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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Duck Life 8: Adventure Duck Life is back and bigger than ever! Design your own duck and embark on a epic adventure. Explore an enormous new area to find training dojos, shops and ducks to race and battle. Play 16 new training games to level up your duck in 8 skills and become the greatest duck adventurer ever!

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 22 Jun 2020
Fatum Betula Placed in a world without change, you must create fate by watering an ancient plant. Determine a future and live with it.

Price 4.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 20 Jun 2020
Britannic: Patroness of the Mediterranean Explore the Britannic, sister ship of the infamous Titanic, and relive her tragic sinking after striking a mine in the First World War.

Price 12.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 19 Jun 2020
Clam Man 2: Open Mic OPEN MIC is the free prologue to the upcoming Clam Man 2: Headliner - a narrative adventure RPG where you escape your boring desk job to become a comedian!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Jun 2020
The Sims™ 4 Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 18 Jun 2020
The Swine Say goodbye to southern hospitality in the backwoods of rural America. The Swine is a short horror experience that explores isolation, witchcraft, and unforeseen consequences in your rural homestead.

Price 1.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 18 Jun 2020
Adabana Odd Tales "This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 18 Jun 2020
SKYE SKYE is a relaxing explorative game where you venture into a world inspired by the Western Isles. Fly around the captivating islands, help the locals with their troubles, and set the fastest time in races while absorbing everything around you through the painterly environment.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.7
Release 18 Jun 2020
ATRI -My Dear Moments- "As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...

Price 17.63€
Rating 9.6
Release 18 Jun 2020
Summer in Mara Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.

Price -98% 0.52€
Rating 7.3
Release 16 Jun 2020
Barn Finders Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.

Price -87% 2.21€
Rating 8.0
Release 15 Jun 2020
Bad Guys at School In Bad Guys at School you can play as students and revolt against school system by completing missions, or decide to become a teacher that must maintain order despite the violence and brutality in the school.

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 15 Jun 2020
Kidnapped Girl The main character, named Clive, considers himself a psychopath. He has long wanted to hurt someone. So Clive kidnapped a girl on his seventeenth birthday. But the victim was more complicated than he'd thought.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 15 Jun 2020
[Chilla's Art] Missing Children | 行方不明 Missing Children | 行方不明 is a Japanese horror-themed adventure game about a bully detective searching for reported missing children.

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 12 Jun 2020
Evan's Remains Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home.

Price -93% 0.40€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 Jun 2020
Journey Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Price -84% 2.31€
Rating 9.2
Release 11 Jun 2020
Beyond Blue Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

Price -95% 0.96€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 Jun 2020
shapez shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

Price -96% 0.49€
Rating 9.4
Release 07 Jun 2020
Mosaique Neko Waifus 2 Hentai puzzle, micro visual novel, with a sprinkle of RPG. Flirt with all the Neko girls!

Price -17% 2.49€
Rating 9.1
Release 05 Jun 2020
Pro Cycling Manager 2020 Become the manager of a cycling team and take them to the top! You will need to manage finances and recruitment, plan your training, implement your strategy and, new for this edition, look after your cyclists and their morale!

Price -94% 1.29€
Rating 8.2
Release 04 Jun 2020
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ Kick some grass in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, the wackiest shooter yet!

Price 29.99€
Rating 7.0
Release 04 Jun 2020
ManaRocks ManaRocks is a new type of digital card game called Seasonal Card Game. Experience a Free to Play Game with 4 players at the same time on 2v2 matches.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 29 May 2020
Pixel Strike 3D Pixel Strike 3D is a Multiplayer First-Person Shooter that features fast-paced gameplay and a wide variety of player customization. Battle friends and foes from all around the world in over 20 unique game modes, with over 70 available weapons.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 29 May 2020
Drop In - VR F2P Drop In - VR F2P is a Free to play Low poly social game space. In Early Access players will be able to hang out in a lobby, play mini games, Squad up for Apoc, Zombies or Sandbox. Missions are being actively developed. DLC will be added after the game comes out of early access.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 27 May 2020

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 12th 2025.

1. 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 90,256 reviews of which 74,238 were positive and 16,018 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played casual game, thanks to its 107,412 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
74,238
16,018

107,412
players

2. 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. While seeing 58,460 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among casual games based on player count.
9.6
26,349
617

58,460
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 12,202 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

12,202
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 5,472 reviews of which 4,669 were positive and 803 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 11,859 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played casual games.
8.3
4,669
803

11,859
players

5. 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 3,048 reviews of which 2,828 were positive and 220 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,820 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played casual games.
8.9
2,828
220

4,820
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 1,039 reviews of which 712 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 4,417 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played casual games.
6.6
712
327

4,417
players

7. 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 3,911 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played casual games.
8.8
13,146
1,392

3,911
players

8. 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 3,799 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played casual games.
9.6
125,422
3,909

3,799
players

9. 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 3,465 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played casual games.
9.0
7,019
575

3,465
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 3,235 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

3,235
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 12th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted casual games.

1. Ultimate Zombie Defense

Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them? Ultimate Zombie Defense is a action, casual and zombies game developed and published by Terror Dog Studio. Released on December 08th 2020 has received 3,188 reviews of which 2,741 were positive and 447 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10.
8.3
2,741
447

-100%

2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in casual games.
8.8
2,379
198

-99% 14.99€ 0.26€

3. 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 #3 best deal in casual games.
8.7
999
87

-99% 14.99€ 0.29€

4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.4
1,104
152

-99% 39.99€ 0.45€

5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.2
1,060
171

-99% 39.99€ 0.49€

6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.1
412
61

-99% 9.75€ 0.14€

7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.0
966
182

-99% 39.99€ 0.44€

8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.0
521
93

-99% 29.99€ 0.31€

9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.9
643
124

-99% 29.99€ 0.47€

10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.9
438
84

-99% 39.99€ 0.46€

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 12th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play casual games.

1. 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 90,256 reviews of which 74,238 were positive and 16,018 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 107,412 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free casual games on Steam.
8.1
74,238
16,018

107,412
players

2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 58,460, this casual game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
9.6
26,349
617

58,460
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 5,472 reviews of which 4,669 were positive and 803 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 11,859, this casual game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.3
4,669
803

11,859
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 3,048 reviews of which 2,828 were positive and 220 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 4,820 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.9
2,828
220

4,820
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 4,417 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

4,417
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 46,771 reviews of which 45,977 were positive and 794 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,230 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
9.6
45,977
794

3,230
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 2,519 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

2,519
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 1,952 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

1,952
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 1,551 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

1,551
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 892 reviews of which 799 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,480 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.5
799
93

1,480
players