Best Software 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 software games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free software games are available at the bottom of the page.
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DSX
DSX is an easy-to-use software that connects DualSense, DualSense Edge, and DualShock 4 controllers to your PC. It unlocks advanced features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback for a more immersive gaming experience. Allowing support for games that don't support Playstation Controllers.
Wallpaper Alive
The free and open source animated wallpaper utility for Windows! Transform your desktop with animated gifs and videos.
RPG in a Box
Bring your stories and ideas to life! RPG in a Box lets you create games and other interactive experiences in a fun and simple way!
Dungeon Alchemist
Dungeon Alchemist is mapmaking software for tabletop RPG's that enables you to make amazing, high-quality maps in seconds!
Game Dev Story
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
Oblivity - Find your perfect Sensitivity
Oblivity is an advanced aim training software that provides everything you need to improve your aim! Find your perfect, intuitive mouse sensitivity with Oblivity's sensitivity finder. Or detect your bad aiming habits in the extensive analysis and replay space.
OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
N0va Desktop
Simply click the desktop to wake Lumi up. Enjoy an immersive experience with a lovely companion that's always by your side!
Live2DViewerEX
The best cross-platform Live2D solution, three display modes (Wallpaper / Desktop / Desktop Window), multiple platforms (Windows / MacOS / Android / iOS), high-precision facial capture, and many other features.
MyDockFinder
MyDockFinder is a software for quick system startup and control viewing system functions. You can drag and drop to add your favorite programs or files, and drag and drop to directly use the program to open the file. Based on WinUI using GPU rendering, smooth animation effects.
Animaze by FaceRig
Livestream, chat, or create videos as world-class 2D and 3D avatars. Use one of the over 60 avatars provided or import your own 2D, 3D, VRM, or Ready Player Me model. Animaze is powering PuffPuff, one of the top real-time mocap virtual beings on TikTok with 4.7 million followers.
Ficket: 追剧引擎
You can browse uniformly the same information scattered on various websites through Ficket.
Pixel Art Coloring Book
Pixel Art Coloring Book easily removes your stress! A huge range of colorful pixel art images in this coloring book is for ALL AGES! Relax while coloring awesome pixel art coloring pages. Start color by number today & feel better. It’s simple. It’s good. It’s fun.
just a game to test your lQ
Wanna know about yourself better? Apply for a free lQ test provided by a Nobei Prize-winning doctor! The world's best experts will visit your house. You just need to solve a simple quiz.
VTube Studio
VTube Studio is all you'll ever need to become a Live2D VTuber, with innovative features such as pinning props to your model and many more still to come.
ScreenPlay
ScreenPlay is an Open Source cross-platform app for displaying Wallpaper, Widgets and AppDrawer.
HudSight - crosshair overlay
Create unique crosshairs for any game! Choose from many built-in crosshairs or download from the Steam Workshop, and create your own. User-friendly interface, anti-cheat compatible. Customize your gaming experience!
VRoid Studio v2.1.5
VRoid Studio is a 3D character creation software developed for you to freely express yourself, even without 3D modeling expertise. The software is easy-to-use. Even first-time users can fully enjoy the software by picking preset items and playing around with the parameters’ sliders.
Fantasy Grounds VTT
FANTASY GROUNDS is a powerful virtual tabletop that allows your TTRPG group to connect - whether you're around a table or online. With its updated visuals, versatile interface, comprehensive features, and vast library of supported game systems, Fantasy Grounds VTT provides unforgettable experiences!
RPG Maker MZ
You want to create an RPG, but every game making tool you have found was either too complex or too limited? RPG Maker MZ empowers you with simple tools to create your RPG right out of the box, yet is customizable enough to make the exact RPG you want!
Crosshair X
Overlay custom crosshairs on every game you play. Choose from thousands of unique crosshairs created by the Crosshair X community or design your own using the designer.Most played software games on Steam
Take a look at the top software games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop! Wallpaper Engine is a utilities and anime game developed and published by Wallpaper Engine Team. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 881,520 reviews of which 864,218 were positive and 17,302 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played software game, thanks to its 135,326 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
864,218
17,302
135,326
players
2. Soundpad
Play sounds in voice chats in high digital quality. Add sounds or music to your microphone signal so others will hear it, too. Soundpad is a utilities, audio production and music game developed and published by Leppsoft. Released on September 30th 2017 has received 84,632 reviews of which 81,333 were positive and 3,299 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 30,728 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among software games based on player count.
