Free Family Friendly Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,963 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 12/14/2024.
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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 84,156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,696 positive reviews and 14,460 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. 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 22, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 320,111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,934 positive reviews and 250,177 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.
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 156,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,040 positive reviews and 19,700 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,066 positive reviews and 856 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 |
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.
Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,255 positive reviews and 33,474 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 |
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 15,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,752 positive reviews and 4,718 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,443 positive reviews and 753 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 378,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 309,801 positive reviews and 68,333 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,862 positive reviews and 3,492 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 |
10. 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.
Fishing Planet 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 61,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,493 positive reviews and 8,225 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Family Friendly games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 113,323 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34,246 | 8/10/2023 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,229 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,599 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,343 | 11/11/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,608 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,109 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,177 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,528 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,492 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,104 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,058 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,864 | 2/28/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,162 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,576 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,223 | 3/30/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,171 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,057 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 981 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 838 | 7/9/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.