Best Casual Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated casual games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free casual games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Mammoth: A Cave Painting
Tell the 5 million year story of the mammoth in 5 minutes.
Shark Simulator
Shark Simulator is a WTF physics sandbox. Play as Ed the shark, and give those tourists a vacation they will remember!
CarX Drift Racing Online
CarX Drift Racing Online is your chance to immerse yourself in the real world of drifting. Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires!
Achievement Clicker
Feel like a real Achievement hunter! Earn Achievements, upgrades and get the most Achievements on steam!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition
In celebration of Harvest Moon's 20th Anniversary comes an all new Harvest Moon title for Steam! Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition! The game encompasses twenty years of the spirit that have made the franchise what it is today!
Eiyu*Senki – The World Conquest
A mysterious hero from the heavens and the young ruler of Zipang, Himiko, set their sights on ending the eternal war burning around them, but to bring peace to the world they must first conquer it.
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Gladiator School
Gladiator School is a Tycoon-style simulation game. You play as the master of a newly formed school for gladiators. Your job is to prepare and train recruits before you send them away to fight for their survival and entertain the crowd in the arena.
Starblast
Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.
Superflight
Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!
Death Coming/死神来了
'Death Coming' is a non-linear puzzle game where you must harvest human souls ‘Final Destination’ style. However, pesky mortals are not your only problem, as the Agents of Light will do everything they can to stop you.
Need For Drink
“Need For Drink” is a casual multiplayer game about competition between the spouses: a drunkard husband and his brawler wife.
Tasty Planet
Control a tiny ball of grey goo with the ability to eat anything smaller than itself. The more it eats, the bigger it gets! Soon you'll be able to eat the entire planet!
Little Busters! English Edition
Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.
Perceptions of the Dead
Follow three stories set in a world where the dead linger, and things far worse wait beyond the veil.
Lines X Free
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Cube Racer
Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet.Most played casual games on Steam
Take a look at the top casual games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 04th 2025.
1. 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? Bongo Cat is a casual, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 14,374 reviews of which 14,074 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played casual game, thanks to its 134,652 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
14,074
300
134,652
players
2. 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 ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 88,753 reviews of which 73,189 were positive and 15,564 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 92,458 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among casual games based on player count.
8.1
73,189
15,564
92,458
players
3. Cookie Clicker
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam. Cookie Clicker is a clicker, idler and casual game developed by Orteil and DashNet and published by Playsaurus. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 78,894 reviews of which 76,272 were positive and 2,622 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 10,845 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among casual games based on player count.
9.5
76,272
2,622
10,845
players
4. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity? Revolution Idle is a casual, simulation and idler game developed by Oni Gaming and Nu Games and published by Oni Gaming. Released on May 01st 2025 has received 3,907 reviews of which 3,323 were positive and 584 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 10,454 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played casual games.
8.2
3,323
584
10,454
players
5. Melvor Idle
Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen. Melvor Idle is a idler, rpg and casual game developed by Games by Malcs and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on November 18th 2021 has received 14,283 reviews of which 12,928 were positive and 1,355 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 5,237 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played casual games.
8.8
12,928
1,355
5,237
players
6. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power. Unnamed Space Idle is a idler, casual and free to play game developed by Sylv and published by Jdog Corp. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 2,764 reviews of which 2,568 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,339 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played casual games.
8.9
2,568
196
4,339
players
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 is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,988 reviews of which 45,210 were positive and 778 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 3,006 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played casual games.
9.6
45,210
778
3,006
players
8. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 990 reviews of which 680 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 2,823 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played casual games.
6.6
680
310
2,823
players
9. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole. DAVE THE DIVER is a pixel graphics, casual and management game developed and published by MINTROCKET. Released on June 28th 2023 has received 127,289 reviews of which 123,493 were positive and 3,796 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,776 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played casual games.
9.6
123,493
3,796
2,776
players
10. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends is a clicker, free to play and simulation game developed and published by Computer Lunch. Released on November 03rd 2021 has received 23,393 reviews of which 21,027 were positive and 2,366 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,584 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played casual games.
8.8
21,027
2,366
2,584
players
Best deals on casual games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of casual games available on Steam right now, updated on May 04th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted casual games.
1. Upside Down
Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer. Upside Down is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on February 14th 2017 has received 694 reviews of which 572 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for casual category.
