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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Seek Girl Ⅵ
This is a casual Sokoban game. Players need to use the keyboard to control the male character to move to the female character to complete the task and move to the next level.
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous. Defy The Laws of Football Become Legend
COCKHEAD
COCKHEAD reveals the story of a penis, a penis who made it. Experience a stunning adventure with our protagonist, enjoy fully hand-drawn graphics, original story and Big Band style jazz music. And remember that "No one's born with balls of steel"
Paint Girl
Take you easy to make a two-dimensional beauty girl, the mode is easy and interesting, from line drawing to coloring, the whole painting process experience, you don't need painting experience to make your wife live~
Panzer Dragoon: Remake
A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards!
RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Complete Edition
Build the park of a lifetime and rediscover the critically acclaimed rollercoaster simulation bestseller. Feel the thrill of a genre-defining classic, complete with two huge expansion packs.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Night Road
The elders have entrusted you, an elite vampire courier, to deliver their secrets. Can you outrun the hunters, the other drivers, and the rising sun?
Poker Master
Free chips!Including Texas Hold'em, Slots, Blackjack, Teen Patti, Omaha, Baccarat, Roulette and more poker games.
Unrailed!
Unrailed! is a co-op multiplayer game where you have to work together with your friends to build a train track across endless procedurally generated worlds. Master random encounters with its inhabitants, upgrade your train and keep it from derailing!
Space Travel Idle
If you ever dreamed of exploring space at a relaxed pace, here's a journey designed for you.
When The Past Was Around
When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.
Gordian Rooms 1: A curious heritage
Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where you solve various puzzles in your late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy.
My Vow to My Liege
《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?
Escape from Tatris
Escape from Tatris is a parody puzzle game with traditional gameplay and new solutions. You must collect as much loot as possible in your character's inventory. To do this, collect rows of objects and remove them. Collect combos and transfer loot to backpacks.
Mythgard
Welcome to Mythgard, a fantasy cyberpunk CCG of heroes, gods, and mythical beasts. Master the unique lane and mana systems in your rise to the top or enjoy team play with a friend. New players can use the code WelcomeChallenger to get 20 free packs and more to start their journey.
Wingspan
Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.
The Grounding
If she catches you, she kills you. Smoke 6 times without getting killed.
Fantasy of Expedition
Fantasy of Expedition is a Roguelike Strategy Adventure Game where players lead their own army on an expedition mandated by the Heavens. Be careful what choices you make on our randomized maps! Recruit, purchase, and gather relics to win battles and solve events. Your destiny awaits!
Barro Racing
Jump!
Inertial Drift
An arcade racer that tears up the rule book with innovative twin-stick controls, completely re-imagined driving mechanics and a huge roster of fiercely individual cars and tracks.
Bullet Roulette VR
Four suspicious persons with mysterious past are sitting around the table in the gloomy dark bar playing Russian Roulette. Beware of other players, because they don't look like someone who plan to play fair. Be tricky and become the last one standing!
川建国同志想要连任/Comrade Trump's Re-election
This game is for entertainment only. It does not represent any group or individual, nor does it represent or agree with any political views.A game simulating the re-election of Comrade Trump, let's write a hymn of loyalty.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 April 30th 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 133,712 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
14,074
300
133,712
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 88,393 reviews of which 72,949 were positive and 15,444 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 87,129 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among casual games based on player count.
8.2
72,949
15,444
87,129
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 78,685 reviews of which 76,069 were positive and 2,616 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 10,734 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among casual games based on player count.
9.5
76,069
2,616
10,734
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 October 11th 2024 has received 3,688 reviews of which 3,140 were positive and 548 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 8,360 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played casual games.
8.2
3,140
548
8,360
players
5. Drive Beyond Horizons
Rev up your engines and venture into the unknown with Drive Beyond Horizons! Conquer dynamic landscapes, customize your ride, and unearth hidden treasures. Get ready for heart-pounding challenges and endless excitement. Your adventure starts now ! Drive Beyond Horizons is a early access, adventure and action game developed by Drive Beyond Horizons and published by Tacty Studio and Santor Games. Released on March 24th 2025 has received 1,436 reviews of which 1,180 were positive and 256 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 6,507 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played casual games.
7.9
1,180
256
6,507
players
6. 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 5,397 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played casual games.
8.8
12,928
1,355
5,397
players
7. 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 2,723 reviews of which 2,533 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,518 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played casual games.
8.9
2,533
190
4,518
players
8. 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 45,874 reviews of which 45,097 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,653 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played casual games.
9.6
45,097
777
2,653
players
9. 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 2,520 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played casual games.
8.8
21,027
2,366
2,520
players
10. Wallpaper Alive
The free and open source animated wallpaper utility for Windows! Transform your desktop with animated gifs and videos. Wallpaper Alive is a free to play, design & illustration and utilities game developed and published by TREE.s. Released on June 04th 2022 has received 9,796 reviews of which 8,724 were positive and 1,072 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 2,462 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played casual games.
8.7
8,724
1,072
2,462
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 April 30th 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. 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. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in casual games.
8.0
521
93
-95%
19.99€
0.99€
4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.9
1,896
413
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. 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 480 reviews of which 380 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.5
380
100
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
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. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!
Cook, serve and manage your food truck as you dish out hundreds of different foods across war-torn America in this massive sequel to the million-selling series! Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! is a typing, management and difficult game developed and published by Vertigo Gaming Inc.. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 2,137 reviews of which 1,945 were positive and 192 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
1,945
192
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.7
5,810
682
-94%
22.33€
1.34€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for casual games.
9.1
10,968
718
-93%
21.14€
1.48€
10. Katamari Damacy REROLL
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD! Katamari Damacy REROLL is a great soundtrack, casual and colorful game developed by MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2018 has received 6,000 reviews of which 5,594 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for casual games.
9.0
5,594
406
-93%
19.71€
1.38€
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 April 30th 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 133,712 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
133,712
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 88,393 reviews of which 72,949 were positive and 15,444 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 87,129, this casual game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.2
72,949
15,444
87,129
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 October 11th 2024 has received 3,688 reviews of which 3,140 were positive and 548 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 8,360, this casual game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.2
3,140
548
8,360
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 2,723 reviews of which 2,533 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 4,518 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.9
2,533
190
4,518
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 45,874 reviews of which 45,097 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,653 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
9.6
45,097
777
2,653
players
6. 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 2,520 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.8
21,027
2,366
2,520
players
7. Wallpaper Alive
The free and open source animated wallpaper utility for Windows! Transform your desktop with animated gifs and videos. Wallpaper Alive is a free to play, design & illustration and utilities game developed and published by TREE.s. Released on June 04th 2022 has received 9,796 reviews of which 8,724 were positive and 1,072 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,462 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.7
8,724
1,072
2,462
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 8,426 reviews of which 7,181 were positive and 1,245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,434 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.3
7,181
1,245
2,434
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 2,352 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
2,352
players
10. 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 7,044 reviews of which 6,718 were positive and 326 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,158 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
9.2
6,718
326
2,158
players