9.5
81,333
3,299
30,728
players
3. Lossless Scaling
All-in-one gaming utility for scaling and frame generation Lossless Scaling is a utilities, software and fps game developed and published by THS. Released on December 28th 2018 has received 22,720 reviews of which 20,224 were positive and 2,496 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 11,921 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among software games based on player count.
8.7
20,224
2,496
11,921
players
4. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose. Blender is a animation & modeling, software and design & illustration game developed and published by Blender Foundation. Released on April 24th 2015 has received 70,513 reviews of which 67,933 were positive and 2,580 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 11,558 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played software games.
9.5
67,933
2,580
11,558
players
5. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming OBS Studio is a software, video production and utilities game developed and published by OBS Project. Released on March 21st 2022 has received 34,872 reviews of which 33,227 were positive and 1,645 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 9,656 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played software games.
9.3
33,227
1,645
9,656
players
6. DSX
DSX is an easy-to-use software that connects DualSense, DualSense Edge, and DualShock 4 controllers to your PC. It unlocks advanced features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback for a more immersive gaming experience. Allowing support for games that don't support Playstation Controllers. DSX is a simulation, indie and controller game developed and published by Paliverse. Released on June 24th 2022 has received 5,093 reviews of which 3,450 were positive and 1,643 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 5,760 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played software games.
6.6
3,450
1,643
5,760
players
7. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games. Aseprite is a pixel graphics, design & illustration and animation & modeling game developed by David Capello and published by Igara Studio. Released on February 22nd 2016 has received 21,271 reviews of which 21,085 were positive and 186 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 5,045 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played software games.
9.7
21,085
186
5,045
players
8. OVR Advanced Settings
OVR Advanced Settings is a Dashboard Application for VR, that allows you to access many settings. OVRAS also has a myriad of utility features such as: simulated movement, adding smooth/snap turn to any game, video controls for the headset such as brightness, per-app bindings and much more. OVR Advanced Settings is a vr, utilities and software game developed and published by OVRAS Team. Released on April 14th 2020 has received 4,472 reviews of which 4,139 were positive and 333 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,812 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played software games.
8.9
4,139
333
4,812
players
9. OVR Toolkit - Desktop Overlay
OVR Toolkit is a utility application designed to make viewing the desktop in VR simple and fast, it allows for viewing the desktop within VR, placing desktop windows around the world, mouse input, typing with a virtual keyboard, and quickly switching between windows. OVR Toolkit - Desktop Overlay is a utilities, vr and software game developed by Curtis English and published by VoxelLoop Software Limited. Released on June 28th 2019 has received 3,059 reviews of which 2,693 were positive and 366 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 3,929 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played software games.
8.5
2,693
366
3,929
players
10. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game. Crosshair V2 is a utilities, shooter and action game developed and published by CenterPoint Gaming. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 7,848 reviews of which 7,066 were positive and 782 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 3,713 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played software games.
8.7
7,066
782
3,713
players
Best deals on software games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of software 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 software games.
1. RPG Maker VX Ace
RPG Maker VX Ace improves on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. An extremely powerful editor, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system. RPG Maker VX Ace is a game development, rpg and rpgmaker game developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA and Yoji Ojima and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on December 10th 2012 has received 4,804 reviews of which 4,510 were positive and 294 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for software category.
9.1
4,510
294
-94%
70.00€
4.20€
2. Home Design 3D
Home Design 3D is the reference interior design and home decor application, allowing you to draw, create and visualize your floor plans and home ideas.Design your dream projects simply and easily, in 2D and/or 3D. Get a good idea of your next home or simply have fun! Home Design 3D is a simulation, design & illustration and building game developed by Anuman Interactive / Microids and Koalabs and published by Anuman Interactive / Microids. Released on November 20th 2015 has received 2,503 reviews of which 1,927 were positive and 576 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in software games.
7.4
1,927
576
-80%
9.99€
1.99€
3. Rytmik Studio
Rytmik Studio is a music creation software based around a beautifully simple, yet wonderfully powerful concept. It’s flexible, instant and fun. Create a basic melody in a few steps, compose a great song in a few minutes, and show your musical flare with a whole range of instruments and effects. Rytmik Studio is a audio production, utilities and early access game developed and published by CINEMAX GAMES. Released on November 15th 2017 has received 327 reviews of which 278 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 70% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in software games.