7.8
572
122
-96%
31.00€
1.24€
2. Battle vs Chess
Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! Battle vs Chess is a strategy, chess and casual game developed by Targem Games and published by TopWare Interactive ACE. Released on August 16th 2012 has received 976 reviews of which 695 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in casual games.
6.9
695
281
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
In Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, Maxwell unites with Batman™, Superman™ and the rest of The Justice League™ to restore order to the DC Comics Universe. Challenge your imagination as you battle the mightiest villains in an exciting, action-filled adventure through GOTHAM CITY™, METROPOLIS™, ATLANTIS™ and other iconic... Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is a adventure, superhero and action game developed by 5th Cell Media and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on September 24th 2013 has received 2,309 reviews of which 1,896 were positive and 413 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in casual games.
7.9
1,896
413
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
4. Autonauts vs Piratebots
Create, automate and defend an impenetrable base. Assemble and command a Bot army to combat an entire Piratebot invasion. Build, program and battle your way through five different zones. Autonauts vs Piratebots is a simulation, strategy and automation game developed by Denki and published by Curve Games. Released on July 28th 2022 has received 481 reviews of which 380 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.5
380
101
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is a relaxing, simulation and cozy game developed by stillalive studios and published by Nacon. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 1,206 reviews of which 920 were positive and 286 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.3
920
286
-95%
23.40€
1.17€
6. TransOcean: The Shipping Company
TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas. TransOcean: The Shipping Company is a simulation, strategy and management game developed by Deck13 Hamburg and published by astragon Entertainment. Released on September 23rd 2014 has received 1,267 reviews of which 937 were positive and 330 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.1
937
330
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
7. 112 Operator
Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day! 112 Operator is a simulation, realistic and casual game developed by Jutsu Games and published by Games Operators. Released on April 23rd 2020 has received 6,492 reviews of which 5,810 were positive and 682 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.7
5,810
682
-94%
22.33€
1.34€
8. Scribblenauts Unlimited
The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time. Scribblenauts Unlimited is a puzzle, casual and adventure game developed by 5th Cell Media and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on February 15th 2013 has received 11,686 reviews of which 10,968 were positive and 718 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for casual games.
9.1
10,968
718
-93%
21.14€
1.48€
9. Venba
Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss. Venba is a cooking, casual and narrative game developed and published by Visai Games. Released on July 31st 2023 has received 2,472 reviews of which 2,282 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.8
2,282
190
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
10. Dordogne
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey. Dordogne is a narrative, wholesome and cute game developed by UN JE NE SAIS QUOI and UMANIMATION and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on June 13th 2023 has received 1,023 reviews of which 945 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.7
945
78
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
Free casual games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play casual games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 04th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play casual games.
1. 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? Bongo Cat is a casual, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 14,374 reviews of which 14,074 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 134,652 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free casual games on Steam.
9.5
14,074
300
134,652
players
2. 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 ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 88,753 reviews of which 73,189 were positive and 15,564 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 92,458, this casual game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.1
73,189
15,564
92,458
players
3. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity? Revolution Idle is a casual, simulation and idler game developed by Oni Gaming and Nu Games and published by Oni Gaming. Released on May 01st 2025 has received 3,907 reviews of which 3,323 were positive and 584 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 10,454, this casual game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.2
3,323
584
10,454
players
4. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power. Unnamed Space Idle is a idler, casual and free to play game developed by Sylv and published by Jdog Corp. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 2,764 reviews of which 2,568 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 4,339 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.9
2,568
196
4,339
players
5. 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 is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,988 reviews of which 45,210 were positive and 778 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,006 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
9.6
45,210
778
3,006
players
6. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 990 reviews of which 680 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,823 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
6.6
680
310
2,823
players
7. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends is a clicker, free to play and simulation game developed and published by Computer Lunch. Released on November 03rd 2021 has received 23,393 reviews of which 21,027 were positive and 2,366 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,584 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.8
21,027
2,366
2,584
players
8. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,444 reviews of which 7,194 were positive and 1,250 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,559 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.3
7,194
1,250
2,559
players
9. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 597 reviews of which 499 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,291 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
7.9
499
98
2,291
players
10. Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today! Clicker Heroes is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Playsaurus. Released on May 13th 2015 has received 61,205 reviews of which 54,909 were positive and 6,296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,167 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.8
54,909
6,296
2,167
players