Best Casual Games on Steam
Steam currently has 63,612 Casual 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. Casual game rankings were last updated on 2/19/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Casual game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 853,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 840,304 positive reviews and 13,424 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 273,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 269,833 positive reviews and 3,842 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
3. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 242,822 positive reviews and 3,728 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,409 positive reviews and 346 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/16/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
5. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,261 positive reviews and 656 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
6. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 806,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 786,486 positive reviews and 19,780 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
7. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 126,563 positive reviews and 2,401 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
8. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Senren＊Banka has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,437 positive reviews and 328 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren＊Banka on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1144400 |
9. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,155 positive reviews and 150 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
10. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,690 positive reviews and 2,760 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
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| 53,054 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,222 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,876 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,212 | 8/16/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41,517 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24,050 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 301 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,195 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,994 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,445 | 10/11/2024 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 12/8/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,466 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 412 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,907 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.