Free Relaxing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,028 Relaxing 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 Relaxing game rankings were last updated on 5/15/2025.
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1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat holds the #1 spot for "best free Relaxing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,471 positive reviews and 397 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/5/2025 |
| Developer | Marcel Zurawka |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
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 Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,786 positive reviews and 21,470 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. Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace
Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182 positive reviews and 78 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 not possible to play or run Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,610 positive reviews and 646 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 |
5. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,418 positive reviews and 1,715 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" 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 OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
6. 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 53, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,750 positive reviews and 33,804 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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| Steam App Id | 766570 |
7. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,321 positive reviews and 782 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
8. 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 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,473 positive reviews and 4,058 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 |
9. Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Shop Titans has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,204 positive reviews and 3,661 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 | 5/5/2020 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1258080 |
10. Fishing Planet
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.
Fishing Planet has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,464 positive reviews and 8,602 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 Fishing Planet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/28/2017 |
| Developer | Fishing Planet LLC |
| Publisher | Fishing Planet LLC |
| Steam App Id | 380600 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Relaxing games available on Steam.
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| 148,810 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,642 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,056 | 12/3/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,512 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,256 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,204 | 11/11/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,756 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,747 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,554 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,037 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,635 | 11/15/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,529 | 4/10/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,425 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,148 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,721 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,547 | 4/28/2025 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,370 | 9/11/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,319 | 1/14/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,227 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,024 | 11/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.