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 September 15th 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 28,669 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
149,064
21,663
28,669
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 33,668 reviews of which 28,841 were positive and 4,827 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 13,603 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
28,841
4,827
13,603
players
3. Avakin Life
Avakin Life is an endless social world waiting for you. Live your dream life, from unique and customizable avatars to stylish fashion outfits and personalized dream homes. Hang out with friends, join parties, and embark on adventures in a world where you are in control of everything. Avakin Life is a game developed and published by . Released on August 13th 2025 has received 443 reviews of which 288 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. While seeing 243 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among life sim games based on player count.
6.3
288
155
243
players
4. 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. With 228 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played life sim games.
9.5
10,173
229
228
players
5. 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 509 reviews of which 357 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.7
357
152
107
players
6. Nothing Together
A game about doing Nothing Together Nothing Together is a game developed and published by . Released on February 02nd 2024 has received 1,785 reviews of which 1,685 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played life sim games.
9.0
1,685
100
27
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 389 reviews of which 349 were positive and 40 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
349
40
18
players
8. 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 456 reviews of which 423 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played life sim games.
8.6
423
33
13
players
9. Bakery Magnate: Beginning
Bakery Magnate is a game with a small plot in which you have to solve economic problems to keep the store afloat. At the same time, you intend to provide for your son, who constantly gets into trouble. Bakery Magnate: Beginning is a game developed and published by . Released on August 23rd 2020 has received 1,467 reviews of which 1,270 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played life sim games.
8.3
1,270
197
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 1,729 reviews of which 1,692 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
1,692
37
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