Free Atmospheric Games on Steam
Steam currently has 21,136 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 1/16/2025.
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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 85,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,694 positive reviews and 14,788 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 232,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,111 positive reviews and 57,004 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,808 positive reviews and 16,034 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 617,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,236 positive reviews and 124,325 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
5. 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 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 215,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,304 positive reviews and 48,969 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 | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073850 |
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 52, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,137 positive reviews and 33,576 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 550,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 503,531 positive reviews and 47,002 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 a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
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 207,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,810 positive reviews and 17,520 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. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,274 positive reviews and 6,727 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 STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/21/2020 |
| Franchise | BioWare EA |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1286830 |
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 23,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,967 positive reviews and 3,556 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.
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| 76,877 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,152 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,633 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,569 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,658 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,263 | 11/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,632 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,229 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,986 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,884 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,725 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,456 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,931 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,740 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,435 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,283 | 11/27/2019 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,765 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,499 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,493 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,346 | 11/12/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.