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 October 31st 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 20,673 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
149,064
21,663
20,673
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 35,292 reviews of which 30,295 were positive and 4,997 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 8,240 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
30,295
4,997
8,240
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 560 reviews of which 361 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 263 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among life sim games based on player count.
6.2
361
199
263
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 191 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
191
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 520 reviews of which 363 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 109 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.7
363
157
109
players
6. Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories! Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler is a game developed and published by . Released on December 03rd 2024 has received 314 reviews of which 202 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played life sim games.
6.2
202
112
25
players
7. Nothing Together
A game about doing Nothing Together Nothing Together is a game developed and published by . Released on February 02nd 2024 has received 1,804 reviews of which 1,702 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played life sim games.
9.0
1,702
102
19
players
8. 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 414 reviews of which 373 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played life sim games.
8.4
373
41
7
players
9. 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 472 reviews of which 439 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played life sim games.
8.6
439
33
5
players
10. Break a Leg
Break a Leg is a series done over YouTube shorts where the top comment got the next addition to the game. Break a Leg is a game where your primary goal is to break your leg. Once you do, you did it. You won. Therefore, there's no more reason to keep playing this game. Break a Leg is a game developed and published by . Released on June 30th 2024 has received 905 reviews of which 837 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played life sim games.
8.7
837
68
2
players
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