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Steam Top 250 History

A historical snapshot taken on 25th November, 2010 of the top 1000 best Steam games, according to gamer reviews at that time.

Title, date, platforms and price Score Rating
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1. Left 4 Dead 2 Nov 2009 Zombies Co-op FPS Multiplayer Shooter Online Co-Op $9.99
8.04
98% 740,067 votes
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4. Counter-Strike: Source Nov 2004 Shooter Action FPS Multiplayer Team-Based First-Person $9.99
7.94
96% 154,510 votes
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6. Killing Floor May 2009 FPS Zombies Co-op Survival Horror Action -75%$4.99
7.88
95% 64,456 votes
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8. Borderlands Game of the Year unreleased Looter Shooter FPS Co-op RPG Action Loot $29.99
7.83
91% 30,732 votes
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9. Garry's Mod Nov 2006 Sandbox Multiplayer Funny Moddable Building Mod $9.99
7.83
97% 961,653 votes
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11. Mount & Blade: Warband Mar 2010 Medieval RPG Open World Strategy Sandbox Multiplayer $19.99 Demo
7.80
98% 151,467 votes
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13. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition Jun 2000 Cyberpunk RPG Stealth Classic FPS Sci-fi $6.99
7.76
95% 12,651 votes
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14. AudioSurf Feb 2008 Music Rhythm Indie Casual Music-Based Procedural Generation Arcade $9.99 Demo
7.71
96% 10,618 votes
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15. Left 4 Dead Nov 2008 Zombies Co-op Multiplayer FPS Action Horror $9.99
7.70
96% 48,031 votes
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16. Counter-Strike Nov 2000 Action FPS Multiplayer Shooter Classic Team-Based $9.99
7.70
98% 219,981 votes
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17. Half-Life 2 Nov 2004 FPS Action Sci-fi Classic Singleplayer Story Rich $9.99 Demo
7.67
98% 164,669 votes
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19. Torchlight Oct 2009 RPG Action RPG Hack and Slash Dungeon Crawler Fantasy Singleplayer $14.99 Demo
7.66
91% 6,257 votes
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22. Just Cause 2 Mar 2010 Open World Action Sandbox Third Person Multiplayer Adventure $14.99 Demo
7.63
91% 49,337 votes
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23. BioShock™ Aug 2007 FPS Atmospheric Story Rich Action Singleplayer Horror -75%$4.99 Demo
7.63
94% 28,901 votes
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24. Psychonauts Apr 2005 Platformer Comedy Adventure Cult Classic Singleplayer Action -80%$1.99
7.62
95% 15,681 votes
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27. Call of Duty®: Black Ops Nov 2010 Action FPS Zombies Multiplayer Shooter Singleplayer $39.99
7.59
91% 33,591 votes
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29. Day of Defeat: Source Jul 2010 FPS World War II Multiplayer Action Shooter Military $9.99
7.55
91% 19,673 votes
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31. Bloody Good Time Oct 2010 Action Multiplayer FPS Comedy Funny First-Person $4.99
7.55
78% 1,005 votes
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33. Beat Hazard Apr 2010 Rhythm Music 2D Space Bullet Hell Indie $9.99 Demo
7.54
95% 7,196 votes
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42. Half-Life 2: Episode Two Oct 2007 FPS Action Sci-fi Singleplayer Shooter Story Rich $7.99
7.43
97% 34,111 votes
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43. Mafia II (Classic) Mar 2011 Action Open World Crime Story Rich Atmospheric Singleplayer $29.99
7.40
95% 50,180 votes
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45. Zeno Clash Apr 2009 Action Surreal Indie Beat 'em up Fighting FPS $9.99 Demo
7.40
86% 2,823 votes
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46. Half-Life Nov 1998 FPS Sci-fi Multiplayer 1990's Classic Singleplayer $9.99
7.38
97% 88,386 votes
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47. Dead Rising® 2 Sep 2010 Zombies Action Open World Co-op Adventure Online Co-Op -70%$5.99
