Free Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 67,867 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 6/13/2025.
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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 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,111 positive reviews and 528 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 |
| Developer | Marcel Zurawka |
| 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 89,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,967 positive reviews and 15,858 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 240,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,929 positive reviews and 58,860 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 171,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 149,410 positive reviews and 21,712 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 |
5. 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 54, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,776 positive reviews and 33,919 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 |
6. 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 25, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 343,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,385 positive reviews and 261,576 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 |
7. 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 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,145 positive reviews and 732 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 |
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 555,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,515 positive reviews and 48,886 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. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep fighting wherever you leave them! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — but don't expect an ending, as defeating each World Boss unlocks MORE content!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,413 positive reviews and 4,472 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 - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2021 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
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 46,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,642 positive reviews and 786 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
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 170,634 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80,726 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27,423 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,943 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,464 | 11/11/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,384 | 8/10/2023 | 25 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,330 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,997 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,162 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,473 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,173 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,148 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,575 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,731 | 4/15/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,752 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,078 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,078 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,785 | 11/15/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,737 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,395 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 8). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 11). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.