Free Relaxing Games on Steam

Steam currently has 15,561 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 6/24/2025.

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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 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,634 positive reviews and 579 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.

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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 171,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150,087 positive reviews and 21,810 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. Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler

💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories!

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Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler 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 284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191 positive reviews and 93 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 Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/3/2024
Developers
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Steam App Id 3188910

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 37,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,831 positive reviews and 1,806 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. 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 54, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,241 positive reviews and 34,014 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).

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 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

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!

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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 46,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,777 positive reviews and 789 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.

Release Date 8/14/2023
Developer LB Game
Publisher LB Game
Steam App Id 1920960

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.

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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 29,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,599 positive reviews and 4,382 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. CORN

CORN — the interactive incremental game featuring America's favorite fruit, brought to you by the developer of CUCKOLD SIMULATOR. Buy corn, sell corn, collect corn, craft corn. We love corn!

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CORN has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

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

Release Date 9/11/2024
Franchise Team SNEED
Developer Team SNEED
Publisher Team SNEED
Steam App Id 3078390

10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,298 positive reviews and 3,699 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

More Free Relaxing Games

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Bongo Cat steam charts
118,993
3/5/2025
95
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
23,133
6/18/2020
86
Free
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Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler steam charts
19,389
12/3/2024
64
Free
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OBS Studio steam charts
11,623
3/21/2022
93
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Russian Fishing 4 steam charts
10,977
11/11/2021
54
Free
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Revolution Idle steam charts
10,349
5/1/2025
82
Free
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
8,371
8/14/2023
96
Free
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Palia steam charts
6,920
3/25/2024
84
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CORN steam charts
5,146
9/11/2024
69
Free
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Shop Titans steam charts
3,059
5/5/2020
77
Free
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Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery steam charts
2,599
11/15/2024
65
Free
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Fishing Planet steam charts
2,350
8/28/2017
85
Free
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
2,278
4/10/2024
85
Free
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Play Together steam charts
2,123
1/14/2025
71
Free
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Cats steam charts
1,541
5/21/2024
76
Free
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Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game steam charts
1,257
12/4/2020
92
Free
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Astral Party  steam charts
1,178
2/29/2024
56
Free
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Horny Villa steam charts
1,113
11/7/2024
70
Free
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Infinity Nikki steam charts
910
4/28/2025
38
Free
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Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet steam charts
692
8/13/2024
89
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). CORN on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.

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