Best Procedural Generation 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 procedural generation games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free procedural generation games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Sandwalkers
Sandwalkers is a roguelike turn-based exploration game. Build your team, traverse varied hostile environments, face countless dangers, and gain knowledge that will help you find and resurrect the Mother Tree Umama.
Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers
Collect and battle over 200 unique creatures in this roguelike auto-battler. Level-up and evolve your Kādomon as you assemble the ultimate team, creating awesome synergies to beat BIG bosses!
Gnomes
A turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde.
LONESTAR
LONESTAR is a strategic Roguelike spaceship deckbuilder. As a bounty hunter, you will capture criminals scattered across the universe. Win the shockwave battle to gain rewards and vacations. Find treasures, customize spaceships, unlock talents, defeat the felons and be a legend!
Nordhold
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
Rogue: Genesia
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Touhou ~Red Empress Devil.
"Touhou ~Red Empress Devil." is a bullet-hell shooting roguelike action game. Set in The Scarlet Devil Mansion, the inhabitants of Gensokyo go on a rampage!
Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder
Stellar Settlers is a chill space base/city builder and colony sim game. With unique vertical and horizontal base-building gameplay, settle on 10 hostile alien planets and build your own thriving colony. Get enough materials to build a physics-based Spaceship and try to escape from disasters.
Die in the Dungeon
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.
Blood Typers
TYPE TO KILL in this survival horror adventure. Alone or with friends, explore a sprawling cursed film studio as its horror movies bleed into reality. Choose from a roster of characters then plan your escape from this bloody homage to old school horror. But remember... death is just a typo away.
Microtopia
Become the hive mind of a robot ant colony in Microtopia! Use pheromone trails to create, automate and optimize supply chains for your ants to follow. Collect resources, produce goods, feed your queen, grow your colony and fly out to expand the species!
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding
SNØ is a minimalistic freeriding game. Push your limits for the high score, or simply explore the raw, endless wilderness.
Sodaman
Sodaman is a bullet-heaven roguelike where you play as a supersoldier fighting alien hordes with soda powers. Find game-breaking sodas and concoct custom cocktails. Discover planets, unlock weapons, sodas, cybernetics, power-up cards, and more. But first, crack open a cold one.
Ancient Cultivatrix
"Ancient Cultivatrix" is a Roguelite cultivation game with tower defense elements. The world was corrupted by chaos and became utterly depraved. Please gather the surviving cultivatrices and unite them. Enhance Taoist energy and spiritual prowess together, gradually uncovering the elusive truth.
Mind Over Magic
Mind Over Magic is a colony sim set at the site of a cursed magic school. Build and optimize your own magical academy, train powerful Mages, and master mighty relics in order to battle through the Underschool, a mysterious underground dungeon that holds the key to liberation from a deadly curse.
Astronomics
Top-down action and space exploration meet asteroid mining automation! Navigate to randomly generated asteroids passing by and start mining. Impress your employer, upgrade your equipment, fight off pirates and save up for that ticket to Earth so you can finally come home... for the very first time.
A Game About Digging A Hole
A minimalist game about digging a hole in the garden of a newly purchased house. Collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment and discover a mysterious secret. Costs you only one coffee!
Keep Driving
An atmospheric management RPG about life on the open road. Pick up hitchhikers, work odd jobs, customize and repair your car, and map your route across the country. Use upgrades, skills and items to overcome challenges. And remember to take it easy. You’re young. You have time.
Eyes of War
Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!
Rift Wizard 2
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.Most played procedural generation games on Steam
Take a look at the top procedural generation games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Deep Rock Galactic is a dwarf, co-op and pve game developed by Ghost Ship Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Released on May 13th 2020 has received 338,542 reviews of which 329,265 were positive and 9,277 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 procedural generation game, thanks to its 16,343 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
329,265
9,277
16,343
players
2. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Caves of Qud is a procedural generation, turn-based combat and open world game developed by Freehold Games and published by Kitfox Games. Released on December 05th 2024 has received 10,201 reviews of which 9,719 were positive and 482 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 477 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among procedural generation games based on player count.
