Free Immersive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 434 Immersive 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 game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2024.
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1. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage holds the #1 spot for "best free Immersive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,007 positive reviews and 201 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 Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Crime Simulator: Prologue
Crime Simulator is a co-op game you can become a criminal. Start as a lowlife and slowly work your way up by completing jobs, stealing and more. Take over enemy hideouts, build your own weed farm. Do everything with friends, or alone. Go in guns blazing or be quiet and stealthy. It's all up to you.
Crime Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179 positive reviews and 128 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 | 5/10/2024 |
| Franchise | CookieDev |
| Developer | CookieDev |
| Publisher | Ultimate Games SA |
| Steam App Id | 2928280 |
3. Eternium
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Eternium has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,005 positive reviews and 628 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 Eternium on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/21/2023 |
| Developer | DreamPrimer SRL |
| Publisher | Making Fun, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 981600 |
4. College Kings - The Complete Season
College Kings - The Complete Season (Acts I-III Combined): Sex, girls, parties, and power. As a freshman at San Vallejo College, you have the whole world in front of you. Will you let the next four years pass you by, or will you lead your fraternity to the crown and become campus royalty?
College Kings - The Complete Season has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,318 positive reviews and 770 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 College Kings - The Complete Season on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/5/2021 |
| Developer | Undergrad Steve |
| Publisher | Undergrad Steve |
| Steam App Id | 1463120 |
5. Samsara Room
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Samsara Room has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,053 positive reviews and 215 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 4/29/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1281800 |
6. StrangerZ
StrangerZ is a Free to Play Multiplayer Survival Horror game. Play as or survive against the "Stranger" with your teammates until dawn. Level up, play competitively and rank up by either surviving or killing all the players.
StrangerZ has achieved a Player Score of 41, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,524 positive reviews and 2,260 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play StrangerZ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Lost Frame Development |
| Developer | Lost Frame Development |
| Publisher | Lost Frame Development |
| Steam App Id | 2293600 |
7. Cards & Tankards
Grab a drink, invite your friends and ready your deck! Cards & Tankards is the first social collectible card game available for both PC and VR.
Cards & Tankards has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 735 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 660 positive reviews and 75 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 Cards & Tankards on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/25/2023 |
| Developer | Divergent Realities, LLC |
| Publisher | Divergent Realities, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1506850 |
8. Unreal Physics
Unreal Physics is a exploration of in-game physics like never before, this dynamic 3D sandbox features a mesmerizing collection of demos, showcasing stunning visuals and realistic simulations. It's a playground of endless possibilities where creativity meets the cutting edge of physics technology
Unreal Physics has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 3/24/2024 |
| Developer | Jilted Generation Productions |
| Publisher | Jilted Generation Productions |
| Steam App Id | 2837320 |
9. Occupy White Walls
A game about building art galleries may sound boring until you realise that just about anything can be an art gallery... Add in cutting edge AI, extremely creative community, Unreal graphics, and did we mention it's free?
Occupy White Walls has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,162 positive reviews and 93 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 Occupy White Walls on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/8/2022 |
| Developer | KULTURA Ex Machina |
| Publisher | KULTURA Ex Machina |
| Steam App Id | 876160 |
10. theBlu
Experience the wonder and majesty of the ocean through a series of habitats and come face to face with some of the most awe inspiring species on the planet.
theBlu has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 135 positive reviews and 44 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 theBlu on the Steam Deck.
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Explore even more rankings for the 48 best free Immersive games available on Steam.
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 | 546 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 5/10/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 8/21/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 3/5/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 11/3/2023 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 5/25/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/24/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/8/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/28/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/17/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/2/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/7/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/5/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/31/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/8/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/10/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/5/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/24/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Crime Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Eternium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). College Kings - The Complete Season on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Samsara Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). StrangerZ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Cards & Tankards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Unreal Physics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Occupy White Walls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). theBlu on Steam. Steam Store.