Free Relaxing Games on Steam

Steam currently has 16,911 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 9/29/2025.

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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?

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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 42,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,548 positive reviews and 1,086 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
Developers
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.

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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 178,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155,873 positive reviews and 23,013 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. 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!

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Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 830 positive reviews and 423 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

4. OBS Studio

Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming

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OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,616 positive reviews and 2,013 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

5. 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.

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Palia 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 34,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,392 positive reviews and 4,901 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

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?

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Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,820 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,738 positive reviews and 1,082 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

7. 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.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,720 positive reviews and 34,379 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).

8. Infinity Nikki

Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.

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Infinity Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 44, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,083 positive reviews and 4,063 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

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

Release Date 4/28/2025
Developer Infold Games
Publisher Infold Games
Steam App Id 3164330

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!

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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 17,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,433 positive reviews and 3,792 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. Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game.

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Sky: Children of the Light 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 19,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,977 positive reviews and 2,465 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 4/10/2024
Developer thatgamecompany
Publisher thatgamecompany
Steam App Id 2325290

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Bongo Cat steam charts
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3/5/2025
96
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
24,041
6/18/2020
86
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Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery steam charts
16,016
11/15/2024
64
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OBS Studio steam charts
9,763
3/21/2022
93
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Palia steam charts
9,584
3/25/2024
84
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Revolution Idle steam charts
7,277
5/1/2025
82
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Russian Fishing 4 steam charts
3,814
11/11/2021
55
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Infinity Nikki steam charts
3,256
4/28/2025
44
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Shop Titans steam charts
2,913
5/5/2020
77
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
2,316
4/10/2024
85
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
2,229
8/13/2023
96
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Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler steam charts
2,022
12/3/2024
62
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Fishing Planet steam charts
1,984
8/28/2017
85
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Play Together steam charts
1,523
1/14/2025
69
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AdVenture Capitalist steam charts
1,386
3/30/2015
86
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CORN steam charts
1,308
9/11/2024
70
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Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game steam charts
1,080
12/4/2020
92
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Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet steam charts
955
8/13/2024
89
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Governor of Poker 3 steam charts
732
2/19/2016
67
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Astral Party  steam charts
652
2/29/2024
56
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 17). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 19). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.

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