Free Atmospheric Games on Steam
Steam currently has 21,636 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 2/18/2025.
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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 86,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,618 positive reviews and 15,052 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 234,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,830 positive reviews and 57,336 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 619,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 494,071 positive reviews and 125,570 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,974 positive reviews and 33,651 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 |
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 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 551,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 504,420 positive reviews and 47,144 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 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,575 positive reviews and 16,677 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,270 positive reviews and 49,701 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 |
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 209,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,259 positive reviews and 17,749 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. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends 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 22,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,564 positive reviews and 2,282 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 Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2021 |
| Developer | Computer Lunch |
| Publisher | Computer Lunch |
| Steam App Id | 977400 |
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 24,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,960 positive reviews and 3,737 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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| 113,438 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,517 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22,789 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,752 | 11/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,174 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,604 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,141 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,017 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,428 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,419 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,703 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,318 | 10/12/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,220 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,018 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,813 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,805 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,570 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,461 | 11/27/2019 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,105 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 981 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.