Free Family Friendly Games on Steam

Steam currently has 13,815 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 7/23/2025.

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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 90,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,412 positive reviews and 16,173 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152,899 positive reviews and 22,228 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

3. 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 25, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 348,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,078 positive reviews and 263,730 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

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 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,564 positive reviews and 73,002 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 54, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,134 positive reviews and 34,174 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. 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 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,350 positive reviews and 3,735 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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,236 positive reviews and 799 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

8. Fishing Planet

Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.

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Fishing Planet has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,741 positive reviews and 9,005 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

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

Release Date 8/28/2017
Developer Fishing Planet LLC
Publisher Fishing Planet LLC
Steam App Id 380600

9. Stumble Guys

Ready for the chaos? Stumble Guys is a 32-player, fast-paced multiplayer party royale where players dash, jump, and fall across hilarious obstacle courses in a fun race to be the last one standing.

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Stumble Guys has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109,951 positive reviews and 19,416 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 Stumble Guys on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/7/2021
Developer Scopely
Publisher Scopely
Steam App Id 1677740

10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,181 positive reviews and 2,343 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

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6/18/2020
86
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23,505
8/10/2023
25
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14,411
10/17/2017
81
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4,855
11/10/2021
54
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Shop Titans steam charts
3,266
5/5/2020
77
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
3,101
8/13/2023
96
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Fishing Planet steam charts
3,031
8/28/2017
85
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Stumble Guys steam charts
2,641
10/7/2021
84
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
2,436
4/10/2024
85
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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends steam charts
2,189
11/3/2021
88
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Clicker Heroes steam charts
1,899
5/13/2015
88
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Rec Room steam charts
1,582
9/2/2021
88
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Transformice steam charts
1,194
1/30/2015
86
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AdVenture Capitalist steam charts
1,190
3/30/2015
86
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Governor of Poker 3 steam charts
1,086
2/19/2016
67
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1,070
7/10/2012
91
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Play Together steam charts
948
1/13/2025
69
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GeoGuessr Steam Edition steam charts
876
5/8/2025
30
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Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars steam charts
821
6/2/2019
66
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.

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