Free Relaxing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 18,331 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 1/9/2026.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,237 positive reviews and 1,962 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 |
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| 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 185,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,751 positive reviews and 24,199 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. 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 45,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,781 positive reviews and 2,200 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 57, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,544 positive reviews and 34,724 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. 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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,074 positive reviews and 1,307 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 |
6. 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 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,970 positive reviews and 5,255 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 |
7. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 926 positive reviews and 492 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | Multicast |
| Publisher | MulticastGames |
| Steam App Id | 3037410 |
8. 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 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,305 positive reviews and 9,492 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 |
9. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,508 positive reviews and 408 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 Upload Labs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
10. Play Together
Play Together is a popular casual social networking game enjoyed by players worldwide. Express yourself through character customization, decorate your home and host Home Parties for a fun time with friends. Enjoy tons of content with friends from all across the globe!
Play Together has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,007 positive reviews and 342 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 Play Together on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/14/2025 |
| Developer | HAEGIN Co.,Ltd. |
| Publisher | HAEGIN Co.,Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 3198850 |
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| 124,563 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41,391 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,065 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,637 | 11/11/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,402 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,183 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,625 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,786 | 8/28/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,654 | 10/3/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,928 | 1/14/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,657 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,626 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,251 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,730 | 4/28/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,516 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,307 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,282 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,110 | 9/11/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 796 | 11/7/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 780 | 2/19/2016 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Play Together on Steam. Steam Store.