Free to Play Life Sim Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play life sim games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play life sim games.
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1. 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. The Sims™ 4 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 18th 2020 has received 170,727 reviews of which 149,064 were positive and 21,663 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played life sim game, thanks to its 31,702 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
149,064
21,663
31,702
players
2. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world. Palia is a game developed and published by . Released on March 25th 2024 has received 31,516 reviews of which 26,941 were positive and 4,575 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 8,081 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among life sim games based on player count.
8.4
26,941
4,575
8,081
players
3. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere. Virtual Cottage is a game developed and published by . Released on October 07th 2020 has received 10,402 reviews of which 10,173 were positive and 229 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 154 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among life sim games based on player count.
9.5
10,173
229
154
players
4. Star Chef 2: Cooking Game
Kitchen Simulation | Learn Cuisines | Cook Delicious Food | Become A Chef Star Chef 2: Cooking Game is a game developed and published by . Released on August 09th 2021 has received 499 reviews of which 347 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 129 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.7
347
152
129
players
5. Nothing Together
A game about doing Nothing Together Nothing Together is a game developed and published by . Released on February 02nd 2024 has received 1,748 reviews of which 1,649 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played life sim games.
9.0
1,649
99
22
players
6. Terra Firma
Play god and create your own world in this complex simulation. Plate tectonics, wind and water erosion and plant life all develop and interact to produce a world that is viewable from a single tree to kilometres across. Terra Firma is a game developed and published by . Released on February 20th 2025 has received 404 reviews of which 376 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played life sim games.
8.6
376
28
16
players
7. New Day
New Day is an upcoming life simulation game where almost anything can happen! Create your own islanders, design their apartments, and get involved with their day-to-day life as they divulge into unexpected friendships, problems, and more! New Day is a game developed and published by . Released on December 25th 2024 has received 353 reviews of which 315 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played life sim games.
8.3
315
38
8
players
8. Accident: The Pilot
Become a journalist who researches old car accident cases. Help victims and perform first aid, obtain evidence and reconstruct the events to discover what really happened. Accident: The Pilot is a game developed and published by . Released on July 16th 2020 has received 803 reviews of which 552 were positive and 251 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.6
552
251
2
players
9. Vivaland: Dream House
Dream House is the build mode of the life simulation game called Vivaland, where you can construct and furnish your dream home. Play solo or with friends in co-op mode. Vivaland: Dream House is a game developed and published by . Released on March 01st 2024 has received 1,143 reviews of which 782 were positive and 361 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.6
782
361
1
players
10. A Taste of the Past
What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope. A Taste of the Past is a game developed and published by . Released on March 11th 2022 has received 1,717 reviews of which 1,680 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played life sim games.
9.3
1,680
37
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