Free Ambient Games on Steam
Steam currently has 157 Ambient games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Ambient game rankings were last updated on 5/6/2024.
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1. Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi
In this small visual novel, lay down and relax with Sakuya Izayoi. Talk to her, kiss her or just simply enjoy each other's presence! Chose between 3 different locations featuring stunning artwork in this Touhou Project Fangame.
Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi holds the #1 spot for "best free Ambient game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/12/2024 |
| Developer | Sigyaad Team |
| Publisher | Sigyaad Team |
| Steam App Id | 2739620 |
2. RPG Sounds
RPG Sounds is the best audio tool for Dungeon Masters and TTRPG Players.
RPG Sounds has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/27/2021 |
| Developer | Cast n Play |
| Publisher | Cast n Play |
| Steam App Id | 1480140 |
3. I commissioned some invisible people 0
I paid more artists to hide invisible people in 5 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.
I commissioned some invisible people 0 has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It 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 | 4/1/2024 |
| Franchise | I Commissioned Some |
| Developer | Follow The Fun |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2884490 |
4. The Zhukov Line
A short one-room-horror which takes place on a livestock train in a dystopian Soviet state
The Zhukov Line has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Developer | Fish Tin Games |
| Publisher | Fish Tin Games |
| Steam App Id | 2744260 |
5. 13iew
A girl abandoned in the basement of a hospital for some reason. Escape the hospital avoiding the doctor who abandoned the girl in the basement! Complete the story through hidden foreshadowings and various devices throughout the map and find out why the doctor abandoned the girl in the basement.
13iew has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It 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 | 4/4/2023 |
| Developer | GMD Studio |
| Publisher | GMD Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2362150 |
6. Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue
As Nazi forces take his father, equipped only with his imagination and creativity, Emil goes on a journey to find him. Emil: A Hero's Journey is a Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer, combining intense action and creative puzzle solving. inspired by actual testimonies that took place during WW2.
Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/22/2024 |
| Developer | Starkids Studios |
| Publisher | Starkids Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2259130 |
7. Writeway
Happy Journaling. Elevate your mental wellness through the evidence-based practice of writing.
Writeway has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 1/5/2024 |
| Developer | Living Sky Technologies Ltd |
| Publisher | Living Sky Technologies Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2736740 |
8. Equinoxe
Equinoxe is a contemplative & narrative game with puzzle phases taking place in two mirrored worlds. Discover a quest for self-acceptance and restore the fragile balance of your world by using its main source of energy: water.
Equinoxe has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 2/18/2022 |
| Franchise | IIM Digital School |
| Developer | Lowkey Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1536520 |
9. Cuit
In CUIT, it is only you and your mind. A challenging and relaxing puzzle game, ready to test you from top to bottom. Navigate a current through a circuit. Power a target, avoid the explosives. Sounds easy? Try it - and guess again. A logical challenge - for everyone.
Cuit has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 4/24/2017 |
| Developer | Class-X Games |
| Publisher | Class-X Games |
| Steam App Id | 614890 |
10. Agent-00
Agent-00 is a Game of puzzles and secrecy in isometric view in which the player will have to infiltrate and uncover a secret project during the Cold War.
Agent-00 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Agent-00 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/26/2020 |
| Developer | Not A Serious Game Studio |
| Publisher | Not A Serious Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1299580 |
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 | 17 | 1/12/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 1/27/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/1/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/29/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/22/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/5/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/18/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2020 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/5/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/14/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/22/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2020 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2020 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). RPG Sounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). I commissioned some invisible people 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). The Zhukov Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). 13iew on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Writeway on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Equinoxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). Cuit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). Agent-00 on Steam. Steam Store.