Free Creature Collector Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,355 Creature Collector 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 Creature Collector game rankings were last updated on 1/12/2025.
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1. RAID: Shadow Legends
RAID: Shadow Legends is a free-to-play collection RPG with 800+ playable Champions and 8 game modes. Heed the Arbiter's call and defend the dark fantasy world of Teleria.
RAID: Shadow Legends holds the #1 spot for "best free Creature Collector game on Steam" with a Player Score of 59. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 991 positive reviews and 664 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RAID: Shadow Legends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/9/2024 |
| Developer | Plarium Global Ltd |
| Publisher | Plarium Global Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2333480 |
2. Idle Fishing
Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other!
Idle Fishing has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,018 positive reviews and 166 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
3. My Singing Monsters
Breed them, feed them, listen to them sing! Create an island full of Singing Monsters, then watch your song evolve as you breed and upgrade them. Design and build unique decorations to make your world look just the way you want. You'll love exploring the wonderful fantasy land of the Monster World!
My Singing Monsters has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,190 positive reviews and 2,403 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 My Singing Monsters on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Big Blue Bubble |
| Developer | Big Blue Bubble |
| Publisher | Big Blue Bubble |
| Steam App Id | 1419170 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,093 positive reviews and 872 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 |
5. Shelter 69
Expand your shelter in a unique take on the post-apocalypse genre, thrown straight into a wild world where women reign supreme across the wastelands. You are the last male, and all is for your taking.
Shelter 69 has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,759 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,116 positive reviews and 643 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shelter 69 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Starborne: Frontiers
Starborne: Frontiers is a free-to-play tactical autobattler with hundreds of unique ships. Form your fleet, customize it with a variety of equipment, and use strategy to create the perfect battlefield formation. Take on bounties, engage in the PvP arena, and bring order to the Frontier.
Starborne: Frontiers has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 126 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 10/14/2024 |
| Developer | Solid Clouds hf. |
| Publisher | Solid Clouds hf. |
| Steam App Id | 3021540 |
7. Merge Nymphs
Help heal a world drowning in pollution and date a wide variety of gorgeous Nymphs in the dangerously addictive world of Merge Nymphs! Combining puzzle game mechanics with a naughty dating sim system, this game is sure to make you fall in love with its array of colorful characters!
Merge Nymphs has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 259 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Merge Nymphs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/11/2021 |
| Developer | Fadorable Games LTD |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 1460200 |
8. Koltera
Idle creature-collector, where you mine, train, breed, explore and much more with your creatures. Discover all there is in the world of Koltera.
Koltera has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Koltera on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | King Otter Games |
| Publisher | King Otter Games |
| Steam App Id | 2233750 |
9. Mobile Dungeon
From the universe of Shakes & Fidget, the NEW Team Battle RPG dungeon crawler!
Mobile Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 8/8/2024 |
| Developer | Playa Games GmbH |
| Publisher | Playa Games GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 707710 |
10. 100 Space Cats
👨🚀🌌Join the cutest space adventure with Cats in Space! 🪐🚀 Explore charming hand-drawn space locations and adorable cosmo-cats on a quest to find 100 hidden kitties. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
100 Space Cats has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 616 positive reviews and 349 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 100 Space Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/16/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2854290 |
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| 817 | 1/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 549 | 5/24/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 415 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 356 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 10/14/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 2/11/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 12/8/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 8/8/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 6/16/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 3/8/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 7/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 7/18/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/26/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 6/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/12/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 12/17/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Idle Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). My Singing Monsters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Shelter 69 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Starborne: Frontiers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Merge Nymphs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Koltera on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Mobile Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). 100 Space Cats on Steam. Steam Store.