Free Ambient Games on Steam
Steam currently has 240 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 10/14/2025.
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1. RPG Sounds
RPG Sounds is the best audio tool for Dungeon Masters and TTRPG Players.
RPG Sounds holds the #1 spot for "best free Ambient game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119 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 | 1/27/2021 |
| Developer | Cast n Play |
| Publisher | Cast n Play |
| Steam App Id | 1480140 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 397 positive reviews and 15 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 |
3. Not My War
Explore, survive, escape as a resourceful ferret on a deadly island where robots patrol and time runs out. This 3D perspective-isometric stealth game blends infiltration, scavenging, aiding survivors, and racing against the clock in a war that was never yours.
Not My War has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104 positive reviews and 6 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 | 11/20/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 4034810 |
4. AVROD
A virtual reality archaeology free-to-play online social platform.
AVROD has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 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 |
5. Deep Lake: Prologue
"Deep Lake: Prologue" visual novel In the neo-Gothic genre, with a psychological story. Our hero's name is Sali. Sali is a former forensic photographer for the crime department. The accident that happened to him reveals in him a mysterious gift that can lead him to a terrible death.
Deep Lake: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56 positive reviews and 13 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 | 6/22/2021 |
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| Publisher | Kairos GD |
| Steam App Id | 1649290 |
6. Oxygen Caliber
Use recoil and grappling hooks to navigate in a dangerous deep space environment as a stranded astronaut.
Oxygen Caliber has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #6 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 15 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 5/1/2023 |
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| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2284990 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Zhukov Line on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/16/2024 |
| Developer | Fish Tin Games |
| Publisher | Fish Tin Games |
| Steam App Id | 2744260 |
8. Writeway
Happy Journaling. Elevate your mental wellness through the evidence-based practice of writing.
Writeway has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 4 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2736740 |
9. Ambient Channels
Enjoy Ambient Channels episodes using passive cinematic and positioned cams or FPS scavenger hunt modes. Enjoy synchronized music via our included Infinity Jukebox application. Ambient Channels is delivered as a rotating set of free episodes and the ability to collect more episodes via DLC.
Ambient Channels has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 9 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 | 10/25/2020 |
| Developer | Simulated Entertainment |
| Publisher | Simulated Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1437680 |
10. Lorera
Hook your way through the colorful world of Lorera and solve its biggest mystery. From a little flower to a vicious warrior, Lorera is all about growth and persevering your way through obstacles.
Lorera has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38 positive reviews and 10 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 | 7/15/2020 |
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| Publisher | 96Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 1309940 |
More Free Ambient Games
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| 7 | 1/27/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/12/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/20/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/5/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/22/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/1/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/16/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/5/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/25/2020 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/15/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/22/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/28/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/14/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/18/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2017 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2020 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/1/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/7/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). RPG Sounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). Not My War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). AVROD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 23). Deep Lake: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 3). Oxygen Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). The Zhukov Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 2). Writeway on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 12). Ambient Channels on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 15). Lorera on Steam. Steam Store.