Best Relaxing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 18,337 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 1/12/2026.
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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 965,391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 950,568 positive reviews and 14,823 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| 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 886,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 864,716 positive reviews and 22,240 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,742 positive reviews and 178 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,169 positive reviews and 3,717 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 |
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 49,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,985 positive reviews and 843 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,246 positive reviews and 95 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 |
9. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat 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 85,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,237 positive reviews and 1,962 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,726 positive reviews and 77 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 | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Relaxing games available on Steam.
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| 97,637 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31,433 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,929 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,968 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 73 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 143,871 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 262 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,052 | 8/14/2024 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,643 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 312 | 4/1/2023 | 96 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 865 | 8/5/2024 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 2/16/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,106 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.