Free Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 71,153 Casual 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 Casual game rankings were last updated on 9/8/2025.
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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 Casual game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,068 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,684 positive reviews and 16,384 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. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,796 positive reviews and 955 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185,673 positive reviews and 60,505 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 |
4. Overwatch® 2
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 25, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 353,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,853 positive reviews and 265,414 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Blizzard |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2357570 |
5. The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177,734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,945 positive reviews and 22,789 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 The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Franchise | The Sims |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1222670 |
6. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,030 positive reviews and 15,536 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 6/15/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
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| Steam App Id | 2584990 |
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 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 557,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,750 positive reviews and 49,323 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. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,535 positive reviews and 1,049 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 Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/1/2025 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
9. Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 391,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317,474 positive reviews and 73,771 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/17/2017 |
| Developer | Blue Mammoth Games |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 291550 |
10. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,448 positive reviews and 4,776 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 Casual Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Casual games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 101,806 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 86,783 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,476 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,979 | 8/10/2023 | 25 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,898 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,287 | 6/15/2025 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,176 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,011 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,840 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,529 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,128 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,037 | 11/11/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,036 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,491 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,553 | 8/27/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,639 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,602 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,064 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,060 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,044 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 8). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 7). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 9). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 8). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 8). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 8). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.