Free Minimalist Games on Steam

Steam currently has 7,595 Minimalist 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 Minimalist game rankings were last updated on 5/22/2025.

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1. Revolution Idle

Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?

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Revolution Idle holds the #1 spot for "best free Minimalist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,953 positive reviews and 711 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 Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/1/2025
Developers
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 2763740

2. Milky Way Idle

Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.

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Milky Way Idle has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 581 positive reviews and 170 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 Milky Way Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/6/2025
Developer cheze
Publisher cheze
Steam App Id 3224420

3. Idling to Rule the Gods

Idling to Rule the Gods is a free to play Idle-Game with a lot of content and some Minigames. Depending on your play-style, you can play it fast or slow. Either way it can be fun for hundreds of hours!

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Idling to Rule the Gods has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,635 positive reviews and 278 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 Idling to Rule the Gods on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/27/2016
Developer Shugasu GmbH
Publisher Shugasu GmbH
Steam App Id 466170

4. Idle Clans

Idle Clans is a multiplayer idle game that combines the classic MMORPG experience with simplified gameplay and less time commitment. Features include a player-driven economy, PvE, trading, quests, crafting and opportunities to play, socialize and collaborate with other players.

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Idle Clans has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 846 positive reviews and 309 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

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

Release Date 4/7/2023
Developer Isam Games
Publisher Isam Games
Steam App Id 2103530

5. Idle Fishing

Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other!

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Idle Fishing has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,209 positive reviews and 201 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 5/24/2024
Developer AO Games
Publisher AO Games
Steam App Id 2725560

6. Cats

Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.

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Cats has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,245 positive reviews and 914 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
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2977660

7. Super Auto Pets

Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!

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Super Auto Pets has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,994 positive reviews and 3,227 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 Super Auto Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/24/2021
Developer Team Wood Games
Publisher Team Wood Games
Steam App Id 1714040

8. SIGame

Exciting quiz game where you can test your knowledge, compete with friends and smart bots, and explore a variety of topics!

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SIGame has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 470 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 3/22/2025
Developer Vladimir Khil
Publisher Vladimir Khil
Steam App Id 3553500

9. Fish

you click fish to get fish.

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Fish has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 7/19/2024
Developer cooldev
Publisher cooldev
Steam App Id 3073680

10. 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.

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Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,159 positive reviews and 228 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).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

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5/1/2025
82
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Milky Way Idle steam charts
2,624
3/6/2025
74
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Idling to Rule the Gods steam charts
1,191
5/27/2016
82
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Idle Clans steam charts
686
4/7/2023
70
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Idle Fishing steam charts
577
5/24/2024
82
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Cats steam charts
538
5/21/2024
76
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Super Auto Pets steam charts
533
9/24/2021
89
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SIGame steam charts
375
3/22/2025
78
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Fish steam charts
272
7/19/2024
64
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Virtual Cottage steam charts
259
10/7/2020
95
Free
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Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense steam charts
248
5/6/2021
88
Free
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Idle Sphere steam charts
176
11/17/2024
54
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Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations steam charts
113
4/4/2019
89
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Incremental Adventures steam charts
87
8/11/2020
74
Free
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Idle Research steam charts
76
8/1/2022
81
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Tribal Wars steam charts
75
11/12/2020
69
Free
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Industry Idle steam charts
64
9/13/2024
75
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Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game steam charts
63
6/29/2023
77
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hexceed steam charts
51
1/15/2021
86
Free
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NoFlash steam charts
44
5/12/2025
83
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Milky Way Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Idling to Rule the Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Idle Clans on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Idle Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 20). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). SIGame on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Fish on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.

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