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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FTL: Faster Than Light

This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

Price -76% 2.44€
Rating 9.4
Release 14 Sep 2012

Symphony

A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!

Price -49% 2.53€
Rating 8.0
Release 06 Aug 2012

The Binding of Isaac

Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!

Price -60% 1.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 28 Sep 2011

Cossacks: Art of War

Cossacks: The Art of War continues the history of the great battles of XVII–XVIII centuries

Price -78% 1.10€
Rating 7.5
Release 26 Aug 2011

Space Pirates and Zombies

Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.

Price -50% 4.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 15 Aug 2011

Dungeons of Dredmor

Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.

Price 7.79€
Rating 9.1
Release 13 Jul 2011

Solar 2

Dynamic abstract sandbox universe. Changes and evolves as you do.

Price -66% 3.06€
Rating 8.7
Release 17 Jun 2011

Dwarfs!?

Dig! Dig! Dig! Manage the small underground Dwarf base and make it as rich as possible before they meet their inevitable doom. Purchase before May 11th and save!

Price 8.19€
Rating 7.4
Release 04 May 2011

Atom Zombie Smasher

The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 14 Mar 2011

Osmos

Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack. Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: ejecting matter also shrinks you. Relax - good things come to those who wait.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.2
Release 18 Aug 2009

AudioSurf

Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.

Price 9.75€
Rating 9.3
Release 15 Feb 2008

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 16th 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 5,181 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
329,265
9,277

5,181
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 449 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

449
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 269 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

269
players

4. 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 187 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
9.1
3,049
154

187
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 187 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

187
players

6. 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 166 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
8
4,591
979

166
players

7. 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 134 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
8.3
537
73

134
players

8. 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 rogue-like game developed and published by DYSTOPIAN. Released on April 04th 2025 has received 444 reviews of which 436 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
9.1
436
8

130
players

9. Terraformers

Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one! Terraformers is a simulation, procedural generation and survival game developed by Asteroid Lab and published by Goblinz Publishing and IndieArk. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 3,210 reviews of which 2,830 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
8.5
2,830
380

86
players

10. 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. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played procedural generation games.
8.5
19,882
3,127

79
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 16th 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 1,117 reviews of which 994 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
994
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. 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. Currently offered at a 35% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for procedural generation games.
8
4,591
979

-35% 12.49€ 8.11€

6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for procedural generation games.
8.4
1,225
155

-34% 30.03€ 19.82€

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 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play procedural generation games.

1. 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 #1 spot among the most played free procedural generation games on Steam.
9.0
1,912
113

1
players

2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free procedural generation games on Steam.
7.5
360
92

1
players

3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free procedural generation games on Steam.
8.5
478
44

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