Best Immersive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 723 Immersive 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. Immersive game rankings were last updated on 10/18/2025.
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1. 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.
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions holds the #1 spot for "best Immersive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,625 positive reviews and 326 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Mooncube Games |
| Developer | Mooncube Games |
| Publisher | Mooncube Games |
| Steam App Id | 2113850 |
2. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,424 positive reviews and 239 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Samsara Room
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Samsara Room has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,239 positive reviews and 257 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 4/29/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1281800 |
4. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the direct sequel of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. As a Major Alexander Degtyarev you should investigate the crash of the governmental helicopters around the Zone and find out, what happened there.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,710 positive reviews and 1,276 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/11/2010 |
| Franchise | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. |
| Developer | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | GSC Game World |
| Steam App Id | 41700 |
5. Rusty Lake: Roots
Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.
Rusty Lake: Roots has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,815 positive reviews and 267 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2016 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 532110 |
6. The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
The Roottrees are Dead has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,466 positive reviews and 94 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 The Roottrees are Dead on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/15/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2754380 |
7. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,980 positive reviews and 2,449 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/31/2007 |
| Franchise | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. |
| Developer | GSC Game World |
| Publisher | GSC Game World |
| Steam App Id | 4500 |
8. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,382 positive reviews and 7,165 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 2/4/2025 |
| Franchise | Deep Silver |
| Developer | Warhorse Studios |
| Publisher | Deep Silver |
| Steam App Id | 1771300 |
9. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 142,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,119 positive reviews and 9,236 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
10. Metal Garden
Travel through an overgrown megastructure, and discover what lies beyond it. Metal Garden is a short, atmospheric singleplayer FPS game.
Metal Garden has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,095 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Metal Garden on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2025 |
| Developer | Tinerasoft |
| Publisher | Tinerasoft |
| Steam App Id | 3539440 |
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| 2,149 | 4/8/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 200 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 199 | 2/11/2010 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 131 | 10/20/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 1/15/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 8/31/2007 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,558 | 2/4/2025 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 281 | 3/26/2013 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/21/2025 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
![[Nightmare Files] Clap Clap steam charts](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2933290/header.jpg) | 7 | 6/3/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 141 | 3/22/2007 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 8/21/2007 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 4/26/2024 | 92 | $9.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/17/2017 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | ??? | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 8/13/2025 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 12/19/2008 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/10/2015 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 3/16/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Samsara Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). Rusty Lake: Roots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Metal Garden on Steam. Steam Store.