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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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.
Desktop Magic Engine
DesktopMagicEngine is the second generation of DMMD,With the help of new AI Technology, you can now have a living and dancing cute girl with amazing effects on your desktop! She will always be with you, even while having other windows open. Supports STEAM workshop.
RPG World - Action RPG Maker
RPG World – THE Action RPG Maker! Unleash your imagination with RPG World and create, share and play amazing 3D games with our growing community. Claim glory and treasure as you conquer magical worlds, alone or as a team. No coding required!
Bot Studio for Discord
The easiest way to make Discord bots. A drag and drop editor makes it simple to create the perfect bot for your servers, no coding required!
Smart Game Booster
Smart Game Booster is an easy-to-use yet efficient game optimization utility, essential for any gamer who wants a smoother gaming experience.
YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer
Use YoloMouse to change those obscure game cursors. Never lose your cursor in a heated battle again!
Desktop Kanojo
This is a desktop mascot that can be placed anywhere on your desktop to bring more fun to your desktop
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.
Pixel Studio - pixel art editor
Best pixel art editor. Simple. Fast. Portable.
Réussir : Code de la Route - Nouvelle Édition (French Highway Code)
Practice for your driving test and challenge your friends! Discover the best way to learn the French Highway Code! Prepare for the exam, test your knowledge and challenge your friends in exclusive mini-games. Your future driving license is right around the corner!
Pixel Game Maker MV
Use Pixel Game Maker MV to make your own 2D action games! The latest Maker title provides a simple, fun way to make games with zero coding! PGMMV: Powerful enough for pro developers, simple enough for beginners.
FlowScape
In FlowScape you can create your own nature scene simply by painting. Choose from 20 landscapes and more than 300 models to create your own little paradise by painting trees, changing the sky, rotating the sun, adding sound effects and adjusting your camera for that perfect photo.
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.
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.
KumaKuma Manga Editor
KumaKuma Manga Editor is a comic editor for dummy based on 3d models. Our goal is to let everyone create manga without has to conquering the barrier of learning how to draw. You don’t need any device other than your computer, or any basic knowledge of art.
Lossless Scaling
All-in-one gaming utility for scaling and frame generation
Simson Tuningwerkstatt 3D
Simson Tuningwerkstatt 3D
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!
FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays
FPS Monitor tracks your PC's hardware state and displays this information as an overlay in-game or over desktop. Does not require configuration, it works immediately after installation.
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.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 19th 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 48,628 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
864,218
17,302
48,628
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 85,352 reviews of which 82,024 were positive and 3,328 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 20,515 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among software games based on player count.
9.5
82,024
3,328
20,515
players
3. 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. While seeing 11,854 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among software games based on player count.
9.3
33,227
1,645
11,854
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 7,681 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
7,681
players
5. 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 5,668 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played software games.
6.6
3,450
1,643
5,668
players
6. 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. With 5,400 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played software games.
8.7
20,224
2,496
5,400
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 4,848 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
4,848
players
8. 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 4,229 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played software games.
8.7
7,066
782
4,229
players
9. 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 4,102 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played software games.
8.9
4,139
333
4,102
players
10. 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 2,529 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played software games.
8.5
2,693
366
2,529
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 19th 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 4,815 reviews of which 4,521 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
4,521
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. 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. Thanks to its 26% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in software games.
9.7
864,218
17,302
-26%
4.99€
3.69€
4. Bot Studio for Discord
The easiest way to make Discord bots. A drag and drop editor makes it simple to create the perfect bot for your servers, no coding required! Bot Studio for Discord is a utilities, robots and software game developed by Bot Studio for Discord and published by DBS Dev. Released on May 12th 2020 has received 493 reviews of which 390 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 20% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for software games.
7.5
390
103
-20%
8.99€
7.19€
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 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play software games.
1. 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 11,854 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free software games on Steam.
9.3
33,227
1,645
11,854
players
2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 7,681, this software game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
9.5
67,933
2,580
7,681
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 4,229, this software game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
8.7
7,066
782
4,229
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 2,435 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
2,435
players
5. 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 9,056 reviews of which 7,654 were positive and 1,402 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,109 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.2
7,654
1,402
1,109
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 1,096 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
1,096
players
7. 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 1,003 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.3
6,339
1,127
1,003
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 960 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
960
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 7,870 reviews of which 7,059 were positive and 811 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 674 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.7
7,059
811
674
players
10. EVGA Precision X1
The next generation of EVGA Precision has arrived with EVGA Precision X1. This software allows you to fine tune your NVIDIA graphics card, maximizing cooling and performance. EVGA Precision X1 is a utilities, software and free to play game developed and published by EVGA. Released on July 16th 2014 has received 4,716 reviews of which 3,787 were positive and 929 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 534 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free software games on Steam.
7.8
3,787
929
534
players