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 Riflemen Multiplayer first-person shooter with classic WW2 bolt-action rifles. Tight battles between two teams with up to 5 players in each, lots of unique arenas, game-changing weapon drops, different game modes, and lots of customization options. You'd better not miss a shot!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.5
Release 01 Sep 2023
90 Minute Fever - Online Football (Soccer) Manager 90 Minute Fever is an online football management game that offers extremely challenging gameplay where you get to compete against others from all over the world!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.0
Release 01 Sep 2023
Conbunn Cardboard A chill and cozy platformer. Hop around collecting the lost CDs of a cute DJ in this land made of cardboard!

Price -30% 4.89€
Rating 9.1
Release 01 Sep 2023
Wolvesville Wolvesville is a multiplayer game for up to 16 players. Each game has different teams such as villagers or werewolves all fighting to be the last team standing. Use special abilities to uncover the roles of other players and convince your fellow players to work with you.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 01 Sep 2023
URBO: Dream One URBO: Dream One is a meditative puzzle game where you build houses around the mysterious Tower. Let your mind wander through visions of an enchanted city on an island in the middle of the crystal clear waters of a vibrant lake.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 31 Aug 2023
How 2 Escape How 2 Escape is an escape-simulation game where two players will need to cooperate on asymmetrical gameplay and devices. "Talk together. Help each other." will be your new motto to survive in How 2 Escape.

Price -92% 1.05€
Rating 7.0
Release 31 Aug 2023
High Sea Saga DX Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!

Price -32% 5.43€
Rating 7.7
Release 30 Aug 2023
Myths of Rules This is a text-based adventure puzzle game, where you must struggle to survive in a world filled with ghosts and urban legends. While collecting clues, you'll uncover the truth behind the world and find the way out. The game features a wealth of levels, unconventional rules, and a touch of horror.

Price -30% 2.09€
Rating 8.5
Release 30 Aug 2023
Looper Tactics Welcome again, wandering soul. Will this be the time of your success? Watch your steps as you advance in this roguelike-deck builder and engage in auto-battler card encounters of increasing difficulty. Get stronger in each battle, rise from the ashes, and break free from endless reincarnation!

Price -75% 2.74€
Rating 8.3
Release 28 Aug 2023
LuckLand LuckLand is a strategy casual game that combines elements such as card building and Roguelike. To achieve ultimate victory, all you need to do is rotate the chessboard. This game does not include any real world currency gambling or micro trading.

Price -60% 3.51€
Rating 8.8
Release 26 Aug 2023
Town of Salem 2 A multiplayer online social deduction game for 7–15 players. Use deception, strategy, and teamwork to find the truth—or get away with murder.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 25 Aug 2023
Don Duality Don Duality is a Chaos Manager game with card mechanics. Send your gangsters to the heist and launder money in your restaurant. Hire staff and upgrade your establishment, but remember that life like a roulette wheel and not everything can be fully controlled in Don's journey.

Price -95% 0.78€
Rating 6.3
Release 25 Aug 2023
Oriental Dynasty - Silk Road defense war Experience the perfect combination of tower defense and the historical plot of the Silk Road, so as to bring an amazing epic game adventure experience! You will follow our protagonists in a strategic battle on the Eurasian continent! Come on, buddy, this epic fantasy adventure needs your help!

Price -70% 1.69€
Rating 7.2
Release 25 Aug 2023
YUME 3 YUME 3 is a maze break-through game. Players need to use the keyboard to control two characters to reach the designated position, and then they can enter the next level.

Price -25% 3.74€
Rating 7.4
Release 25 Aug 2023
Just Hit The Button Hit the button to win. The simplest game ever.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 24 Aug 2023
Clue/Cluedo Step into new Crime Scenes. Use your skills of deduction to unravel the mystery and find out who did it, with what weapon, where. It’s the original crime-solving classic with new investigation formats exclusive to the video game. Solve every case and become the detective you want to be!

Price -77% 3.22€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Aug 2023
MARVEL SNAP MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced Collectible Card Game that reimagines the genre with innovative mechanics. Winner of multiple awards like 'Best Strategy Game' and 'Breakthrough Game of the Year,' we invite you to join millions of players worldwide – Jump right in!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 22 Aug 2023
Chicken Journey Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ULTIMATE question a chicken can ask...

Price -50% 4.88€
Rating 8.9
Release 22 Aug 2023
Project Hardline Project Hardline is a party first person shooter game where two teams fight to capture an uplink station. This uplink station contains vital intel and must not fall into the wrong hands. With every round a team faces, they will come back with better gear. This game is perfect for a party of friends.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 21 Aug 2023
Arrow a Row Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.4
Release 20 Aug 2023
5050 Each time you press the button, it will either double or lose all the points you’ve put in. How much will you risk?

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Aug 2023
Vectorio A minimalistic base-building tower-defense game. Collect and automate resources, research new technologies, setup supply chains, and fight back against the ever growing onslaught of enemy forces with a variety of powerful defenses.

Price -40% 5.85€
Rating 7.6
Release 18 Aug 2023
Golf It! Embark on an exciting journey with Golf It! Seize your putter, rally your friends, and immerse yourself in an epic minigolf adventure. Conquer countless courses, create lasting memories, and refine your skills to emerge as the ultimate minigolf champion. Your thrilling golfing odyssey begins here!

Price -75% 2.24€
Rating 8.9
Release 18 Aug 2023
Cardboard Town Cardboard Town is a city-building card game. Manage your resources, obtain upgrades, draw your cards and thrive! Random events, quest cards, and game modes make each run different.

