Free Minimalist Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,746 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 6/23/2025.
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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?
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 5,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,420 positive reviews and 772 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 |
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| 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.
Milky Way Idle has achieved a Player Score of 43, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 649 positive reviews and 901 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,256 positive reviews and 923 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
4. 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!
Idling to Rule the Gods has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,641 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 |
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!
Idle Fishing has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,251 positive reviews and 214 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.
6. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Super Auto Pets has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,116 positive reviews and 3,251 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 |
7. Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor.
Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,374 positive reviews and 321 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 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,212 positive reviews and 230 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).
9. Fish
you click fish to get fish.
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 139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94 positive reviews and 45 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.
10. Idle Sphere
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Idle Sphere has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139 positive reviews and 122 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Idle Sphere on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/17/2024 |
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| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3217600 |
More Free Minimalist Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Minimalist games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 10,351 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,895 | 3/6/2025 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,566 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,005 | 5/27/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 565 | 5/24/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 500 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 204 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 189 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 7/19/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 11/17/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 4/4/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 8/11/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 8/1/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 6/29/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 8/13/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 11/12/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 3/22/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Milky Way Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Idling to Rule the Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). Idle Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Fish on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Idle Sphere on Steam. Steam Store.