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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Vtuber Simulator : Vtuber模擬器
Customize your own character, streaming, training, and become a famous Vtuber!
PropHunter
PropHunter - a fresh representative of the genre of hide and seek on the net! The players are divided into two teams - one team is hiding by taking the form and properties of objects, the second team is seek to find for impostors among props. The team that eliminates its rivals wins!
Simple Fish Adventure
Simple Fish Adventure is an unusual short physics-based platformer. Jump like a fish, think like a fish, be a fish! Overcome obstacles and suffer. Also includes co-op for up to 4 players.
Haven Park
Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.
Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge
A ball rolling game, where you take football free kicks. Single player challenges, Steam Leaderboards and ranked multiplayer. Free to play.
BEACHED
A free-to-play, low-poly, open-world survival shooter where you’ll battle other players, explore massive monuments, and fight to stay alive. Build and fortify your base to defend against enemy raids, gather resources, and conquer a harsh, competitive world. Survival means doing whatever it takes.
Big Farm Story
Build your dream farm with your friends & animals in Big Farm Story. Grow crops, tend your fields, craft and explore the world in this farming adventure. Meet new friends around each corner, shape your own community and have fun writing your own story.
No Longer Home
No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.
BUSTAFELLOWS
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Coloring Game 4
The fourth game of the Coloring Game franchise (coloring by numbers). The game’s fans are going to enjoy the improved functionality and a multitude of new images.
Cooking Simulator VR
Become the ultimate chef in VR! Take control of a highly polished, realistic kitchen equipped with all kinds of utensils and stands. Unlock and master over 80 recipes or use dozens of lifelike ingredients to cook everything you like. A simulator spiced up with a dash of real-life physics!
Alpaca Stacka
A 3D adventure platformer where you play as a kind alpaca dedicated to helping their animal friends.
Meridian 157: Chapter 3
You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…
Gomoku Let's Go
Gomoku: One of the most popular classic board games for all ages. Experience Zen style visuals, various levels of AI, seamless online multiplayer and Endgame challenges!
GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
Vermillion - VR Painting
It’s time to discover your inner artist! With Vermillion, you get a fully equipped oil painting studio in your home, without any of the mess. Ready for the unrivaled sense of accomplishment from creating your first painting?
Metro Sim Hustle
Take control of an underground commuter train and rise to the top in a bustling metropolis filled with cheap thrills, prime real estate, and a diverse community of unique characters.
Shades of Sakura
Shades of Sakura is a casual physics-based puzzle game. Challenge yourself to get 10 animated scenes with Live2D. Go on a fascinating journey through ancient Japan and our Samurai girls. Connect the balls by drawing lines to win!
Mini Motorways
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
Sweet House
This is a relaxing and casual little game. You need to help the beautiful girls to find their lost things.
100 hidden cats 2
Hidden object game in the city setting. Black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. Ultra hard! Really very difficult!
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€
0.24€
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 8,586 reviews of which 7,318 were positive and 1,268 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
7,318
1,268
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