Free Creature Collector Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,860 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 8/23/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Creature Collector game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,363 positive reviews and 242 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.
2. Bit Heroes Quest
Collect and craft thousands of pieces of loot to increase your power. Build your team by capturing monsters and bosses to fight at your side in old school, turn-based combat. Prove you’re the mightiest hero in the land by competing in the PvP arena, Raids, and weekly events for awesome prizes!
Bit Heroes Quest has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,590 positive reviews and 634 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 Bit Heroes Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/13/2017 |
| Franchise | Kongregate |
| Developer | Juppiomenz |
| Publisher | Kongregate |
| Steam App Id | 666860 |
3. 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 61, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,165 positive reviews and 692 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).
4. Idle Kitties Online
Welcome to Idle Kitties Online! This is a free game with relaxing gameplay where you can collect cute kitties alone or with friends.
Idle Kitties Online has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106 positive reviews and 36 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 Idle Kitties Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Mobile Dungeon
From the universe of Shakes & Fidget, the NEW Team Battle RPG dungeon crawler!
Mobile Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128 positive reviews and 51 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 Mobile Dungeon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/8/2024 |
| Developer | Playa Games GmbH |
| Publisher | Playa Games GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 707710 |
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 65, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 178 positive reviews and 82 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Starborne: Frontiers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/14/2024 |
| Developer | Solid Clouds hf. |
| Publisher | Solid Clouds hf. |
| Steam App Id | 3021540 |
7. Egg Surprise
A fun clicker with economic simulation in the penguin kingdom. Obtain rare collections, venture into dangerous dungeons, and build your own civilization!
Egg Surprise has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 813 positive reviews and 385 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 6/20/2024 |
| Developer | SQRT Games |
| Publisher | SQRT Games |
| Steam App Id | 3017120 |
8. Phobies
Phobies is a tactical card collecting strategy game where players battle one another in the surreal realm of the subconscious, where fears manifest. Use devious tactics and unleash a dazzling array of attacks and abilities to achieve victory!
Phobies has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,083 positive reviews and 171 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Phobies on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/8/2022 |
| Developer | Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1254130 |
9. 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 63, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 274 positive reviews and 147 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 |
10. Lots of Cats on an Adventure
“Lots of Cats on an Adventure” is a game where you find hidden cats in comic strips, meow!
Lots of Cats on an Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| 412 | 5/24/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 12/13/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 5/16/2022 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 7/18/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 8/8/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 10/14/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 6/20/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 3/8/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 2/11/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 7/18/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 12/9/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 10/6/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 7/19/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 2/13/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 7/26/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/1/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/1/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Idle Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Bit Heroes Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Shelter 69 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Idle Kitties Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). Mobile Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 25). Starborne: Frontiers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 22). Egg Surprise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 23). Phobies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 20). Merge Nymphs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Lots of Cats on an Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.