Free Simulation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 45,005 Simulation 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 Simulation game rankings were last updated on 10/30/2025.
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1. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Simulation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,583,946 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,100,541 positive reviews and 483,405 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 Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,622,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,566,352 positive reviews and 1,055,795 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/21/2017 |
| Franchise | KRAFTON, Inc. |
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| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 578080 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,778 positive reviews and 1,337 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 |
4. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,136 positive reviews and 16,588 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
5. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 248,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,607 positive reviews and 61,360 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 | 2/1/2017 |
| Developer | VRChat Inc. |
| Publisher | VRChat Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 438100 |
6. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 673,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 489,129 positive reviews and 184,190 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/15/2013 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Gaijin Entertainment |
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| Steam App Id | 236390 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 180,759 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,271 positive reviews and 23,488 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 |
8. 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!
CORN has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160 positive reviews and 56 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 |
9. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,503 positive reviews and 36,279 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Starry Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
10. skate.
Experience improved Flick-It controls, the rich physics based skateboarding gameplay that provides those “only in skate.™“ moments and off-board exploration for full freedom in the online multiplayer world of San Vansterdam.
skate. has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,358 positive reviews and 20,204 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run skate. on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Full Circle |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 3354750 |
More Free Simulation Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Simulation games available on Steam.
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| 424,576 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 95,696 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 77,467 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 76,655 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44,835 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,155 | 8/15/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,909 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,284 | 9/11/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,138 | 7/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,840 | 9/16/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,766 | 1/19/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,821 | 6/25/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,533 | 9/29/2021 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,760 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,380 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,262 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,249 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,677 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,586 | 11/11/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,486 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). CORN on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.