Free Atmospheric Games on Steam
Steam currently has 22,477 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 4/13/2025.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Best atmospheric games on Steam
- Best atmospheric Steam Deck games
- Best atmospheric Steam games for Mac OS
- Best atmospheric Linux games on Steam
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,808 positive reviews and 15,407 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| 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 237,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,246 positive reviews and 57,955 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 622,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 496,114 positive reviews and 126,495 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.
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 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 225,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,302 positive reviews and 50,580 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 |
5. 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 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 553,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 505,344 positive reviews and 48,581 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 |
6. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,924 positive reviews and 17,621 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).
7. 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 53, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,181 positive reviews and 33,737 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 766570 |
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 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 211,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193,392 positive reviews and 18,020 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,360 positive reviews and 3,967 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,638 positive reviews and 6,912 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1286830 |
More Free Atmospheric Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Atmospheric games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,636 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,688 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,766 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,394 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,053 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,391 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,923 | 11/11/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,110 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,937 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,688 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,233 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,943 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,493 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,963 | 11/15/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,760 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,694 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,280 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,196 | 11/27/2019 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,808 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,678 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.