7.9
278
49
-70%
28.99€
8.69€
4. Energy Engine PC Live Wallpaper
Release the energy of your wallpaper! Change colours and create effects that react to your mouse. Perfect for custom build PC. Energy Engine PC Live Wallpaper is a design & illustration, utilities and simulation game developed and published by 3dm_live_wallpapers. Released on May 10th 2019 has received 342 reviews of which 213 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 35% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for software games.
6.0
213
129
-35%
3.99€
2.59€
5. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop! Wallpaper Engine is a utilities and anime game developed and published by Wallpaper Engine Team. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 881,520 reviews of which 864,218 were positive and 17,302 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 26% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for software games.
9.7
864,218
17,302
-26%
4.99€
3.69€
Free software games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play software 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 software games.
1. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose. Blender is a animation & modeling, software and design & illustration game developed and published by Blender Foundation. Released on April 24th 2015 has received 70,513 reviews of which 67,933 were positive and 2,580 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 11,558 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free software games on Steam.
9.5
67,933
2,580
11,558
players
2. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming OBS Studio is a software, video production and utilities game developed and published by OBS Project. Released on March 21st 2022 has received 34,872 reviews of which 33,227 were positive and 1,645 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 9,656, this software game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
9.3
33,227
1,645
9,656
players
3. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game. Crosshair V2 is a utilities, shooter and action game developed and published by CenterPoint Gaming. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 7,848 reviews of which 7,066 were positive and 782 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 3,713, this software game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
8.7
7,066
782
3,713
players
4. ShareX
ShareX is a free and open source program that can capture or record selected area from the screen with a single keypress, automatically save them to your hard disk/clipboard, and instantly upload them to an image/file hosting service and then can copy the URL to your clipboard. ShareX is a photo editing, utilities and free to play game developed and published by ShareX Team. Released on October 02nd 2015 has received 7,369 reviews of which 7,051 were positive and 318 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,632 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free software games on Steam.
9.3
7,051
318
3,632
players
5. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel. Godot Engine is a game development, utilities and software game developed and published by Godot Engine. Released on February 23rd 2016 has received 7,466 reviews of which 6,339 were positive and 1,127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,365 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.3
6,339
1,127
1,365
players
6. Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. Source Filmmaker is a animation & modeling, free to play and video production game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 10th 2012 has received 40,205 reviews of which 37,375 were positive and 2,830 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,146 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free software games on Steam.
9.1
37,375
2,830
1,146
players
7. Driver Booster for Steam
Driver Booster 12 for Steam is a must-have driver updater to keep drivers and game components up to date. It is very powerful and easy-to-use for all Windows users. Driver Booster for Steam is a utilities, software and free to play game developed and published by IObit. Released on November 01st 2018 has received 8,999 reviews of which 7,607 were positive and 1,392 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 957 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.2
7,607
1,392
957
players
8. SAO Utils 2: Progressive
SAO Utils 2 provides you a fresh-new customizable Full-Dive 3D app launcher with varieties of themes, desktop widgets and powerful utilities. SAO Utils 2: Progressive is a utilities, software and anime game developed by Joshua Chen and published by Studio GPBeta. Released on November 05th 2022 has received 1,680 reviews of which 1,563 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 865 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.8
1,563
117
865
players
9. RetroArch
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications RetroArch is a free to play, retro and software game developed and published by Libretro. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 7,847 reviews of which 7,039 were positive and 808 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 620 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.7
7,039
808
620
players
10. Animaze by FaceRig
Livestream, chat, or create videos as world-class 2D and 3D avatars. Use one of the over 60 avatars provided or import your own 2D, 3D, VRM, or Ready Player Me model. Animaze is powering PuffPuff, one of the top real-time mocap virtual beings on TikTok with 4.7 million followers. Animaze by FaceRig is a animation & modeling, video production and software game developed and published by Holotech Studios Inc.. Released on November 17th 2021 has received 3,273 reviews of which 2,262 were positive and 1,011 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 532 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free software games on Steam.
6.7
2,262
1,011
532
players