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The 15 Best Single-Player Free Games on Steam

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Ignacio Weil

Gaming - July 14th 2024, 16:00 GMT+2

DELTARUNE

I wanted to start with the most popular one right away. Don’t know it? Then you surely know its more famous predecessor: Undertale. DELTARUNE, which is an anagram of Undertale, is an upcoming game that the same Toby Fox is working on, with all the charm, music, and Earthbound inspiration you could wish for, and the first two chapters already available on Steam. Could this be a sign that future updates will be free? We can only cross our fingers... | © tobyfox

Grimms Hollow — Grimm's Hollow

A small, adorable RPG, but what stands out the most about Grimm's Hollow is its cute yet spooky style, perfect for trying out on Halloween. And for a free game, the time-based attack mechanics aren’t bad at all, and the little ghosts inhabiting this world make us fall in love with this title. | © ghosthunter

Off Peak — Off-Peak

Let's jump straight into the weird stuff without waiting until the end of the list. While Off-Peak has a somewhat creepy aura, I promise you it's not a horror game. Instead, it's a walking simulator set in a world so strange, with such unique characters, that it might be unsettling. But I promise you a bizarre experience that, if it doesn't make you fall in love with the world, it will at least make you fall in love with its killer soundtrack. | © Cosmo D

Disfigure

It's rare to see games that dedicate as much time and care as survivor/rogue-likes and are completely free, but Disfigure not only manages to impress with its many combinations of weapons and upgrades but also with its enemy design. The terrifying bug silhouettes leave our imagination to fill in the blanks, and not in a good way... | © Cold Brew Entertainment

Sonic murder — The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

The name might make you think it's a fan-made creepypasta, but it's actually an official Sonic game from Sega. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is the franchise's entry into the visual novel/detective genre, where you team up with Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, and the rest of the iconic crew to solve the murder of Sega's mascot. Don't worry, it's all a game for Amy's birthday... right? | © SEGA

An Arcade Full of Cats

A small game, yes, but An Arcade Full of Cats is just what you need after a stressful day at work. While there are surprisingly many hidden object games with a cat theme, none have charmed us as much as the retro style of this title. Recommended as a palate cleanser between monstrous AAA games. | © Devcats

Doki doki lc — Doki Doki Literature Club

I feel like just writing about this game is a huge spoiler, but nothing that the tags on Steam or even the first screen haven’t already ruined for you. Doki Doki Literature Club is not just a simple anime girl game where the protagonist (you) has to build relationships with the girls in the literature club, eventually choosing only one (Just Monika). | © Team Salvato

The Sims 4

Okay, we know that "EA" and "free" are two words that rarely go in the same sentence, but one thing we have to respect is the fact that The Sims 4 is free on Steam. Although it's not the best title in the franchise, it’s enough to scratch the itch we get from time to time with these life simulators. Just don't look at the prices and content of the DLCs, and you'll be fine! | © Electronic Arts

Aperture Desk Job

When is Half-Life 3 coming? When is Portal 3 coming? Well, while we’ve been waiting for the same games for decades, we have the short but fun adventure of Aperture Desk Job, where we once again get all the brilliant comedy that is very characteristic of this universe, giving us a snack while we wait for the main titles in this saga. | © Valve

Crusader Kings 2

When the third title of this game was released, perhaps as a gesture of good will to earn a good reputation with its audience, Crusader Kings 2 was made free on Steam, and that hasn’t changed since. Although you still have to pay for the expansions, the base game offers a taste of the brilliant and unique mechanics that find a middle ground between the massive governance of nations in Total War and the micromanagement of villages in Age of Empires. | © Paradox Interactive

Raven monologue — A Raven Monologue

Although it is a small and short production, A Raven Monologue manages to capture the dynamism that interactive stories have within video games. Simple in its style and presentation, but made in such a way that it will be able to capture your heart, even though your character is not even able to make a caw. | © Toge Productions

Emily is Away

Ah, the nostalgia of the mid-2010s. Emily is Away is a simple interactive story, never really seeing other characters, simply interacting with a parody of a desktop and a chat very reminiscent of MSN Messenger. And just as you see it, without needing to give a face to anyone, it can be heart-wrenching in its emotions. | © Kyle Seeley

The Looker

"Mom, can we get *The Witness*?" "No, we have *The Witness* at home." The inspiration behind The Looker is very evident, and although the original is always better than the copy, The Looker does a fantastic job of recreating the philosophy of its inspiration, making environmental puzzles the main focus of the game and not just little treats for the most observant among us. If you still haven't gotten over The Witness, consider The Looker as your nicotine patch. | © Subcreation Studio

Cry of Fear

Scandinavian folk horror? Monster and zombie shooter? Cooperative action? It sounds too good to be true that Cry of Fear is free, and although it's a bit old, it's the result of an entire era of indie horror that emerged several years ago, but with the twist of having established real combat mechanics. It works great when you want to kill abominations with your best friend or partner. | © Team Psykskallar

Helltaker

With gameplay that is easy to learn and very hard to master (especially in the alternate levels), Helltaker has won the heart of the underground internet. The visual aspect of its infernal girls has spread across all corners of the web, generating all kinds of fan tributes and creations. What started as something somewhat adult and silly is, curiously, an excellent game, both in its design and gameplay, and one that you should try over and over again, because it is really difficult... | © vanripper

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Are you as annoyed as I am with the direction the video game industry has taken in recent years, with triple-A games easily exceeding $80? Nowadays, it's impossible to play a game without sacrificing a week's worth of food... or maybe not?

After all, Steam is a source of original games from creators, both independent and large companies, and they have all kinds of offerings that you can play without paying a cent. And since we wanted to steer clear of the well-known MMOs and MOBAs where you pay with microtransactions (and your soul), we've decided to create a list of the 15 best free single-player games you can get right now on Steam!