Game rankings
Steam games sorted by how they’re monetised — not by review sentiment. Every list is computed from the same public checklist behind the A–F grade, so you can check the evidence on any game’s page.
The worst pay-to-win games on Steam
15 gamesGames that sell in-game power for real money, ranked by Design Risk. The grade behind each one is computed from a public checklist of mechanics, so you can check the evidence yourself.
Steam games with loot boxes and gacha
28 gamesGames that use loot boxes or gacha — paid randomised rewards — ranked by Design Risk. Sifter weighs paid randomness heavily, and shows exactly why on every game's page.
The most aggressively monetised games on Steam
18 gamesThe highest Design Risk scores in the catalog — the most aggressive monetisation overall, whatever the specific mechanics. Every grade is computed, and every grade shows its work.
Steam games with no microtransactions
190 gamesBuy-once games with no in-game store, loot boxes, or battle pass — you pay once and own it. Ranked cleanest first, each verified against the same public checklist.
Steam games that respect your time
212 gamesNo energy meters, no daily-login streaks, no limited-time events — games that leave you alone to play on your own schedule. Ranked by Time Respect.
Rankings cover the games Sifter has scored so far and grow as the catalog does. How scoring works →