Free Atmospheric Games on Steam

Steam currently has 20,653 Atmospheric 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 Atmospheric game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2024.

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1. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !

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Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Atmospheric game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,628 positive reviews and 14,367 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

2. VRChat

Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.

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VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,306 positive reviews and 56,720 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 2/1/2017
Developer VRChat Inc.
Publisher VRChat Inc.
Steam App Id 438100

3. Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

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Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 616,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,015 positive reviews and 123,193 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 10/1/2019
Franchise Destiny
Developer Bungie
Publisher Bungie
Steam App Id 1085660

4. THE FINALS

Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.

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THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,258 positive reviews and 48,269 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 THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/7/2023
Developer Embark Studios
Publisher Embark Studios
Steam App Id 2073850

5. STALCRAFT: X

STALCRAFT: X is the largest online game set in the open world of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Dive into this universe, filled with mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable experiences are guaranteed!

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STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,188 positive reviews and 15,149 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 STALCRAFT: X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/9/2022
Developer EXBO
Publisher EXBO
Steam App Id 1818450

6. Russian Fishing 4

Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,693 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,222 positive reviews and 33,471 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Russian Fishing 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

7. Unturned

You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.

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Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 549,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502,559 positive reviews and 46,796 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/7/2017
Developer Smartly Dressed Games
Publisher Smartly Dressed Games
Steam App Id 304930

8. SCP: Secret Laboratory

Deep within the SCP Foundation during a containment breach, many of the anomalies have bypassed security and escaped from their chambers - without peaceful intentions. Become site personnel, a re-containment agent, or an anomalous entity and fight to take control of or escape the facility!

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SCP: Secret Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188,111 positive reviews and 17,263 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 SCP: Secret Laboratory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/29/2017
Developer Northwood Studios
Publisher Northwood Studios
Steam App Id 700330

9. Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game.

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Sky: Children of the Light has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,599 positive reviews and 1,694 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 4/10/2024
Developer thatgamecompany
Publisher thatgamecompany
Steam App Id 2325290

10. Palia

Palia is a vibrant new world made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.

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Palia has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,952 positive reviews and 3,415 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 Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/25/2024
Developer Singularity 6 Corporation
Publisher Singularity 6 Corporation
Steam App Id 2707930

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Banana steam charts
119,385
4/23/2024
82
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VRChat steam charts
36,096
2/1/2017
75
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Destiny 2 steam charts
24,726
10/1/2019
79
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THE FINALS steam charts
22,669
12/7/2023
76
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
17,040
12/9/2022
76
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Russian Fishing 4 steam charts
16,698
11/11/2021
51
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Unturned steam charts
15,746
7/7/2017
91
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
4,661
12/29/2017
91
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
4,189
4/10/2024
86
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Palia steam charts
4,069
3/25/2024
83
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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends steam charts
3,436
11/3/2021
88
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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ steam charts
3,410
7/21/2020
88
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Shape of Dreams: Prologue steam charts
3,089
11/12/2024
91
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Guild Wars 2 steam charts
2,598
8/23/2022
87
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Crossout steam charts
2,124
7/27/2017
74
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Caliber steam charts
1,830
4/12/2023
76
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Summoners War: Chronicles steam charts
1,739
11/9/2022
76
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Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game steam charts
1,502
12/4/2020
92
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Stay Out steam charts
1,312
11/27/2019
63
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Fallout Shelter steam charts
1,306
3/29/2017
87
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.

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