Best Relaxing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,729 Relaxing 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. Relaxing game rankings were last updated on 7/5/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Relaxing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 900,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 886,300 positive reviews and 14,028 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
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 Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 840,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 819,795 positive reviews and 20,819 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,443 positive reviews and 3,205 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
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 Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,303 positive reviews and 160 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,977 positive reviews and 794 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. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,622 positive reviews and 69 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
9. Chants of Sennaar
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Chants of Sennaar has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,833 positive reviews and 391 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Rundisc |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1931770 |
10. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,489 positive reviews and 153 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
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| 73,022 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 40,816 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,008 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,382 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 345 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 515 | 4/1/2023 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,053 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 799 | 8/14/2024 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,967 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 145,006 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 2/16/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,033 | 8/5/2024 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Chants of Sennaar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.