209 were positive and 2,247 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for physics games.
9.4
47,209
2,247

-86% 15.21€ 2.13€

10. Trine Enchanted Edition

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine Enchanted Edition is a puzzle-platformer, beautiful and fantasy game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on July 02nd 2009 has received 15,283 reviews of which 14,634 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for physics games.
9.3
14,634
649

-86% 15.29€ 2.14€

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 20th 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 2,245 reviews of which 1,938 were positive and 307 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 378 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free physics games on Steam.
8.3
1,938
307

378
players

2. 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 5,648 reviews of which 5,037 were positive and 611 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 361, this physics game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free physics games on Steam.
8.6
5,037
611

361
players

3. 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 86,796 reviews of which 76,729 were positive and 10,067 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 228, this physics game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free physics games on Steam.
8.7
76,729
10,067

228
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 3,906 reviews of which 3,416 were positive and 490 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 183 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free physics games on Steam.
8.4
3,416
490

183
players

5. 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 16,680 reviews of which 14,760 were positive and 1,920 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
8.6
14,760
1,920

98
players

6. 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 10,286 reviews of which 9,731 were positive and 555 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
9.2
9,731
555

91
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

51
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 8,181 reviews of which 8,086 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
8,086
95

39
players

9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
9.2
1,223
35

21
players

10. Gladio and Glory

Goofy Ragdolls and Physics Simulated duels that will challenge your tactics. Customise & Upgrade your Gladiator, dismember opponents in the arena and climb the Leaderboard. All for free! Gladio and Glory is a early access, pvp and gore game developed and published by Adi Zhavo. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 3,971 reviews of which 3,611 were positive and 360 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free physics games on Steam.
8.8
3,611
360

16
players