9.3
9,719
482
477
players
3. Phoenix Point
The acclaimed strategy game from the creator of X-COM. Fight tactical battles on procedural maps against a foe that adapts to your tactics. Manage diplomacy and economy on a global scale. Research, explore, overcome. Now includes Steam Workshop support for mods! Phoenix Point is a tactical, turn-based strategy and grand strategy game developed and published by Snapshot Games Inc.. Released on December 03rd 2020 has received 6,233 reviews of which 4,519 were positive and 1,714 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 378 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among procedural generation games based on player count.
7.1
4,519
1,714
378
players
4. Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Neon Abyss is a rogue-like, platformer and loot game developed by Veewo Games and published by Veewo Games and Team17. Released on July 14th 2020 has received 23,009 reviews of which 19,882 were positive and 3,127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 331 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
8.5
19,882
3,127
331
players
5. Luck be a Landlord
Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions. Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder, deckbuilding and rogue-lite game developed and published by TrampolineTales. Released on January 06th 2023 has received 10,497 reviews of which 9,810 were positive and 687 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 253 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
9.1
9,810
687
253
players
6. Gnomes
A turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde. Gnomes is a turn-based, tower defense and procedural generation game developed and published by DYSTOPIAN. Released on April 04th 2025 has received 407 reviews of which 401 were positive and 6 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 176 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
9.1
401
6
176
players
7. Rogue Tower
Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend. Rogue Tower is a tower defense, strategy and rogue-like game developed and published by Die of Death Games. Released on January 28th 2022 has received 5,570 reviews of which 4,591 were positive and 979 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. With 171 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
8
4,591
979
171
players
8. Microtopia
Become the hive mind of a robot ant colony in Microtopia! Use pheromone trails to create, automate and optimize supply chains for your ants to follow. Collect resources, produce goods, feed your queen, grow your colony and fly out to expand the species! Microtopia is a colony sim, automation and procedural generation game developed by Cordyceps Collective and published by Goblinz Publishing and Gamera Games. Released on February 18th 2025 has received 610 reviews of which 537 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 145 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
8.3
537
73
145
players
9. Dungeon Alchemist
Dungeon Alchemist is mapmaking software for tabletop RPG's that enables you to make amazing, high-quality maps in seconds! Dungeon Alchemist is a software, level editor and procedural generation game developed and published by Briganti. Released on March 31st 2022 has received 3,203 reviews of which 3,049 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 114 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
9.1
3,049
154
114
players
10. Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure
Oddsparks is a blend of automation and real-time strategy for both the die-hard fans of the automation genre and the automation-curious. Explore a strange fantasy world, uncover the mysteries of the past, automate your workshops, and go on adventures with your odd & adorable Sparks! Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure is a early access, building and singleplayer game developed by Massive Miniteam and published by HandyGames. Released on April 24th 2024 has received 1,380 reviews of which 1,225 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 103 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
8.4
1,225
155
103
players
Best deals on procedural generation games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of procedural generation 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 procedural generation games.
1. Beat Hazard 2
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. Beat Hazard 2 is a rhythm, music-based procedural generation and procedural generation game developed and published by Cold Beam Games. Released on October 16th 2019 has received 2,200 reviews of which 1,911 were positive and 289 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 90% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for procedural generation category.
8.3
1,911
289
-90%
18.49€
1.84€
2. Pan'orama
Relax and unleash your creativity in this new city building puzzle game. Create amazing landscapes and discover wide range of structures with special abilities. Enter the world of beauty and tranquility with the panoramas of your own creation and don't forget to pet your new animal friends! Pan'orama is a city builder, building and relaxing game developed by Chicken Launcher and published by Awaken Realms. Released on May 09th 2023 has received 1,115 reviews of which 992 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 73% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in procedural generation games.
8.4
992
123
-73%
13.70€
3.70€
3. Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Neon Abyss is a rogue-like, platformer and loot game developed by Veewo Games and published by Veewo Games and Team17. Released on July 14th 2020 has received 23,009 reviews of which 19,882 were positive and 3,127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 71% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in procedural generation games.
8.5
19,882
3,127
-71%
19.66€
5.70€
4. Phoenix Point
The acclaimed strategy game from the creator of X-COM. Fight tactical battles on procedural maps against a foe that adapts to your tactics. Manage diplomacy and economy on a global scale. Research, explore, overcome. Now includes Steam Workshop support for mods! Phoenix Point is a tactical, turn-based strategy and grand strategy game developed and published by Snapshot Games Inc.. Released on December 03rd 2020 has received 6,233 reviews of which 4,519 were positive and 1,714 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 55% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for procedural generation games.
