Free Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 74,026 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 11/19/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Casual game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,292 positive reviews and 1,433 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,559 positive reviews and 16,655 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 |
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 249,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188,319 positive reviews and 61,620 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. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 862 positive reviews and 452 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | Multicast |
| Publisher | MulticastGames |
| Steam App Id | 3037410 |
5. 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 26, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 360,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,405 positive reviews and 268,025 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 181,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,062 positive reviews and 23,640 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 |
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 56, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,237 positive reviews and 34,544 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 |
8. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,676 positive reviews and 4,825 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 IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,337 positive reviews and 16,272 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 |
10. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,814 positive reviews and 10,141 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 Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
More Free Casual Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Casual games available on Steam.
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| 100,479 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 73,519 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45,314 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,613 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,503 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,307 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,858 | 11/11/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,643 | 11/6/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,092 | 6/15/2025 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,666 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,723 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,657 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,636 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,706 | 9/28/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,633 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,533 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,655 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,247 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,969 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,521 | 4/10/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 17). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 13). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 16). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 17). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.