Free Simulation Games on Steam

Steam currently has 40,646 Simulation 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 Simulation game rankings were last updated on 4/23/2025.

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1. Dota 2

Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

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Dota 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Simulation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,472,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,015,406 positive reviews and 456,957 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 Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

  • Release Date:
    7/9/2013
  • Franchise:
    Dota
  • Developer:
    Valve
  • Publisher:
    Valve
  • Last Updated:
    4/23/2025
  • Steam App Id:
    570

2. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,538,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,507,140 positive reviews and 1,031,658 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.

3. Bongo Cat

Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

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Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,956 positive reviews and 274 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,010 positive reviews and 15,477 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.

5. War Thunder

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

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War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 615,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 449,723 positive reviews and 165,434 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It 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.

6. Once Human

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,129 positive reviews and 32,913 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.

7. Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker

💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace

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Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on the Steam Deck.

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,834 positive reviews and 58,081 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.

9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146,514 positive reviews and 21,288 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).

10. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,525 positive reviews and 21,818 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.

More Free Simulation Games

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Dota 2 banner image
351,920
7/9/2013
81
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS banner image
333,666
12/21/2017
59
Free
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Bongo Cat banner image
144,142
3/5/2025
95
Free
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Banana banner image
96,174
4/23/2024
81
Free
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War Thunder banner image
50,396
8/15/2013
73
Free
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Once Human banner image
30,289
7/9/2024
73
Free
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Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker banner image
26,126
12/3/2024
65
Free
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VRChat banner image
24,958
2/1/2017
75
Free
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The Sims™ 4 banner image
20,385
6/18/2020
86
Free
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel banner image
18,023
1/19/2022
74
Free
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