Best Ambient Games on Steam

Steam currently has 215 Ambient games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Ambient game rankings were last updated on 7/1/2025.

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1. INSIDE

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

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INSIDE holds the #1 spot for "best Ambient game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,411 positive reviews and 2,101 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 7/7/2016
Developer Playdead
Publisher Playdead
Steam App Id 304430

2. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.

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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,119 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.03 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $8.03
Release Date 4/8/2024
Franchise Mooncube Games
Developer Mooncube Games
Publisher Mooncube Games
Steam App Id 2113850

3. Ithya: Magic Studies

Ithya: Magic Study is a cozy background app combined with productivity tools. Customize your room and relax with lofi or fantasy playlists in beautiful, hand-drawn environments. Perfect for a focused or creative session in a magical world.

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Ithya: Magic Studies has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 843 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.34 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ithya: Magic Studies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.34
Release Date 5/7/2025
Developer BlueTurtle
Publisher BlueTurtle
Steam App Id 3330250

4. Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi

In this small visual novel, lay down and relax with Sakuya Izayoi. Talk to her, kiss her or just simply enjoy each other's presence! Chose between 3 different locations featuring stunning artwork in this Touhou Project Fangame.

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Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 340 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

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

Release Date 1/12/2024
Developer Sigyaad Team
Publisher Sigyaad Team
Steam App Id 2739620

5. The Zhukov Line

A short one-room-horror which takes place on a livestock train in a dystopian Soviet state

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The Zhukov Line has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Zhukov Line on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/16/2024
Developer Fish Tin Games
Publisher Fish Tin Games
Steam App Id 2744260

6. Puttler

Puttler is a mini-golf puzzle game featuring wacky obstacles and a charming backstory. Build contraptions to score the golf ball under par across 14 courses and over 250 unique holes to solve.

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Puttler has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Puttler on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 3/28/2025
Developer Bean Juice Studios
Publisher Bean Juice Studios
Steam App Id 3198680

7. Rock Simulator 2

Rock Simulator 2 is a multiplayer, meditative idle game for relaxation and discovery. Start in the Hideaway, a peaceful retreat where you collect and appreciate nature’s creations. Unwind with friends, shape your environment, and enjoy the quiet beauty of the world around you.

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Rock Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 422 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.97 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rock Simulator 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $1.97
Release Date 11/30/2023
Franchise Rock Simulation
Developer vinoo
Publisher vinoo
Steam App Id 1949770

8. Mountain

Existential Nature Simulation

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Mountain has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,321 positive reviews and 1,925 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mountain on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $0.99
Release Date 8/18/2014
Developer David OReilly
Publisher David OReilly
Steam App Id 313340

9. Small Spaces

Small Spaces is a relaxing game about designing beautiful, small apartments you'd want to live in. Let your creativity flow from a simplistic flat in Tokyo to an industrial loft in New York. Your only limit is the space itself.

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Small Spaces has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 299 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Small Spaces on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $10.39
Release Date 5/27/2025
Franchise Pretty Soon
Developer Niklas Tomkowitz
Publishers
Steam App Id 3151380

10. Seedlings

An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.

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Seedlings has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.39 to play and 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.

Steam Price $3.39
Release Date 9/21/2023
Developer Bardsley Creative
Publisher Bardsley Creative
Steam App Id 1575510

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86
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86
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84
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4/13/2020
84
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83
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Matter steam charts
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Steam Store. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Ithya: Magic Studies on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). The Zhukov Line on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Puttler on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Rock Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Mountain on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Small Spaces on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Seedlings on Steam. Steam Store.

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