Best Family Friendly Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,957 Family Friendly games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Family Friendly game rankings were last updated on 12/6/2024.
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1. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection holds the #1 spot for "best Family Friendly game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,890 positive reviews and 638 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
2. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 785,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,664 positive reviews and 19,231 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Senren＊Banka has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,602 positive reviews and 284 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren＊Banka on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1144400 |
4. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,538 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,475 positive reviews and 2,700 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
6. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,427 positive reviews and 2,826 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
7. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,409 positive reviews and 752 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
8. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 338,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 329,485 positive reviews and 9,091 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.19 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.19 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
9. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,329 positive reviews and 3,260 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/5/2009 |
| Franchise | PopCap EA |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3590 |
10. Papa's Freezeria Deluxe
Return to Calypso Island to serve seasonal sundae treats in Papa's Freezeria Deluxe! Craft sundaes in the Freezeria for all your quirky customers while earning tips, points and Special Recipes. Switch gears and take a trip in the Food Truck to concoct your own chilly creations and see who shows up!
Papa's Freezeria Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,150 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Papa Louie Games |
| Developer | Flipline Studios |
| Publisher | Flipline Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2291760 |
More Family Friendly Games
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 158 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,937 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 180 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,980 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,945 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,103 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,879 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $4.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,956 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 240 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,937 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 2/16/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 11/23/2015 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 517 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 4/8/2021 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 128 | 3/15/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 12/14/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.