Free Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 61,549 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 12/14/2024.
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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 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 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,653 positive reviews and 14,390 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 Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,306 positive reviews and 56,720 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,943 positive reviews and 12,527 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).
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 319,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,738 positive reviews and 249,838 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 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,064 positive reviews and 855 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 156,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,923 positive reviews and 19,675 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. Governor of Poker 3
Governor of Poker 3 is the best multiplayer poker game with a great design. In this multi-player version of Governor of Poker you compete live with thousands of real poker players to prove you are the number 1 Texas Hold ’em poker star!
Governor of Poker 3 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,752 positive reviews and 4,718 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Governor of Poker 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 436150 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 549,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502,559 positive reviews and 46,796 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 |
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 51, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,255 positive reviews and 33,474 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 44,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,409 positive reviews and 752 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.
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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| 98,314 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43,110 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,884 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,623 | 8/10/2023 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,539 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,582 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,613 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,438 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,687 | 11/11/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,307 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,574 | 6/29/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,987 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,272 | 10/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,073 | 10/4/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,068 | 6/17/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,744 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,161 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,869 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,309 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,996 | 12/5/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.