Best Family Friendly 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 family friendly games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free family friendly games are available at the bottom of the page.
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LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™
Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO® The Lord of the Rings follows the original story-lines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endl
Sonic Adventure 2
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Thomas Was Alone
Guide a group of rectangles through a series of obstacles, using their different skills together to get to the end of each environment.
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Worms Revolution
Worms™ Revolution is the latest game in the classic turn-based strategy series to come to the PC.
Critter Crunch
Using Critter Crunch's 'Food Chain' mechanic, players will eat their way through a smorgasbord of levels and gorge on a feast of modes, including Co-op and Versus multiplayer.
Super Crate Box
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! You’re an ill-tempered blob that grows in size by swallowing everything in its path. Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!
Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.
LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes
Legends Unite! The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker.
Quantum Conundrum
Find and rescue your uncle by using his newest invention to work your way through a crazy complex mansion as you switch between dimensions and solve puzzles!
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!
Offspring Fling!
Offspring Fling is a game about a poor forest creature that has misplaced all of her children.
Botanicula
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Rayman® Origins
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)
The best-selling first-person action series of all-time returns with an epic sequel to the multiple GOTY award winner Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2
Dungeon Defenders
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Costume Quest
A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.
Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!
Hamilton's Great Adventure
All new DLC, Retro Fever, Now Available!
DETOUR
A true test your wits and spatial reasoning. Detour combines highway-building fun with the excitement of a competitive real-time strategy game. Construct a path for your convoy to reach its destination in this incredibly addictive title. With online multiplayer!
Most played family friendly games on Steam
Take a look at the top family friendly games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Farm Together 2
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in the long awaited sequel to the cozy, relaxing farming experience! Farm Together 2 is a farming sim, agriculture and sandbox game developed and published by Milkstone Studios. Released on May 30th 2025 has received 3,710 reviews of which 3,437 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played family friendly game, thanks to its 1,402 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
3,437
273
1,402
players
2. Trailmakers
Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers. Trailmakers is a space, action and family friendly game developed and published by Flashbulb. Released on September 18th 2019 has received 28,047 reviews of which 25,941 were positive and 2,106 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 1,067 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among family friendly games based on player count.
9.1
25,941
2,106
1,067
players
3. Planet Coaster
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world. Planet Coaster is a simulation, building and management game developed and published by Frontier Developments and Aspyr (Mac). Released on November 17th 2016 has received 70,278 reviews of which 64,131 were positive and 6,147 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 749 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among family friendly games based on player count.
9.0
64,131
6,147
749
players
4. LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga
Kick Some Brick in I through VI! Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC! LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga is a lego, local co-op and adventure game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by LucasArts, Lucasfilm and Disney. Released on November 12th 2009 has received 23,787 reviews of which 23,000 were positive and 787 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 383 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.4
23,000
787
383
players
5. Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon. Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy is a 3d platformer, adventure and remake game developed by Toys for Bob and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Activision. Released on September 03rd 2019 has received 20,506 reviews of which 19,266 were positive and 1,240 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 287 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
19,266
1,240
287
players
6. Camper Van: Make it Home
Decorate and organize the camper van of your dreams! Embark on a journey of self-discovery as you build your own home-on-wheels, using a combination of creative block organization puzzles and relaxing interior design. Make your heart feel at ease and your camper van feel like home. Camper Van: Make it Home is a casual, cute and relaxing game developed by Malapata Studio and published by Malapata Studio and Wings. Released on June 07th 2025 has received 335 reviews of which 317 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 273 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played family friendly games.
8.7
317
18
273
players
7. Tetris® Effect: Connected
Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes! Tetris® Effect: Connected is a puzzle, family friendly and singleplayer game developed by Monstars Inc., Resonair and Stage Games and published by Enhance. Released on August 17th 2021 has received 7,932 reviews of which 7,528 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 211 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
7,528
404
211
players
8. Super Mega Baseball™ 4
Super Mega Baseball™ 4 is where the Legends play. The signature combo of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay returns with over 200 baseball Legends and a grand slam of presentation upgrades. Super Mega Baseball™ 4 is a sports, simulation and multiplayer game developed by Metalhead Software Inc. and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 02nd 2023 has received 982 reviews of which 744 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played family friendly games.
