Best Relaxing 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 relaxing games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free relaxing games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Degrees of Separation
Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.
Eastshade
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs
Join Red, Chuck, Bomb & the Blues to save the stolen eggs in Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, an immersive VR adventure! Discover the island where the greedy pigs vacation, slingshot your way to defeat Dr. Frankenswine & create/share/discover an infinite number of levels with the online level builder.
PC Building Simulator
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
Derail Valley
Drive massive trains and build your career in a vast open railway network. For both PC and VR.
King Rabbit - Puzzle
Part puzzler, platformer, level builder. Navigate your fluffy rabbit through an ever-expanding universe of realms. Find the 3 portal gems in each realm to unlock the next realm. Enjoy endless community levels and create your own with the level builder!
A Fisherman's Tale
Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman's Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words.
She and the Light Bearer
She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.
My Time at Portia
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
What Never Was
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.
Wrench
Wrench is a mechanic simulator where players prepare and maintain race cars. The parts in Wrench are the most detailed of any game in the genre. Extreme attention has been paid to even the smallest components, including fasteners which are accurate to the thread pitch and install torque.
Garden Paws
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Katamari Damacy REROLL
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Simson Tuningwerkstatt 3D
Simson Tuningwerkstatt 3D
Kaori After Story
Kaori After Story is a slice-of-life, relationship-centric comedy sequel to ACE Academy; fully voiced and extensively interactive!
Professional Fishing
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Parkitect
Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks! Bringing back the best of classic theme park games with many new features and content on top. Now supports online co-op with up to 8 players!
Equilinox
Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your liking, cultivate and raise hundreds of different species, and evolve your wildlife to unlock more exotic plants and animals.
Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.
Farming Simulator 19
The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.
Dark Fantasy: Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw puzzles have never been this atmospheric! Dark Fantasy will take you on a journey through gloomy portraits.
Most played relaxing games on Steam
Take a look at the top relaxing games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 17th 2025.
1. House Flipper 2
Clean your worries away with this relaxing renovation simulator! Buy, fix, sell, and become a local legend. Or grab your power tools and build anything from scratch! With the online 2-4 players co-op mode, you can play both in sandbox and story mode together. House Flipper 2 is a simulation, relaxing and building game developed and published by Frozen District. Released on December 14th 2023 has received 13,691 reviews of which 11,633 were positive and 2,058 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played relaxing game, thanks to its 2,995 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
11,633
2,058
2,995
players
2. Fishing Planet
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC. Fishing Planet is a fishing, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Fishing Planet LLC. Released on August 28th 2017 has received 65,699 reviews of which 57,004 were positive and 8,695 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,927 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among relaxing games based on player count.
8.6
57,004
8,695
2,927
players
3. Disney Dreamlight Valley
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a relaxing, life sim and character customization game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on December 05th 2023 has received 20,793 reviews of which 19,111 were positive and 1,682 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 2,885 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among relaxing games based on player count.
9.0
19,111
1,682
2,885
players
4. theHunter: Call of the Wild™
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends. theHunter: Call of the Wild™ is a hunting, open world and multiplayer game developed by Expansive Worlds and published by Avalanche Studios. Released on February 16th 2017 has received 177,610 reviews of which 157,641 were positive and 19,969 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,678 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played relaxing games.
8.8
157,641
19,969
2,678
players
5. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game. Sky: Children of the Light is a early access, cozy and multiplayer game developed and published by thatgamecompany. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 17,519 reviews of which 15,319 were positive and 2,200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 2,660 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played relaxing games.
8.6
15,319
2,200
2,660
players
6. 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 2,628 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.5
50,767
1,643
2,628
players
7. Dinkum
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends. Dinkum is a open world survival craft, agriculture and farming sim game developed by James Bendon and published by KRAFTON and Inc.. Released on April 22nd 2025 has received 24,584 reviews of which 22,671 were positive and 1,913 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,492 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.0
22,671
1,913
2,492
players
8. Construction Simulator
Construction Simulator has returned – larger and more impressive than ever! Fulfil your ambition to become a successful construction entrepreneur by establishing your business from scratch, assisted by your mentor Hape. Construction Simulator is a simulation, multiplayer and building game developed by weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH and published by astragon Entertainment. Released on September 20th 2022 has received 11,160 reviews of which 9,193 were positive and 1,967 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 2,093 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played relaxing games.
8.0
9,193
1,967
2,093
players
9. 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 1,926 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.6
125,422
3,909
1,926
players
10. Cash Cleaner Simulator
Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it. Welcome to the life of a cash cleaner. Take jobs from underworld contacts and clean some cash. Just don't try to leave... Cash Cleaner Simulator is a life sim, management and simulation game developed by Mind Control Games and published by Forklift Interactive and Digital Pajamas. Released on May 08th 2025 has received 2,923 reviews of which 2,580 were positive and 343 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 1,885 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played relaxing games.
8.5
2,580
343
1,885
players
Best deals on relaxing games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of relaxing games available on Steam right now, updated on June 17th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted relaxing games.
1. Submerged: Hidden Depths
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world. Submerged: Hidden Depths is a exploration, relaxing and female protagonist game developed and published by Uppercut Games Pty Ltd. Released on March 09th 2022 has received 739 reviews of which 666 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for relaxing category.