7.38
78% 6,414 votes
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49. eversion Jun 2010 Platformer Indie Horror Short 2D Lovecraftian $4.99
7.36
92% 1,242 votes
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59. DEFCON Sep 2006 Cold War Tactical RPG Wargame Immersive Sim RTS Strategy RPG $9.99 Demo
7.30
87% 3,714 votes
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63. Aliens vs. Predator™ Feb 2010 Action FPS Aliens Multiplayer Sci-fi Horror $14.99 Demo
7.26
91% 17,138 votes
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64. Half-Life 2: Episode One Jun 2006 FPS Action Sci-fi Singleplayer First-Person Story Rich $7.99
7.25
96% 24,993 votes
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66. Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Nov 2004 Action FPS Multiplayer Shooter First-Person Sci-fi $4.99
7.25
90% 11,716 votes
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67. Shank Oct 2010 Action Beat 'em up Indie 2D Side Scroller Local Co-Op $9.99 Demo
7.25
90% 3,174 votes
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69. Machinarium Oct 2009 Point & Click Puzzle Hand-drawn Steampunk Robots 2D -75%$4.99 Demo
7.25
96% 12,219 votes
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70. Supreme Commander 2 Mar 2010 Strategy RTS Sci-fi Multiplayer Base Building Robots $12.99 Demo
7.23
88% 11,287 votes
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71. BioShock® 2 Feb 2010 FPS Action Singleplayer Atmospheric Story Rich Horror -85%$2.99
7.23
89% 13,228 votes
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75. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter Nov 2009 FPS Action Shooter Co-op Gore Multiplayer $14.99
7.23
94% 7,038 votes
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76. Shatter Mar 2010 Great Soundtrack Indie Arcade Action Local Co-Op Fast-Paced $1.99
7.23
94% 1,214 votes
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78. AI War: Fleet Command Oct 2009 Strategy RTS Space Indie Sci-fi Co-op $9.99
7.23
83% 1,529 votes
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79. Men of War™ May 2009 Strategy World War II RTS Tactical Multiplayer Military $4.99 Demo
7.23
90% 3,110 votes
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81. F.E.A.R. Oct 2005 Horror FPS Action Bullet Time Classic Singleplayer $54.99
7.20
94% 12,876 votes
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83. Assassin's Creed 2 Mar 2010 Action Open World Parkour Assassin Adventure Stealth -70%$5.99
7.20
89% 42,467 votes
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85. Sol Survivor Mar 2010 Tower Defense Strategy Indie Co-op Sci-fi Multiplayer $9.99 Demo
7.17
90% 403 votes
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86. Nation Red Aug 2010 Zombies Action Indie Top-Down Shooter Online Co-Op Survival $2.99
7.17
88% 2,674 votes
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87. DogFighter Jun 2010 Action Indie Flight Arcade Multiplayer Singleplayer $0.99
7.17
62% 426 votes
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88. Team Fortress Classic Apr 1999 Action FPS Multiplayer Classic Hero Shooter Shooter $4.99
7.17
87% 7,327 votes
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89. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Feb 2009 Horror FPS Action Singleplayer Shooter Gore $14.99 Demo
7.17
86% 6,874 votes
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90. World of Goo Oct 2008 Puzzle Indie Physics Singleplayer Great Soundtrack Casual $14.99 Demo
7.16
94% 5,319 votes
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95. Everyday Genius: SquareLogic Oct 2009 Puzzle Casual Indie Strategy Logic Relaxing $4.99
7.13
98% 387 votes
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97. The Void Dec 2016 Surreal Nudity Philosophical Story Rich Adventure Emotional $9.99
7.13
81% 997 votes
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98. Osmos Aug 2009 Indie Casual Puzzle Relaxing Singleplayer Physics $9.99 Demo
7.13
87% 1,232 votes
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100. DeathSpank Oct 2010 RPG Action Comedy Indie Hack and Slash Action RPG $14.99
7.09
94% 807 votes
