Free Relaxing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,986 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 2/20/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Relaxing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 162,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141,981 positive reviews and 20,550 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 |
2. Governor of Poker 3
Governor of Poker 3 is the best multiplayer poker game with a great design. In this multi-player version of Governor of Poker you compete live with thousands of real poker players to prove you are the number 1 Texas Hold ’em poker star!
Governor of Poker 3 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,544 positive reviews and 4,806 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Governor of Poker 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 436150 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,084 positive reviews and 1,539 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 |
4. 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 52, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,974 positive reviews and 33,651 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,138 positive reviews and 764 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.
6. 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 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,278 positive reviews and 440 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 | 10/11/2024 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
7. Waifu
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace
Waifu has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108 positive reviews and 49 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 Waifu on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,011 positive reviews and 3,564 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 |
9. Palia
Palia is a vibrant new world made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,960 positive reviews and 3,737 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 |
10. 100 Romantic Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in themed locations full of cats! 😻 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of special places and try to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🐈🕵️♂️ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈
100 Romantic Cats has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200 positive reviews and 11 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 | 2/13/2025 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
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| Steam App Id | 2827560 |
More Free Relaxing Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Relaxing games available on Steam.
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| 23,469 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,197 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,960 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,938 | 11/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,518 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,654 | 10/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,003 | 12/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,885 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,377 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,002 | 2/13/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,796 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,640 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,807 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,375 | 11/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,275 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,209 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,024 | 1/14/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 728 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 679 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 557 | 11/6/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Waifu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). 100 Romantic Cats on Steam. Steam Store.