Free Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 62,550 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 1/16/2025.
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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 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,694 positive reviews and 14,788 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 232,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,111 positive reviews and 57,004 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,385 positive reviews and 20,054 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,075 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,393 positive reviews and 12,682 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).
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 23, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 324,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,555 positive reviews and 253,243 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,626 positive reviews and 4,754 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 |
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 52, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,137 positive reviews and 33,576 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. 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 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,503 positive reviews and 9,124 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 550,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 503,519 positive reviews and 47,001 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 |
10. 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 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 379,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 310,837 positive reviews and 68,902 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 |
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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| 87,999 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41,542 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,352 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,166 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,433 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,307 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,082 | 11/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,996 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,788 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,182 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,999 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,742 | 8/27/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,712 | 10/11/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,683 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,059 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,472 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,464 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,771 | 2/23/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,705 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,621 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.