Free Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 60,696 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 11/23/2024.
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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, 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 48,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,415 positive reviews and 8,785 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. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,952 positive reviews and 12,493 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 Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 228,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,509 positive reviews and 56,638 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 22, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 314,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,812 positive reviews and 247,219 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. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,951 positive reviews and 602 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 | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
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 153,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134,560 positive reviews and 19,430 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 4 |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1222670 |
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 Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 547,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501,210 positive reviews and 46,730 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. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,544 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
9. Tapple - Idle Clicker
Welcome to Tapple, the idle clicker game where every tap brings you closer to an ever-growing collection of Tapples. Build your empire one tap at a time, discover unique Tapple drops, and experience the rewarding gameplay that keeps you coming back for more.
Tapple - Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 346 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 6/29/2024 |
| Developer | Zeeno |
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| Steam App Id | 3047030 |
10. 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 51, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,465 positive reviews and 33,392 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 |
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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| 234,919 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47,703 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41,154 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,763 | 8/10/2023 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,938 | 5/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,922 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,269 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,772 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,426 | 6/29/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,265 | 11/11/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,738 | 2/19/2016 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,983 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,319 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,512 | 6/17/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,164 | 10/11/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,082 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,915 | 8/9/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,227 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,174 | 3/25/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,799 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Tapple - Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 28). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.