Free Immersive Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,378 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 1/27/2026.
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1. Heartopia
Welcome to Heartopia, a multiplayer life simulation game crafted for creativity, freedom, and peace. Build your dream home, explore a wide range of hobbies, and forge warm connections with friends in a town full of endless possibilities.
Heartopia holds the #1 spot for "best free Immersive Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 68. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,830 positive reviews and 1,225 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/17/2026 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 4025700 |
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 Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 186,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,604 positive reviews and 24,368 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. 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 57, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,059 positive reviews and 34,780 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 766570 |
4. 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!
Supermarket Together has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,991 positive reviews and 4,557 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 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 |
5. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,388 positive reviews and 5,328 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 |
6. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,886 positive reviews and 431 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Upload Labs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
7. skate.
Experience improved Flick-It controls, the rich physics based skateboarding gameplay that provides those “only in skate.™“ moments and off-board exploration for full freedom in the online multiplayer world of San Vansterdam.
skate. has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,366 positive reviews and 23,269 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 skate. on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Full Circle |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 3354750 |
8. Soccer Manager 2026
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Soccer Manager 2026 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,163 positive reviews and 751 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 2026 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/23/2024 |
| Developer | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Publisher | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3217240 |
9. Jigs4w3D Puzzle Challenge
Jigs4w3D Puzzle Challenge is a casual single-player experience. Chill, enjoy the immersive 3D environments and complete a fine selection of your favourite puzzles. Choose from different categories and solve all 31 puzzles on 5 difficulty settings for completely free or grab your favourite DLC.
Jigs4w3D Puzzle Challenge has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Jigs4w3D Puzzle Challenge on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/24/2024 |
| Developer | WOMBEX Games |
| Publisher | WOMBEX Games |
| Steam App Id | 3026980 |
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.
LoveCraft has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Immersive Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,776 positive reviews and 731 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
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Immersive Sim games available on Steam.
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| 49,207 | 1/17/2026 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,360 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,116 | 11/11/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,829 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,600 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,710 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,272 | 9/16/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,301 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 820 | 6/24/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 542 | 4/9/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 427 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 419 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 318 | 1/4/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 248 | 11/27/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 246 | 7/30/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 241 | 8/13/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 202 | 8/6/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 202 | 9/4/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 10/15/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 10/22/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Heartopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Soccer Manager 2026 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Jigs4w3D Puzzle Challenge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). LoveCraft on Steam. Steam Store.