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102. Dystopia Sep 2005 Free to Play Action Multiplayer Mod Cyberpunk FPS Free
7.09
85% 1,026 votes
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104. Darwinia Jul 2005 Indie Tactical RPG Shoot 'Em Up Wargame Real Time Tactics Puzzle $9.99
7.05
79% 980 votes
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107. Men of War: Assault Squad Feb 2011 Strategy World War II Tactical War RTS Multiplayer $9.99 Demo
7.05
88% 4,474 votes
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108. Risen Oct 2009 RPG Open World Gothic Fantasy Adventure Singleplayer $14.99 Demo
7.05
89% 8,283 votes
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111. Madballs in Babo:Invasion Sep 2009 Indie Action Casual Shooter Top-Down Co-op $4.99 Demo
7.00
85% 282 votes
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112. Uplink Aug 2006 Hacking Indie Strategy Singleplayer Cyberpunk Simulation $9.99
7.00
91% 2,226 votes
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114. X3: Terran Conflict Oct 2008 Space Simulation Sandbox Sci-fi Strategy Space Sim $15.99
7.00
86% 2,622 votes
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116. EVE Online May 2003 Space Free to Play RPG Sci-fi Open World PvP Free
6.98
74% 31,038 votes
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118. Quake Jun 1996 FPS Classic Action Shooter 1990's Singleplayer $9.99
6.94
96% 11,850 votes
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120. Max Payne Jul 2001 Action Noir Classic Third-Person Shooter Bullet Time Story Rich $9.99
6.94
89% 11,832 votes
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123. Far Cry® 2 Oct 2008 Open World FPS Action Shooter Singleplayer First-Person -70%$2.99
6.94
77% 13,842 votes
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124. Flight Control HD Nov 2010 Casual Action Touch-Friendly Arcade Singleplayer Flight $4.99
6.88
92% 513 votes
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125. Ghost Master® Aug 2003 Strategy Comedy Puzzle Simulation Classic Funny -80%$0.99
6.88
89% 1,696 votes
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126. Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 Mar 2000 FPS Classic Action Horror Aliens Sci-fi $4.99
6.88
88% 2,356 votes
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129. Train Simulator Classic Jul 2009 Simulation Trains Singleplayer Realistic Driving Casual $24.99
6.88
70% 25,360 votes
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130. Prototype™ Jun 2009 Action Open World Gore Singleplayer Adventure Third Person $19.99
6.88
80% 9,922 votes
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131. The Dig® Nov 1995 Adventure Point & Click Great Soundtrack Singleplayer Classic 1990's $5.99
6.88
92% 1,020 votes
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134. Puzzle Dimension Jun 2010 Puzzle Indie Casual Singleplayer $2.99 Demo
6.88
90% 484 votes
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138. Ricochet Nov 2000 Action FPS Multiplayer Classic First-Person Sci-fi $4.99
6.83
82% 5,140 votes
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139. The Ball Oct 2010 Puzzle Action Adventure Indie First-Person Physics $9.99 Demo
6.80
74% 1,048 votes
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140. BIT.TRIP BEAT Nov 2010 Indie Rhythm Music Action Casual Arcade $9.99
6.80
80% 840 votes
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146. Call of Duty: World at War Nov 2008 Zombies World War II FPS Multiplayer Action Shooter $19.99
6.80
92% 44,820 votes
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149. STAR WARS™ - Dark Forces Feb 1995 FPS Action Classic Sci-fi Shooter Retro $5.99
6.80
90% 2,673 votes
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151. Toki Tori Jan 2010 Puzzle Indie Casual Platformer Cute Singleplayer $4.99 Demo
6.80
88% 2,056 votes
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152. Half-Life: Blue Shift Jun 2001 FPS Action Sci-fi Singleplayer Shooter Aliens $4.99
6.80
92% 13,296 votes
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153. Half-Life: Opposing Force Nov 1999 FPS Action Classic Sci-fi Singleplayer Shooter $4.99
