Free games like Descenders Next
Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to Descenders Next, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Faaast Penguin
Free-to-play alternative to Descenders Next — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Sports with Descenders Next.
Welcome to a wild penguin vacation! Faaast Penguin is a free-to-play game featuring exhilarating survival races with up to 40 players battling it out in the rankings, as well as co-op mountain climbing where 1-4 players aim for the summit. Be a penguin and play with people worldwide!
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SurfsUp
Free-to-play alternative to Descenders Next — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Sports with Descenders Next.
SurfsUp is a free-to-play, high-speed multiplayer platformer where precision movement and air-surfing are the keys to setting your personal best time or even breaking a world record!
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Stumble Guys
Free-to-play alternative to Descenders Next — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Descenders Next.
Ready for the chaos? Stumble Guys is a 32-player, fast-paced multiplayer party royale where players dash, jump, and fall across hilarious obstacle courses in a fun race to be the last one standing.
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Mash Box
Free-to-play alternative to Descenders Next — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Sports with Descenders Next.
Mash Box is a prototype sandbox game from an indie team, offering endless creative possibilities. Be part of its evolution with regular updates and help shape the tech foundation for future games. Dive in and influence the development of something special!
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TrackMania Nations Forever
Free-to-play alternative to Descenders Next — no purchase or trial window. Shares Racing with Descenders Next.
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Free-to-play alternative to Descenders Next — no purchase or trial window. Shares Sports with Descenders Next.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
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Kreedz Climbing
Free-to-play alternative to Descenders Next — no purchase or trial window. Shares Sports and Racing with Descenders Next.
Kreedz Climbing is the ultimate non-violent 3D platformer. Race against time and other players...or not and just relax on a server and watch others as they compete with the best to become a legend on the scene!
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Fishing Planet
Free-to-play alternative to Descenders Next — no purchase or trial window. Shares Sports and Massively Multiplayer with Descenders Next.
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.