7.3
744
238
208
players
9. Bloons TD 5
Five-star tower defense with unrivaled depth and replayability. The Bloons are back in full HD glory and this time they mean business! Build awesome towers, choose your favorite upgrades, hire new Special Agents, and pop every last invading Bloon in the most popular tower defense series in history. Bloons TD 5 is a tower defense, strategy and co-op game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on November 19th 2014 has received 11,545 reviews of which 10,926 were positive and 619 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 172 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
10,926
619
172
players
10. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations
If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle is your game. Enjoy its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that pose a real challenge for lovers of puzzles. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations is a family friendly, free to play and puzzle game developed and published by Flat Cat Games. Released on April 04th 2019 has received 1,028 reviews of which 976 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 124 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played family friendly games.
8.9
976
52
124
players
Best deals on family friendly games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of family friendly games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted family friendly games.
1. Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size! Tinykin is a 3d platformer, cute and cartoony game developed by Splashteam and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 3,386 reviews of which 3,315 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for family friendly category.
9.4
3,315
71
-98%
24.50€
0.54€
2. 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 11,755 reviews of which 11,038 were positive and 717 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in family friendly games.
9.1
11,038
717
-98%
19.99€
0.42€
3. Nippon Marathon
Crazy, physics-driven, four-player marathon across Japan. Combining classic racers like Micro Machines and the insanity of TV's Takeshi's Castle, smash through offices and shopping malls and hurl fruit at your opponents in a party game unlike anything you've played before! Nippon Marathon is a sports, indie and racing game developed by Onion Soup Interactive and published by PQube. Released on December 17th 2018 has received 337 reviews of which 306 were positive and 31 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 family friendly games.
8.4
306
31
-99%
14.99€
0.23€
4. The Gunk
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… The Gunk is a action-adventure, atmospheric and sci-fi game developed by Image & Form Games and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on April 29th 2022 has received 2,767 reviews of which 2,382 were positive and 385 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
8.3
2,382
385
-98%
24.99€
0.72€
5. Super Lucky's Tale
A delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason? Super Lucky's Tale is a adventure, action and 3d platformer game developed by Playful Corp. and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on September 14th 2018 has received 682 reviews of which 574 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
7.9
574
108
-98%
27.99€
0.71€
6. Bee Simulator
Live the big adventure of a small bee! Explore a world brimming with life in which you collect pollen, defy dangerous wasps and save your hive! Play with others in three game modes, including four players co-op and PvP on split screen. Bee Simulator is a flight, family friendly and adventure game developed by VARSAV Game Studios and published by Untold Tales. Released on November 17th 2020 has received 1,271 reviews of which 940 were positive and 331 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
7.1
940
331
-98%
19.99€
0.53€
7. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a casual, wholesome and cozy game developed by ustwo games and published by ustwo games, PID Games and Dear Villagers. Released on December 11th 2020 has received 6,640 reviews of which 6,500 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
9.5
6,500
140
-97%
16.99€
0.62€
8. Harmony's Odyssey
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants. Harmony's Odyssey is a puzzle, cute and adventure game developed by MythicOwl and published by MythicOwl and Neverland Entertainment. Released on October 19th 2022 has received 512 reviews of which 477 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
8.7
477
35
-97%
12.49€
0.44€
9. Yono and the Celestial Elephants
Yono and the Celestial Elephant is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling combat and a world full of people. Yono and the Celestial Elephants is a adventure, indie and cute game developed by Neckbolt and published by Plug In Digital. Released on October 12th 2017 has received 321 reviews of which 267 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
7.7
267
54
-97%
14.99€
0.48€
10. Spirit of the Island
A beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with Cross-Platform Online COOP set on a tropical Archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and animals, craft various items, cook dishes, gather resources, build shops and museum to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination! Spirit of the Island is a family friendly, relaxing and indie game developed by 1M Bits Horde and published by META Publishing. Released on August 17th 2022 has received 1,742 reviews of which 1,165 were positive and 577 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
6.5
1,165
577
-97%
14.79€
0.57€
Free family friendly games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play family friendly games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play family friendly games.
1. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations
If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle is your game. Enjoy its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that pose a real challenge for lovers of puzzles. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations is a family friendly, free to play and puzzle game developed and published by Flat Cat Games. Released on April 04th 2019 has received 1,028 reviews of which 976 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 124 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free family friendly games on Steam.
8.9
976
52
124
players
2. Animal Jam
In Animal Jam, you can become your favorite animal, collect amazing items, adopt adorable pets, and create a style to express the real you as you explore the beautiful 3D world of Jamaa! 2017 Google Play Awards Winner ★ Best App for Kids Animal Jam is a free to play, massively multiplayer and family friendly game developed and published by WildWorks and Inc.. Released on January 08th 2025 has received 4,054 reviews of which 2,657 were positive and 1,397 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 120, this family friendly game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free family friendly games on Steam.
6.4
2,657
1,397
120
players
3. Scribble It!
Scribble It! is a multiplayer drawing and guessing game. Get in a lobby with up to 16 players and choose from thousands of official words, packaged in a variety of high-quality themes and 3 multiplayer game modes. Perfect for game nights, parties or just hanging out with friends. Scribble It! is a free to play, multiplayer and funny game developed and published by Detach Entertainment. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,791 reviews of which 6,711 were positive and 1,080 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.4
6,711
1,080
93
players
4. Chicken Invaders Universe
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions. Chicken Invaders Universe is a shooter, shoot 'em up and top-down shooter game developed and published by InterAction studios. Released on December 15th 2022 has received 3,490 reviews of which 3,181 were positive and 309 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.8
3,181
309
54
players
5. Hamster Playground
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats! Hamster Playground is a character customization, cute and controller game developed by Mass Creation and published by We Dig Games. Released on July 11th 2024 has received 2,113 reviews of which 1,814 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.2
1,814
299
17
players
6. Island Saver
A group of amazing islands need your help! Horrid plastic waste has washed up and you need to sort it out with your trusty Trash Blaster! But look out for the Litterbugs. They love mess and they’re out to muck things up. Island Saver is a free to play, adventure and action game developed by Stormcloud Games Limited and published by National Westminster Bank plc. Released on May 12th 2020 has received 3,578 reviews of which 3,414 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
9.2
3,414
164
14
players
7. Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe
Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe takes the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe and adds a strategic layer to it. Game modes: classic, classic forget, ultimate, ultimate forget, ultimate forget total. Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe is a free to play, casual and multiplayer game developed and published by Tigerish Games. Released on April 28th 2015 has received 1,535 reviews of which 1,278 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.0
1,278
257
7
players
8. Bombergrounds: Reborn
BOMBERGROUNDS: Immerse in a free-to-play massive multiplayer action-packed arena inspired by classic bomber games. Dash, bomb, bat, and explode your way to victory. Your realm of relentless arcade action is just a click away—dive in and rule the grounds! Bombergrounds: Reborn is a multiplayer, battle royale and funny game developed and published by Gigantic Duck Games. Released on October 06th 2022 has received 8,430 reviews of which 7,240 were positive and 1,190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.4
7,240
1,190
5
players
9. NVIDIA® VR Funhouse
Step right up to VR Funhouse and enter a virtual carnival full of fun and games. Be an archer with flaming arrows. Test your skill shooting skeet targets blasted from a cannon. See how many moles you can punch, whack, and much more. NVIDIA® VR Funhouse is a free to play, casual and vr game developed and published by Lightspeed Studios™. Released on July 14th 2016 has received 855 reviews of which 677 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
7.5
677
178
2
players
10. Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm -
Banyu Lintar Angin is a series of experimental illustrations about three siblings, living together independently in a rural Indonesian environment. Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm - is a free to play, casual and indie game developed by Mojiken and published by Toge Productions. Released on January 11th 2018 has received 870 reviews of which 833 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
9.0
833
37
1
players