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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DEAD LETTER DEPT.
Working at a data entry job in the big city, you type up and transcribe the lost mail and letters that have nowhere else to go. But as the days carry on oddities in the mail start to emerge, and cracks begin to appear.
Learning Factory
Build intricate supply chains to meet your feline customers' needs. Discover underground and air transport layers, a vast research tree, procedural worlds, machine learning, and endless automation in this relaxing, enemyless game.
Settlements Rising
Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.
IDUN - Frontline Survival
A defense RTS where you can move turrets at will. Extract resources, upgrade technology, and defend against enemy swarms in a gripping space campaign. Hold the line, set up your turrets, and brace for screen-filling hordes!
Aotenjo: Infinite Hands
The Mahjong Roguelike. Aotenjo: Infinite Hands is an deckbuilder where you will use Mahjong styles all over the world to beat innate threats, play different Patterns and combos, reach the "bottom" of Aotenjo, and discover ancient secrets....
Tyrant's Realm
Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
The Last Flame
Recruit a party of unique heroes, fight deadly encounters, loot and craft powerful gear, discover and create thousands of synergetic builds! The Last Flame is an endless roguelike auto-battler in which you guide a righteous party of heroes through many challenges.
Murky Divers
Solo or up to 8 players. Get rid of your employer's failed experiments in abandoned underwater labs. Navigate your submarine, avoid abyssal terrors, and remove all corpses.
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.
Dungeon Clawler
Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your deck, grab weapons and items from the claw machine to battle enemies, discover powerful perks that create game-changing synergies and unleash crazy combos as you fight your way through the dungeon!
Dimensionals
Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tactical challenge. Fight through an epic story told in the style of voice acted comic book cutscenes.
Seer's Gambit
A strategic, hero-drafting roguelite RPG that rewards smart positioning, player agency, and synergies-building within your party. Explore a perilous world brimming with upgrades to discover and unlock. Choose the right combination of heroes, equipment, skills, and buffs to craft your perfect team.
NETHER DUNGEONS
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Space Trash Scavenger
Grab your jetpack and explore procedural asteroid fields, derelict spaceships and abandoned outposts. Build and automate your Space Rig to process scavenged trash. Craft, trade and fight your way home in this interstellar, open-world survival sandbox.
Dungeons of Blood and Dream
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
ZEPHON
From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, ZEPHON is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive?
Unrailed 2: Back on Track
The chaotic co-op railroad construction game is back! Team up with your friends to build a railroad through procedurally generated worlds with new biomes and bosses. Permanently upgrade your character and engine, even create your own levels - just don‘t let your train derail!
Tower Factory
Tower Factory is a tower defense and automation game with roguelite elements. Optimize resource production using conveyor systems while defending against monster waves. Can you find and destroy the enemy tower before it's too late?
Sketch Crawler
New game from the legendary game designer, creator of S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl. A super-creative roguelike\deckbuilder in which you can redraw everything, voice everything and even write your own texts in quests and dialogs! (300+ reviews read below)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