6.80
95% 17,830 votes
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154. Overlord II Jun 2009 RPG Villain Protagonist Fantasy Singleplayer Dark Fantasy Funny $9.99 Demo
6.80
89% 4,118 votes
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156. Windosill May 2009 Casual Point & Click Indie Short Puzzle Adventure $2.99
6.80
91% 1,088 votes
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157. Day of Defeat May 2003 FPS World War II Multiplayer Shooter Action War $4.99
6.80
90% 6,238 votes
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160. Sniper: Ghost Warrior Jun 2010 Action Sniper FPS Singleplayer Multiplayer Stealth -80%$1.59
6.71
57% 7,318 votes
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162. Victoria II Aug 2010 Grand Strategy Strategy Historical Political Sim Politics Economy $19.99
6.71
92% 17,320 votes
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165. Crysis Warhead® Sep 2008 FPS Action Sci-fi Shooter Singleplayer Multiplayer $19.99
6.71
85% 3,457 votes
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166. Quake III Arena Dec 1999 FPS Arena Shooter Action Classic Multiplayer Shooter $14.99
6.71
95% 3,136 votes
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167. Flotilla Mar 2010 Strategy Roguelite Exploration Turn-Based Sci-fi Funny $9.99
6.71
84% 216 votes
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169. Nimbus Oct 2010 Indie Racing Puzzle Physics Difficult Platformer $9.99 Demo
6.71
95% 242 votes
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171. Half-Life: Source Jun 2004 FPS Action Classic Sci-fi Singleplayer Shooter $9.99
6.71
71% 13,127 votes
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172. Commander Keen Dec 1990 Platformer Classic 1990's 2D Retro Action $4.99
6.71
93% 1,366 votes
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173. DOOM II May 1994 Classic FPS Action 1990's Shooter Retro $4.99
6.71
95% 7,280 votes
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175. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee® Dec 1997 Adventure Platformer Classic Puzzle 2D Singleplayer $2.99 Demo
6.71
86% 4,090 votes
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177. SiN Episodes: Emergence May 2006 Action FPS Cyberpunk Sci-fi Shooter Classic $9.99
6.71
90% 944 votes
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185. Cogs Apr 2009 Puzzle Indie Casual Singleplayer Steampunk Family Friendly $5.99 Demo
6.71
89% 856 votes
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186. Crysis Nov 2007 FPS Action Sci-fi Singleplayer Shooter Stealth Free
6.64
80% 12,801 votes
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187. Puzzle Agent Jul 2010 Puzzle Adventure Point & Click Casual Detective Singleplayer $4.99
6.59
88% 2,432 votes
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192. Clones Nov 2010 Lemmings Indie Adventure Puzzle Casual Strategy $1.99
6.59
75% 374 votes
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194. The Ship: Murder Party Jul 2006 Multiplayer Indie First-Person Action Stealth RPG $9.99
6.59
86% 5,919 votes
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195. Archon Classic Nov 2010 Strategy Indie Remake Retro 4 Player Local Classic $9.99 Demo
6.59
84% 158 votes
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196. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™ Mar 2005 FPS Action Tactical Sci-fi Singleplayer Shooter $9.99
6.59
96% 14,024 votes
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197. Deathmatch Classic Jun 2001 Action FPS Classic Multiplayer Shooter First-Person $4.99
6.59
82% 2,658 votes
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198. Hitman: Blood Money May 2006 Stealth Action Assassin Singleplayer Third Person Classic $9.99 Demo
6.59
94% 11,265 votes
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199. Zero Gear Jan 2010 Racing Indie Action Sports Multiplayer Casual $4.99 Demo
6.59
79% 880 votes
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200. Gothic® 3 Oct 2006 RPG Open World Fantasy Action Atmospheric Singleplayer $9.99
6.59
82% 9,340 votes
