Free Ambient Games on Steam
Steam currently has 188 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 1/2/2025.
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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 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 275 positive reviews and 12 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 12 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111 positive reviews and 11 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91 positive reviews and 50 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 |
5. 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 71, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 126 positive reviews and 39 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114 positive reviews and 2 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 | 2/16/2024 |
| Developer | Fish Tin Games |
| Publisher | Fish Tin Games |
| Steam App Id | 2744260 |
7. Writeway
Happy Journaling. Elevate your mental wellness through the evidence-based practice of writing.
Writeway has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 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. AVROD
A virtual reality archaeology free-to-play online social platform.
AVROD has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #8 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 |
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 211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194 positive reviews and 17 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. 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 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35 positive reviews and 3 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 |
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| 17 | 1/12/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 11/24/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/27/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/4/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/24/2017 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/16/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/5/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/5/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/13/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/22/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/1/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/14/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/22/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2020 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2020 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/18/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Virtual Interactive Fireplace on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). RPG Sounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). 13iew on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Cuit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). The Zhukov Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). Writeway on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). AVROD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.