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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Leadwerks Game Engine
Leadwerks Game Engine is the easiest way to make 3D games and VR experiences. Learn everything you need with our comprehensive tutorials. Build games with the world's most intuitive game development system. Sell your games with a royalty-free license or share them with the world for free.
RPG Maker XP
RPG MAKER lets you create an original role-playing game without any prior specialized knowledge or training. RPG MAKER XP is full of the functions you've been asking for, including game data encryption and a scripting feature that lets you change the very heart of the RPG MAKER engine.
Clickteam Fusion 2.5
Game and software creation has never been easier or quicker than with Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Discover the tool used by so many multimedia professionals, game creators, and creative people from all walks of life.
Axis Game Factory's AGFPRO v3
Axis Game Factory’s AGFPRO v3.0 – for PC, MAC and LINUXWe just released version 3.0 of AGFPRO & Premium - there are a TON of new features, assets and functionality that have been added, giving users the ability to create amazing game levels and maps like NEVER BEFORE!!Major features to AGFPRO 3.
PlayClaw 5 - Game Recording and Streaming
The amazing PlayClaw video capture tool gives customers incredible power!PlayClaw has been designed to make full use of multi-core processors and hardware accelerated H.264 codecs, which ensures the outstanding quality of the output with a minimal impact on system performance.
DisplayFusion
DisplayFusion will make your multi-monitor life much easier! With powerful features like Multi-Monitor Taskbars, TitleBar Buttons, Monitor Fading, and fully customizable HotKeys, DisplayFusion will make managing your multiple monitors easy.
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.
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.
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 17th 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 42,077 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
864,218
17,302
42,077
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 16,167 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
16,167
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 9,315 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
9,315
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 7,762 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
7,762
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 5,234 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
5,234
players
6. 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 4,899 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played software games.
9.7
21,085
186
4,899
players
7. 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 4,565 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played software games.
8.7
20,224
2,496
4,565
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 3,480 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
3,480
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 3,082 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
3,082
players
10. 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. With 2,373 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played software games.
9.3
7,051
318
2,373
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 17th 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. 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 #4 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 17th 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 9,315 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
9,315
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 7,762, this software game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
9.5
67,933
2,580
7,762
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 3,480, this software game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free software games on Steam.
8.7
7,066
782
3,480
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 2,373 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
2,373
players
5. 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 1,034 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free software games on Steam.
9.1
37,375
2,830
1,034
players
6. 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 1,029 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.3
6,339
1,127
1,029
players
7. 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 889 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.8
1,563
117
889
players
8. 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 861 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free software games on Steam.
8.2
7,607
1,392
861
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 606 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
606
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 4,715 reviews of which 3,784 were positive and 931 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 544 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free software games on Steam.
7.8
3,784
931
544
players