Best Relaxing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,587 Relaxing 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. Relaxing game rankings were last updated on 1/17/2025.
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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 Relaxing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 843,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 829,966 positive reviews and 13,286 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 797,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 778,015 positive reviews and 19,544 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,105 positive reviews and 2,163 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 |
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 Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,909 positive reviews and 146 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.
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 Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,736 positive reviews and 761 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. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,943 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,805 positive reviews and 138 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
9. Chants of Sennaar
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Chants of Sennaar has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,060 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Rundisc |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1931770 |
10. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,436 positive reviews and 58 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 | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
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| 62,805 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,402 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,286 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,324 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 414 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,138 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 283 | 4/1/2023 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,141 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 859 | 8/5/2024 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/16/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,631 | 9/15/2024 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 146 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 983 | 8/14/2024 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 354 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Chants of Sennaar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.