7.1
4,519
1,714
-55%
23.99€
10.79€
5. Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure
Oddsparks is a blend of automation and real-time strategy for both the die-hard fans of the automation genre and the automation-curious. Explore a strange fantasy world, uncover the mysteries of the past, automate your workshops, and go on adventures with your odd & adorable Sparks! Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure is a early access, building and singleplayer game developed by Massive Miniteam and published by HandyGames. Released on April 24th 2024 has received 1,380 reviews of which 1,225 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a 34% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for procedural generation games.
8.4
1,225
155
-34%
30.20€
19.93€
6. Sodaman
Sodaman is a bullet-heaven roguelike where you play as a supersoldier fighting alien hordes with soda powers. Find game-breaking sodas and concoct custom cocktails. Discover planets, unlock weapons, sodas, cybernetics, power-up cards, and more. But first, crack open a cold one. Sodaman is a cyberpunk, bullet hell and action roguelike game developed by Tape Corps and published by GameDev.ist. Released on February 17th 2025 has received 436 reviews of which 344 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a 33% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for procedural generation games.
7.4
344
92
-33%
4.97€
3.33€
7. SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding
SNØ is a minimalistic freeriding game. Push your limits for the high score, or simply explore the raw, endless wilderness. SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding is a singleplayer, sports and minimalist game developed and published by Studio Gauntlet. Released on February 17th 2025 has received 365 reviews of which 353 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for procedural generation games.
8.9
353
12
-30%
11.79€
8.25€
8. Microtopia
Become the hive mind of a robot ant colony in Microtopia! Use pheromone trails to create, automate and optimize supply chains for your ants to follow. Collect resources, produce goods, feed your queen, grow your colony and fly out to expand the species! Microtopia is a colony sim, automation and procedural generation game developed by Cordyceps Collective and published by Goblinz Publishing and Gamera Games. Released on February 18th 2025 has received 610 reviews of which 537 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for procedural generation games.
8.3
537
73
-30%
19.99€
13.99€
9. The Classrooms
The Classrooms is a procedural, liminal-space, found-footage, survival horror game. Explore The Classrooms and discover the various anomalies it contains; from malicious entities, to harmless oddities. And remember, it's different every time you play, so your found footage is uniquely yours. The Classrooms is a early access, psychological horror and procedural generation game developed by Hillcrest Games Inc. and Xefier Games and published by Xefier Games. Released on October 28th 2022 has received 1,841 reviews of which 1,652 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 20% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for procedural generation games.
8.6
1,652
189
-20%
9.75€
7.80€
Free procedural generation games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play procedural generation 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 procedural generation games.
1. Madrun
Race against up to 7 other players online and create catastrophic chaos with items beyond insanity. Breaking the tradition of single-player, story-based platformers. Interested? This is the brand new 2D platformer experience you want. Madrun is a multiplayer, racing and 2d platformer game developed and published by Tianyu Cao. Released on April 11th 2020 has received 522 reviews of which 478 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free procedural generation games on Steam.
8.5
478
44
3
players
2. Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure
A Shipwrecked Adventure is a free prologue immersing you into the vast world of Tinkerlands. Uncover the story of the first survivors on these mystical islands. Explore the breathtaking archipelago, craft essential tools, build your settlement, and strive to survive! Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure is a open world survival craft, action-adventure and procedural generation game developed by CodeManu and Endless Coffee and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on April 12th 2024 has received 2,025 reviews of which 1,912 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free procedural generation games on Steam.
9.0
1,912
113
1
players
3. Don't get lost
A procedurally-generated, open-world, first-person colony sim. Build colonies in an infinite world, alone or with friends via Steam or self-hosted multiplayer. Don't get lost is a colony sim, multiplayer and procedural generation game developed by Michael Hutcheon and published by miicck. Released on February 01st 2023 has received 452 reviews of which 360 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free procedural generation games on Steam.
7.5
360
92
1
players
4. World Seed
A simple game with big ambitions. Fight creatures, explore the world and progress your character in this ever changing world. World Seed is a massively multiplayer, procedural generation and rogue-like game developed by Kortes and published by Ape Egg. Released on May 17th 2022 has received 335 reviews of which 251 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free procedural generation games on Steam.
7.1
251
84
1
players