Free Creature Collector Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,496 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 3/31/2025.
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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 60. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,117 positive reviews and 714 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,245 positive reviews and 2,460 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,128 positive reviews and 188 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,141 positive reviews and 667 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156 positive reviews and 72 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 |
6. Mobile Dungeon
From the universe of Shakes & Fidget, the NEW Team Battle RPG dungeon crawler!
Mobile Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100 positive reviews and 37 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,068 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,168 positive reviews and 900 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 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 264 positive reviews and 142 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 |
9. 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 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 997 positive reviews and 147 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 |
10. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Creature Collector games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,718 positive reviews and 109 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 1,018 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 929 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 643 | 5/24/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 10/14/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 8/8/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 2/11/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 3/8/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 7/18/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 7/19/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 9/9/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 7/23/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/13/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/12/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/5/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/11/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). My Singing Monsters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Idle Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Shelter 69 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Starborne: Frontiers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Mobile Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Merge Nymphs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Phobies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.