Free Ambient Games on Steam
Steam currently has 216 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 5/16/2025.
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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 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 349 positive reviews and 17 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 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118 positive reviews and 12 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. Virtual Interactive Fireplace
A cozy, retro-inspired hearth to warm your screen and your spirit.
Virtual Interactive Fireplace has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 233 positive reviews and 17 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 Virtual Interactive Fireplace on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/24/2024 |
| Developer | Script Ocean Games |
| Publisher | Script Ocean Games |
| Steam App Id | 3249100 |
4. Forest Of Perdition
"Forest of Perdition" is a horror and mystery game that plunges players into a tranquil park, progressively transformed by supernatural events. Each step forward is a step closer to the terrifying truth that awaits at the heart of this haunted forest.
Forest Of Perdition has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "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 | 3/18/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2741230 |
5. AVROD
A virtual reality archaeology free-to-play online social platform.
AVROD has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 11 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 | 1/5/2021 |
| Developer | AVROD Technologies Inc. |
| Publisher | AVROD Technologies Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1495350 |
6. 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 66, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 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 |
7. Writeway
Happy Journaling. Elevate your mental wellness through the evidence-based practice of writing.
Writeway has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2736740 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35 positive reviews and 4 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 |
9. My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt
A lonely cloaked being called Mole services instructions from what he believes is the voice of God. As he wanders a desolate, otherwordly underground his faith is tested as he must deliver a baby.
My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200 positive reviews and 18 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 | 4/13/2020 |
| Franchise | Yai Gameworks |
| Developer | Yai Gameworks |
| Publisher | Yai Gameworks |
| Steam App Id | 1251690 |
10. 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 49, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134 positive reviews and 141 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2884490 |
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| 13 | 1/12/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/27/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/24/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/18/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/5/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/26/2020 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/5/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/22/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/13/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/1/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/14/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/7/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/22/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/28/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2020 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/18/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2017 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). RPG Sounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Virtual Interactive Fireplace on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Forest Of Perdition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). AVROD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Agent-00 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Writeway on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). I commissioned some invisible people 0 on Steam. Steam Store.