Free Casual Games on Steam

Steam currently has 61,946 Casual games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Casual game rankings were last updated on 12/20/2024.

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1. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !

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Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Casual game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,872 positive reviews and 14,567 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

2. VRChat

Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.

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VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,879 positive reviews and 56,772 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

3. Crab Game

Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.

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Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,955 positive reviews and 12,539 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

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

  • Release Date:
    10/29/2021
  • Developer:
    Dani
  • Publisher:
    Dani
  • Last Updated:
    10/8/2024
  • Steam App Id:
    1782210

4. The Sims™ 4

Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

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The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 157,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,435 positive reviews and 19,739 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

5. Cats

Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.

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Cats has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,075 positive reviews and 860 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

6. Overwatch® 2

Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.

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Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 23, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,588 positive reviews and 251,080 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

7. Unturned

You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.

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Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 549,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502,954 positive reviews and 46,862 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

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

8. Russian Fishing 4

Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,527 positive reviews and 33,475 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Russian Fishing 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

9. 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!

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VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,652 positive reviews and 759 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It 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.

  • Release Date:
    8/14/2023
  • Developer:
    LB Game
  • Publisher:
    LB Game
  • Last Updated:
    12/24/2024
  • Steam App Id:
    1920960

10. Governor of Poker 3

Governor of Poker 3 is the best multiplayer poker game with a great design. In this multi-player version of Governor of Poker you compete live with thousands of real poker players to prove you are the number 1 Texas Hold ’em poker star!

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Governor of Poker 3 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,780 positive reviews and 4,728 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Governor of Poker 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

More Free Casual Games

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Banana banner image
103,560
4/23/2024
82
Free
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VRChat banner image
36,201
2/1/2017
75
Free
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Crab Game banner image
31,078
10/29/2021
91
Free
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The Sims™ 4 banner image
22,137
6/18/2020
86
Free
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Cats banner image
20,867
5/21/2024
76
Free
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Overwatch® 2 banner image
19,247
8/10/2023
23
Free
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Unturned banner image
12,987
7/7/2017
91
Free
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Russian Fishing 4 banner image
10,413
11/11/2021
51
Free
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VPet-Simulator banner image
9,192
8/14/2023
96
Free
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Governor of Poker 3 banner image
8,104
2/19/2016
68
Free
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