Free Walking Simulator Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,890 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 1/22/2025.
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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.
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 204,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,923 positive reviews and 90,534 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. 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.
MechWarrior Online™ Legends has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,623 positive reviews and 2,360 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 |
3. 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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,615 positive reviews and 6,407 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).
| Release Date | 1/30/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 319630 |
4. 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.
Infestation: The New Z has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,143 positive reviews and 15,615 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 |
5. Haven & Hearth
A free-to-play MMORPG with crafting, building, landscaping, foraging, hunting, fishing, a dash of poetry, and open PvP combat,
Haven & Hearth has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 715 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 553 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. 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.
Life is Strange 2 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,272 positive reviews and 4,706 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.
| Release Date | 9/26/2018 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 532210 |
7. 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
Mini World: CREATA has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,469 positive reviews and 1,809 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).
| Release Date | 4/28/2018 |
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| Steam App Id | 814480 |
8. 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.
Fears to Fathom - Home Alone has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,275 positive reviews and 825 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 |
9. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,397 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,211 positive reviews and 186 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 Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
10. Yume Nikki
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Yume Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,686 positive reviews and 483 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 Yume Nikki on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 773 | 2/28/2018 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 285 | 12/10/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 1/30/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 156 | 11/22/2016 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 11/1/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 110 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 4/28/2018 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 1/10/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 8/27/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 1/6/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
![[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap steam charts](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2933290/header.jpg) | 17 | 6/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 2/10/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 11/16/2016 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 2/21/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 11/22/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 1/31/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 6/4/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Z1 Battle Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). MechWarrior Online™ Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Infestation: The New Z on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). Haven & Hearth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Life is Strange 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). Mini World: CREATA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Fears to Fathom - Home Alone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Yume Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.