Price -98% 0.48€
Rating 7.9
Release 18 Aug 2023

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 July 07th 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 cats, free to play and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 26,966 reviews of which 26,349 were positive and 617 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played casual game, thanks to its 130,620 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
26,349
617

130,620
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 90,136 reviews of which 74,161 were positive and 15,975 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 102,498 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among casual games based on player count.
8.1
74,161
15,975

102,498
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 79,892 reviews of which 77,218 were positive and 2,674 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 12,329 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among casual games based on player count.
9.5
77,218
2,674

12,329
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 5,356 reviews of which 4,570 were positive and 786 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 8,735 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played casual games.
8.3
4,570
786

8,735
players

5. 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 129,331 reviews of which 125,422 were positive and 3,909 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 4,923 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played casual games.
9.6
125,422
3,909

4,923
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 3,018 reviews of which 2,799 were positive and 219 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,768 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played casual games.
8.9
2,799
219

4,768
players

7. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time

Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a rpg, action and casual game developed and published by LEVEL5 Inc.. Released on May 21st 2025 has received 7,594 reviews of which 7,019 were positive and 575 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 4,574 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played casual games.
9.0
7,019
575

4,574
players

8. House Flipper 2

Clean your worries away with this relaxing renovation simulator! Buy, fix, sell, and become a local legend. Or grab your power tools and build anything from scratch! With the online 2-4 players co-op mode, you can play both in sandbox and story mode together. House Flipper 2 is a simulation, relaxing and building game developed and published by Frozen District. Released on December 14th 2023 has received 13,691 reviews of which 11,633 were positive and 2,058 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 4,038 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played casual games.
8.3
11,633
2,058

4,038
players

9. 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 14,538 reviews of which 13,146 were positive and 1,392 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 3,943 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played casual games.
8.8
13,146
1,392

3,943
players

10. PowerWash Simulator

Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish. PowerWash Simulator is a casual, relaxing and simulation game developed by FuturLab and published by Square Enix. Released on July 14th 2022 has received 52,410 reviews of which 50,767 were positive and 1,643 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,942 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played casual games.
9.5
50,767
1,643

3,942
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 July 07th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted casual games.

1. 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 2,577 reviews of which 2,379 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for casual category.
8.8
2,379
198

-99% 14.99€ 0.22€

2. 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 1,086 reviews of which 999 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in casual games.
8.7
999
87

-99% 14.99€ 0.28€

3. Slash It 2

Slash It 2 is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to press letters, numbers and type words in the right time and direction. Slash It 2 is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on January 24th 2017 has received 1,256 reviews of which 1,104 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in casual games.
8.4
1,104
152

-99% 39.99€ 0.45€

4. Slash It

Slash It is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to match shapes, press letters and numbers in the right time and direction. Slash It is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 17th 2016 has received 1,231 reviews of which 1,060 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.2
1,060
171

-99% 39.99€ 0.49€

5. Size Matters

You play as a scientist who is shrinking every second in a race against time! Find all the ingredients and formulas scattered around the laboratory, which are necessary for producing the life-saving antidote. But beware, your time is very precious. Size Matters is a simulation, casual and science game developed by Mazen Games and published by GrabTheGames. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 473 reviews of which 412 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.1
412
61

-99% 9.75€ 0.14€

6. Cube Runner

Cube Runner is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers. Cube Runner is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 13th 2016 has received 1,148 reviews of which 966 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.0
966
182

-99% 39.99€ 0.44€

7. Wordle

Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game. Wordle is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by PreoNus Games and published by Gigantum Games. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 614 reviews of which 521 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.0
521
93

-99% 29.99€ 0.31€

8. CPU Invaders

Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen. CPU Invaders is a funny, pixel graphics and casual game developed by Microblast Games and published by SA Industry. Released on February 17th 2017 has received 767 reviews of which 643 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.9
643
124

-99% 29.99€ 0.47€

9. Townsmen VR

Townsmen VR uses the exciting possibilities of virtual reality to further enhance the classic city building game with entirely new gameplay experiences and interactive mechanics. It combines elements of a God-game simulation and a classic building game with the interactive possibilities of VR. Townsmen VR is a simulation, strategy and vr game developed and published by HandyGames. Released on March 24th 2022 has received 522 reviews of which 438 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.9
438
84

-99% 39.99€ 0.66€

10. 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 695 reviews of which 572 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.8
572
123

-99% 29.99€ 0.24€

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 July 07th 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 cats, free to play and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 26,966 reviews of which 26,349 were positive and 617 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 130,620 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free casual games on Steam.
9.6
26,349
617

130,620
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 90,136 reviews of which 74,161 were positive and 15,975 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 102,498, this casual game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.1
74,161
15,975

102,498
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 5,356 reviews of which 4,570 were positive and 786 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 8,735, this casual game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.3
4,570
786

8,735
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 3,018 reviews of which 2,799 were positive and 219 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 4,768 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.9
2,799
219

4,768
players

5. 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 1,039 reviews of which 712 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,748 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
6.6
712
327

3,748
players

6. 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 46,674 reviews of which 45,880 were positive and 794 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,958 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
9.6
45,880
794

2,958
players

7. 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 8,607 reviews of which 7,333 were positive and 1,274 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,226 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.3
7,333
1,274

2,226
players

8. 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 61,304 reviews of which 54,989 were positive and 6,315 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,872 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.8
54,989
6,315

1,872
players

9. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle is a idler, casual and clicker game developed and published by Oni Gaming. Released on September 05th 2024 has received 7,249 reviews of which 6,906 were positive and 343 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,605 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
9.2
6,906
343

1,605
players

10. Alpha League HD

Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner. Alpha League HD is a auto battler, turn-based strategy and casual game developed and published by Beaveroid Entertainment. Released on February 14th 2025 has received 889 reviews of which 797 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,582 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.5
797
92

1,582
players