Free Creature Collector Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,300 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 12/6/2024.

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1. Cats

Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.

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Cats holds the #1 spot for "best free Creature Collector game on Steam" with a Player Score of 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,065 positive reviews and 855 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

2. 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.

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RAID: Shadow Legends has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 951 positive reviews and 651 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

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.

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Shelter 69 has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,104 positive reviews and 637 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).

Release Date 5/16/2022
Developer JNT Games
Publisher JNT Games
Steam App Id 1905950

4. 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.

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Starborne: Frontiers has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118 positive reviews and 48 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 10/14/2024
Developer Solid Clouds hf.
Publisher Solid Clouds hf.
Steam App Id 3021540

5. 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!

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Phobies has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 941 positive reviews and 140 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.
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Steam App Id 1254130

6. 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!

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Merge Nymphs has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 254 positive reviews and 138 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

7. Pixel Collector

Collect Pixelart items! Get 1-4 tickets every 2 hours to spin the lucky wheel. Win pixelart items or higher rarity tickets! All items appear in your Steam inventory and are tradable/marketable, making it easier to complete your collections.

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Pixel Collector has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 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 Pixel Collector on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/31/2024
Developer PixelPulseGames
Publisher PixelPulseGames
Steam App Id 3076350

8. Cats Hidden in Christmas

Cats Hidden in Christmas is a FREE hidden object game in which you must find 100 cats hidden in a festive, hand-drawn scene. Can you find them all?

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Cats Hidden in Christmas has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 359 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 12/2/2024
Franchise Travellin Cats
Developer Travellin Cats
Publisher Travellin Cats
Steam App Id 2933990

9. 100 Asian Cats

🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

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100 Asian Cats has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,147 positive reviews and 201 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 100 Asian Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/17/2023
Franchise 100 Cozy Games
Developer 100 Hidden Animals
Publisher 100 Cozy Games
Steam App Id 2667970

10. Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets

Weyrdlets is an idle virtual pet game that harmonizes relaxation with productivity. Collect adorable items, customize your pet and its home, and bring your loving companion to your desktop to boost real-life tasks, enriching your daily routine with a touch of joy and motivation!

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Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166 positive reviews and 53 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/23/2024
Developer Weyrdworks
Publisher Weyrdworks
Steam App Id 2366060

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Shelter 69 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Starborne: Frontiers on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Phobies on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Merge Nymphs on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Pixel Collector on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Cats Hidden in Christmas on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). 100 Asian Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets on Steam. Steam Store.

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