Best Family Friendly Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,837 Family Friendly 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. Family Friendly game rankings were last updated on 5/5/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Family Friendly game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 720,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 703,529 positive reviews and 16,916 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,243 positive reviews and 599 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,508 positive reviews and 201 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,966 positive reviews and 119 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,075 positive reviews and 2,487 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 |
6. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,484 positive reviews and 2,618 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
7. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,177 positive reviews and 641 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 not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
8. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 305,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 297,914 positive reviews and 8,045 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
9. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,684 positive reviews and 3,055 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/5/2009 |
| Franchise | PopCap EA |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3590 |
10. A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
A Hat in Time has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,406 positive reviews and 1,027 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/5/2017 |
| Developer | Gears for Breakfast |
| Publisher | Gears for Breakfast |
| Steam App Id | 253230 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7,887 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 452 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 808 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,070 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,632 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,546 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,124 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,062 | 7/14/2022 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 134 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 11/23/2015 | 95 | $15.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 3/15/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 4/8/2021 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.