Free Family Friendly Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,153 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 1/13/2025.
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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 !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Family Friendly game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,637 positive reviews and 14,769 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.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
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.
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 159,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,449 positive reviews and 20,077 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 4 |
| 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.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 23, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 324,737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,574 positive reviews and 253,163 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. 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.
Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,094 positive reviews and 33,566 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).
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 766570 |
5. 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!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,736 positive reviews and 761 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.
6. Governor of Poker 3
Governor of Poker 3 is the best multiplayer poker game with a great design. In this multi-player version of Governor of Poker you compete live with thousands of real poker players to prove you are the number 1 Texas Hold ’em poker star!
Governor of Poker 3 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,630 positive reviews and 4,754 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Governor of Poker 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 436150 |
7. 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.
Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 379,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 310,796 positive reviews and 68,877 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 |
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!
Shop Titans has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,942 positive reviews and 3,510 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. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,210 positive reviews and 2,228 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 |
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.
Sky: Children of the Light has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,097 positive reviews and 1,792 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 |
More Free Family Friendly Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Family Friendly games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 79,457 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,375 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,673 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,314 | 11/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,765 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,447 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,395 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,918 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,664 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,495 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,063 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,756 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,644 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,037 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,009 | 3/30/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,005 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 941 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 936 | 1/31/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 802 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 653 | 7/9/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.