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 !
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.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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).
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.
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).
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 766570 |
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 |
More Free Atmospheric Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Atmospheric games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 119,385 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,096 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,726 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22,669 | 12/7/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,040 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,698 | 11/11/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,746 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,661 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,189 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,069 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,436 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,410 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,089 | 11/12/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,598 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,124 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,830 | 4/12/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,739 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,502 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,312 | 11/27/2019 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,306 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- 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.