Free Walking Simulator Games on Steam

Steam currently has 4,275 Walking Simulator 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 Walking Simulator game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.

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1. Z1 Battle Royale

Z1 Battle Royale is a Free to Play, fast-paced, action arcade, competitive Battle Royale. Staying true to its "King of the Kill" roots, the game has been revamped and restored to the classic feel, look, and gameplay everyone fell in love with. Play solo, duos, or fives and be the last ones standing.

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Z1 Battle Royale holds the #1 spot for "best free Walking Simulator game on Steam" with a Player Score of 56. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,738 positive reviews and 90,299 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 Z1 Battle Royale on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 2/28/2018
Franchise Daybreak Game Company
Developer Daybreak Game Company
Publisher Daybreak Game Company
Steam App Id 433850

2. Fish

you click fish to get fish.

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Fish has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 7/19/2024
Developer cooldev
Publisher cooldev
Steam App Id 3073680

3. ENA: Dream BBQ

Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

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ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,503 positive reviews and 314 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 3/27/2025
Developer ENA Team
Publisher Joel G
Steam App Id 2134320

4. MechWarrior Online™ Legends

MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.

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MechWarrior Online™ Legends has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,770 positive reviews and 2,388 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 MechWarrior Online™ Legends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/10/2015
Developer Piranha Games Inc.
Publisher Piranha Games Inc.
Steam App Id 342200

5. Life is Strange - Episode 1

Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

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Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,655 positive reviews and 6,432 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

6. Infestation: The New Z

The New Z is a FREE TO PLAY multi-game mode experience. SURVIVE with friends and gather loot, stash and trade. Go into wars against other groups in a massive OPEN WORLD or face them 5 v 5 in COMPETITIVE.

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Infestation: The New Z has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,192 positive reviews and 15,616 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 Infestation: The New Z on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 11/22/2016
Developer Fredaikis AB
Publisher OP Productions LLC
Steam App Id 555570

7. Life is Strange 2

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.

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Life is Strange 2 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,172 positive reviews and 4,768 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.

8. Mini World: CREATA

Mini World is a 3D free sandbox game about adventure, exploration, and creating your dream worlds. There is no grinding or leveling up. No IAP gate that locks features from free to play players. Everyone can enjoy the game’s full features with great freedom

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Mini World: CREATA has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,513 positive reviews and 1,833 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

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

9. Garten of Banban 0

Explore the origins of the mysterious Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dark past of the establishment. Try to make some friends. Uncover the truth behind the place, and who you are…

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Garten of Banban 0 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,690 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,941 positive reviews and 749 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 2/21/2025
Franchise Euphoric Universe
Developer Euphoric Brothers
Publisher Euphoric Brothers
Steam App Id 3300410

10. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

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Fears to Fathom - Home Alone has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,827 positive reviews and 869 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 Fears to Fathom - Home Alone on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/2/2021
Franchise Fears to Fathom
Developer Rayll
Publisher Rayll
Steam App Id 1671340

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