Free Ambient Games on Steam
Steam currently has 227 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 10/16/2025.
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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 395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 378 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 78, placing it in the #2 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 118 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130 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 |
4. 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 65, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 21 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 |
5. 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 50, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play I commissioned some invisible people 0 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/1/2024 |
| Franchise | I Commissioned Some |
| Developer | Follow The Fun |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2884490 |
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 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 4 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2284990 |
7. Seasonala Cemetery
A meditative experience that invites players to explore the serene beauty of a living, breathing cemetery as it changes with the seasons.
Seasonala Cemetery has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/7/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Gabby DaRienzo |
| Steam App Id | 3272690 |
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 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 6 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 249 positive reviews and 18 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Kairos GD |
| Steam App Id | 1649290 |
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| 6 | 1/12/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/27/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/16/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/26/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/1/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/1/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/7/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/22/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/24/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/22/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/28/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/5/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2020 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/14/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/18/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/18/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2017 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). RPG Sounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). The Zhukov Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Agent-00 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). I commissioned some invisible people 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 12). Oxygen Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Seasonala Cemetery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Virtual Interactive Fireplace on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). Deep Lake: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.