Free Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 74,883 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 12/8/2025.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,518 positive reviews and 1,874 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 94,613 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,612 positive reviews and 17,001 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 252,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,125 positive reviews and 62,017 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 26, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 362,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,611 positive reviews and 268,626 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 183,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,022 positive reviews and 23,909 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 884 positive reviews and 467 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 |
7. 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 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,618 positive reviews and 5,029 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 |
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 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 559,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509,857 positive reviews and 49,850 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. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,926 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,677 positive reviews and 1,249 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 Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/1/2025 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
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 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 396,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321,320 positive reviews and 75,518 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Casual games available on Steam.
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| 84,470 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 61,961 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,673 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,573 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,385 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,716 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,755 | 11/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,568 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,930 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,778 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,698 | 11/10/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,613 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,332 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,954 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,049 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,020 | 8/27/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,908 | 9/28/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,742 | 1/14/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,612 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,239 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.