Free Walking Simulator Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,683 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 3/16/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Walking Simulator game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,126 positive reviews and 6,506 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 |
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 12,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,174 positive reviews and 2,492 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,305 positive reviews and 15,592 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 |
4. 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 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,554 positive reviews and 5,036 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 |
5. Fish
you click fish to get fish.
Fish has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321 positive reviews and 68 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.
6. 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 58, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,634 positive reviews and 1,854 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 |
7. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,096 positive reviews and 531 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.
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 10,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,354 positive reviews and 1,061 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,459 positive reviews and 583 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).
10. 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 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Walking Simulator games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 717 positive reviews and 250 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Haven & Hearth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Walking Simulator Games
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| 300 | 1/30/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 207 | 12/10/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 11/22/2016 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 9/26/2018 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 7/19/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 4/28/2018 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 1/10/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 11/1/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 7/18/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 2/21/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 8/27/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 7/10/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 6/25/2018 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 1/31/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/28/2018 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/16/2016 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 7/15/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 16). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 6). MechWarrior Online™ Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Infestation: The New Z on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 5). Life is Strange 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). Fish on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). Mini World: CREATA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Fears to Fathom - Home Alone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Yume Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). Haven & Hearth on Steam. Steam Store.