Free Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 65,641 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 4/9/2025.
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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,742 positive reviews and 15,385 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,466 positive reviews and 199 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 |
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 237,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,246 positive reviews and 57,955 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. 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 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,693 positive reviews and 12,851 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. 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 166,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145,714 positive reviews and 21,160 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. 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 24, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 336,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,010 positive reviews and 258,552 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 553,888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 505,314 positive reviews and 48,574 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 |
8. 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 53, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,835 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,111 positive reviews and 33,724 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 |
9. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat!
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 20,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,542 positive reviews and 4,269 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 45,708 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,931 positive reviews and 777 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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| 102,946 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67,007 | 3/5/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49,154 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,839 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,477 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,326 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,521 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,347 | 11/11/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,993 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,497 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,113 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,577 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,062 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,016 | 4/15/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,005 | 10/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,398 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,247 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,035 | 8/27/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,700 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,148 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.