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201. Tropico 3 Oct 2009 Simulation Strategy City Builder Management Politics Sandbox $9.99 Demo
6.59
89% 1,755 votes
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202. Blueberry Garden Jun 2009 Adventure Indie Short Puzzle Platformer 2D $4.99 Demo
6.59
77% 150 votes
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204. America's Army 3 Jun 2009 Action Free to Play FPS Multiplayer Military War Free
6.57
70% 2,402 votes
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207. Trials 2: Second Edition Mar 2008 Racing Indie Sports Difficult $9.99 Demo
6.46
85% 241 votes
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208. DOOM (1993) Apr 1995 FPS Classic Action 1990's Great Soundtrack Retro $4.99
6.46
97% 14,940 votes
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209. Fallout 3 Oct 2008 Open World Post-apocalyptic RPG Singleplayer Exploration First-Person $9.99
6.46
80% 18,230 votes
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210. Arma 2 unreleased Simulation Military Action Multiplayer Tactical Realistic $12.99
6.43
83% 2,131 votes
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213. And Yet It Moves Apr 2009 Platformer Indie Puzzle 2D Casual Singleplayer $9.99 Demo
6.43
69% 1,221 votes
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214. Sacrifice Nov 2000 Strategy RTS Classic Third Person Fantasy Surreal $9.99
6.43
92% 562 votes
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215. Mafia Aug 2002 Action Story Rich Classic Open World Crime Atmospheric $14.99
6.43
87% 12,180 votes
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216. Ion Assault Nov 2010 Action Indie Casual Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Twin Stick Shooter $9.99
6.43
69% 162 votes
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226. Mr. Robot Jan 2007 Indie Strategy Action Puzzle Sci-fi RPG $7.99 Demo
6.43
83% 83 votes
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227. Zen Bound 2 Nov 2010 Puzzle Casual Indie Relaxing Singleplayer 3D $4.99
6.43
87% 553 votes
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228. Thief: Deadly Shadows Jun 2004 Stealth Action Atmospheric Steampunk First-Person Classic $8.99
6.43
82% 2,183 votes
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229. Mount & Blade Sep 2008 RPG Medieval Open World Strategy Sandbox Action $9.99 Demo
6.43
92% 5,873 votes
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231. DOOM 3 Aug 2004 Action Horror FPS Sci-fi Dark First-Person Free
6.43
89% 6,759 votes
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232. NecroVision May 2009 Action FPS World War I Gore Zombies Horror $4.99 Demo
6.43
68% 1,370 votes
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237. LOOM™ Jan 1990 Adventure Point & Click Classic Fantasy Puzzle Singleplayer $5.99
6.21
89% 541 votes
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239. RACE 07 Oct 2007 Racing Automobile Sim Simulation Driving Multiplayer Sports $3.99 Demo
6.21
85% 2,528 votes
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241. Cossacks: Back to War Nov 2002 Strategy Classic RTS Multiplayer Historical War $4.99
6.21
89% 2,312 votes
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242. Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® Nov 1998 Platformer Adventure 2D Dark Puzzle Singleplayer $2.99 Demo
6.21
95% 1,422 votes
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243. Crayon Physics Deluxe Jan 2009 Puzzle Indie Casual Physics Family Friendly Singleplayer $19.99 Demo
6.21
86% 1,036 votes
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245. Rocket Knight May 2010 Action Adventure Platformer Side Scroller $14.99 Demo
6.21
74% 140 votes
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246. Zombie Bowl-o-Rama Oct 2009 Bowling Zombies Casual Sports Singleplayer Funny $9.99 Demo
6.21
87% 389 votes
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248. ProtoGalaxy Oct 2010 Indie Action Co-op Free Demo
6.21
57% 60 votes
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250. World of Zoo Oct 2009 Simulation Family Friendly Singleplayer Cute $14.99 Demo
6.21
81% 212 votes
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