Free Immersive Sim Games on Steam

Steam currently has 5,137 Immersive Sim 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 Immersive Sim game rankings were last updated on 1/30/2025.

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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Immersive Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 140,428 positive reviews and 20,226 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

2. 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 52, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,468 positive reviews and 33,614 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).

3. Supermarket Together

The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

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Supermarket Together has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,693 positive reviews and 2,631 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

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

Release Date 8/9/2024
Developer DeadDevsTellNoLies
Publisher DeadDevsTellNoLies
Steam App Id 2709570

4. Palia

Palia is a vibrant new world made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.

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Palia has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,386 positive reviews and 3,630 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 Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/25/2024
Developer Singularity 6 Corporation
Publisher Singularity 6 Corporation
Steam App Id 2707930

5. Book of Yog Idle RPG

The Book of Yog is a 3D idle RPG game presented with a Cel-Shading art style. You can rally heroes, develop the kingdom and explore the secrets of a lost world. Dozens of heroes, hundreds of skills, thousands of loot for you to combine freely. Come to embark on a journey to build the strongest team!

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Book of Yog Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,344 positive reviews and 2,523 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Book of Yog Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/30/2022
Developer 元气工作室
Publisher 元气工作室
Steam App Id 1097430

6. TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue

Open your local game store early with the Prologue version, which includes main gameplay of the full version, but with limited progression. Stock shelves with booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, sell cards to customer.

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TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,195 positive reviews and 196 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/6/2024
Developer OPNeon Games
Publisher OPNeon Games
Steam App Id 3103840

7. Soccer Manager 2025

Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!

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Soccer Manager 2025 has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 568 positive reviews and 226 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Soccer Manager 2025 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 10/23/2024
Developer Invincibles Studio Ltd
Publisher Invincibles Studio Ltd
Steam App Id 3217240

8. A Date with Death

Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

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A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,707 positive reviews and 146 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

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

Release Date 12/7/2023
Franchise Two and a Half Studios
Developer Two and a Half Studios
Publisher Two and a Half Studios
Steam App Id 2415010

9. Airline Manager

Create and manage your own airline. Create both passenger and cargo routes all over the world while you upgrade and expand your fleet of airplanes and airports. Airline Manager is among the most realistic of its genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.

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Airline Manager has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,665 positive reviews and 695 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Airline Manager on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/23/2021
Developer Trophy Games
Publisher Trophy Games
Steam App Id 1641650

10. LoveCraft

Welcome to LoveCraft - home to interesting people, hot parties, exploration and fulfilling relationships! Create your world, from a unique persona to your exciting adventures.

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LoveCraft has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 675 positive reviews and 248 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run LoveCraft on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 4/9/2024
Developer WEALTHBIRD
Publisher WEALTHBIRD
Steam App Id 2692440

More Free Immersive Sim Games

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6/18/2020
86
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9,771
11/11/2021
52
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Supermarket Together steam charts
5,277
8/9/2024
93
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Palia steam charts
3,238
3/25/2024
83
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Book of Yog Idle RPG steam charts
705
7/30/2022
62
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TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue steam charts
535
8/6/2024
92
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Soccer Manager 2025 steam charts
431
10/23/2024
69
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A Date with Death steam charts
257
12/7/2023
95
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Airline Manager steam charts
248
6/23/2021
69
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LoveCraft steam charts
245
4/9/2024
70
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Croissant steam charts
221
7/15/2024
52
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School Days steam charts
194
8/31/2024
92
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Life Makeover steam charts
167
11/15/2023
81
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Supermarket Simulator: Prologue steam charts
163
1/26/2024
90
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Contraband Police: Prologue steam charts
107
2/16/2021
86
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Star Chef 2: Cooking Game steam charts
101
8/10/2021
67
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Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days steam charts
90
1/23/2025
82
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Sarah's Adventure: Time Travel steam charts
76
6/26/2024
87
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Egg Surprise steam charts
75
6/20/2024
68
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EGG steam charts
68
2/3/2024
84
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 26). LoveCraft on Steam. Steam Store.

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