Free Family Friendly Games on Steam

Steam currently has 14,498 Family Friendly 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 Family Friendly game rankings were last updated on 9/30/2025.

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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 !

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Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Family Friendly game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,870 positive reviews and 16,476 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.

2. 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.

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Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 26, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 355,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,411 positive reviews and 266,184 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

3. 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.

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The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,093 positive reviews and 23,142 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

4. Brawlhalla

An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.

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Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 392,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318,014 positive reviews and 74,112 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 10/17/2017
Developer Blue Mammoth Games
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 291550

5. 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.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,838 positive reviews and 34,390 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).

6. 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!

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VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,804 positive reviews and 819 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.

Release Date 8/13/2023
Developer LB Game
Publisher LB Game
Steam App Id 1920960

7. Play Together

Play Together is a popular casual social networking game enjoyed by players worldwide. Express yourself through character customization, decorate your home and host Home Parties for a fun time with friends. Enjoy tons of content with friends from all across the globe!

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Play Together has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 707 positive reviews and 280 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 Play Together on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/14/2025
Developer HAEGIN Co.,Ltd.
Publisher HAEGIN Co.,Ltd.
Steam App Id 3198850

8. Shop Titans

Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!

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Shop Titans has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,443 positive reviews and 3,796 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 5/5/2020
Developer Kabam Games, Inc.
Publisher Kabam Games, Inc.
Steam App Id 1258080

9. Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game.

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Sky: Children of the Light has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,006 positive reviews and 2,473 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.

Release Date 4/10/2024
Developer thatgamecompany
Publisher thatgamecompany
Steam App Id 2325290

10. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends

The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.

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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,993 positive reviews and 2,519 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/3/2021
Developer Computer Lunch
Publisher Computer Lunch
Steam App Id 977400

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Banana steam charts
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81
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
24,398
8/10/2023
26
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
20,363
6/18/2020
86
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11,349
10/17/2017
80
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7,812
11/11/2021
55
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
6,661
8/13/2023
96
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Play Together steam charts
3,309
1/14/2025
69
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Shop Titans steam charts
3,114
5/5/2020
76
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
2,760
4/10/2024
85
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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends steam charts
2,643
11/3/2021
88
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Astral Party  steam charts
2,121
2/29/2024
56
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Fishing Planet steam charts
2,114
8/28/2017
85
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Clicker Heroes steam charts
1,754
5/13/2015
88
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Stumble Guys steam charts
1,379
10/7/2021
84
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Rec Room steam charts
1,051
9/2/2021
88
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Cats steam charts
1,049
5/21/2024
75
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Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet steam charts
962
8/13/2024
89
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AdVenture Capitalist steam charts
907
3/30/2015
86
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Source Filmmaker steam charts
835
7/10/2012
91
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Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars steam charts
789
6/3/2019
66
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Play Together on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.

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