Free Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 77,569 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 2/24/2026.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,723 positive reviews and 2,633 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. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 28, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 380,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,745 positive reviews and 274,130 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® 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 |
3. 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 30, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,747 positive reviews and 16,660 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. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2584990 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 257,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193,912 positive reviews and 63,406 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,899 positive reviews and 17,242 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 |
6. Heartopia
Welcome to Heartopia, a multiplayer life simulation game crafted for creativity, freedom, and peace. Build your dream home, explore a wide range of hobbies, and forge warm connections with friends in a town full of endless possibilities.
Heartopia has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,539 positive reviews and 2,664 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 Heartopia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/17/2026 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 4025700 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 189,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,647 positive reviews and 24,783 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 |
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 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,021 positive reviews and 5,548 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 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. 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 58, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,080 positive reviews and 34,839 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 |
10. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,391 positive reviews and 850 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
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| 130,845 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44,264 | 8/10/2023 | 28 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34,746 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34,005 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,420 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,013 | 1/17/2026 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,924 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,151 | 11/6/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,051 | 11/11/2021 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,168 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,000 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,969 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,339 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,872 | 4/15/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,452 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,351 | 3/4/2025 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,177 | 6/17/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,955 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,902 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,899 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). Heartopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.