8.5
666
73
-99%
28.99€
0.46€
2. Dungeons of Hinterberg
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg! Dungeons of Hinterberg is a relaxing, puzzle and exploration game developed by Microbird Games and published by Curve Games. Released on July 18th 2024 has received 1,997 reviews of which 1,892 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in relaxing games.
9.0
1,892
105
-98%
22.99€
0.54€
3. A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build
An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen. A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build is a cute, puzzle and relaxing game developed by Alan Hazelden and Benjamin Davis and published by Draknek & Friends. Released on February 25th 2015 has received 1,050 reviews of which 1,003 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in relaxing games.
9.0
1,003
47
-98%
14.79€
0.37€
4. Quilts and Cats of Calico
Quilts and Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats. Quilts and Cats of Calico is a board game, strategy and puzzle game developed by Monster Couch and published by Monster Couch and Flatout Games. Released on March 05th 2024 has received 480 reviews of which 452 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
8.7
452
28
-98%
19.99€
0.56€
5. My Memory of Us
My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation. My Memory of Us is a relaxing, action and world war ii game developed by Juggler Games and published by IMGN.PRO. Released on October 09th 2018 has received 876 reviews of which 809 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
8.7
809
67
-98%
14.99€
0.41€
6. Train Valley 2
Build bigger and more complex railway networks than ever before! Building on the success of the original, you’ll get more of what you loved about the original and then some. With increasingly difficult and complex challenges from local industries, the Valley has never felt so vast! ALL ABOARD! Train Valley 2 is a quick-time events, multiple endings and trains game developed by Alexey Davydov, Sergey Dvoynikov, Timofey Shargorodskiy and Flazm and published by Flazm and META Publishing. Released on April 15th 2019 has received 2,871 reviews of which 2,592 were positive and 279 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
8.7
2,592
279
-98%
12.49€
0.26€
7. Station to Station
‘Station to Station’ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains! Station to Station is a simulation, puzzle and relaxing game developed by Galaxy Grove and published by Prismatika. Released on October 03rd 2023 has received 1,596 reviews of which 1,432 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
8.5
1,432
164
-98%
17.99€
0.40€
8. Before We Leave
Before We Leave is a city building game set in a cozy corner of the universe. Nurture your Peeps and their surroundings while rebuilding and rediscovering civilisation. Settle new lands and planets while avoiding hungry Space Whales. Before We Leave is a city builder, casual and economy game developed by Balancing Monkey Games and published by Team17. Released on May 13th 2021 has received 1,637 reviews of which 1,283 were positive and 354 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
7.5
1,283
354
-98%
17.99€
0.52€
9. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is a relaxing, simulation and cozy game developed by stillalive studios and published by Nacon. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 1,261 reviews of which 962 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
7.3
962
299
-98%
24.99€
0.69€
10. 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. Summer in Mara is a life sim, relaxing and farming sim game developed and published by Chibig. Released on June 16th 2020 has received 1,932 reviews of which 1,460 were positive and 472 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
7.3
1,460
472
-98%
19.99€
0.50€
Free relaxing games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play relaxing games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 17th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play relaxing games.
1. Fishing Planet
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC. Fishing Planet is a fishing, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Fishing Planet LLC. Released on August 28th 2017 has received 65,699 reviews of which 57,004 were positive and 8,695 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 2,927 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free relaxing games on Steam.
8.6
57,004
8,695
2,927
players
2. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game. Sky: Children of the Light is a early access, cozy and multiplayer game developed and published by thatgamecompany. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 17,519 reviews of which 15,319 were positive and 2,200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,660, this relaxing game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free relaxing games on Steam.
8.6
15,319
2,200
2,660
players
3. Play Together
Play Together is a popular casual social networking game enjoyed by players worldwide. Express yourself through character customization, decorate your home and host Home Parties for a fun time with friends. Enjoy tons of content with friends from all across the globe! Play Together is a free to play, casual and relaxing game developed and published by HAEGIN Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 13th 2025 has received 674 reviews of which 499 were positive and 175 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 833, this relaxing game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free relaxing games on Steam.
7.1
499
175
833
players
4. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes. Coloring Pixels is a free to play, pixel graphics and relaxing game developed and published by ToastieLabs. Released on August 17th 2018 has received 7,919 reviews of which 7,622 were positive and 297 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 585 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
9.3
7,622
297
585
players
5. Idle Fishing
Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other! Idle Fishing is a idler, relaxing and casual game developed and published by AO Games. Released on May 24th 2024 has received 1,437 reviews of which 1,233 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 417 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
8.2
1,233
204
417
players
6. Brighter Shores
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner. Brighter Shores is a early access, mmorpg and rpg game developed and published by Fen Research Ltd. Released on November 06th 2024 has received 9,058 reviews of which 6,414 were positive and 2,644 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 307 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
7.0
6,414
2,644
307
players
7. 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 cozy, relaxing and casual game developed and published by DU&I. 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. Attracting a solid base of 184 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
9.5
10,173
229
184
players
8. Viridi
Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it. Viridi is a free to play, relaxing and simulation game developed by Zoe Vartanian, Badru, Isa Hutchinson and Michael Bell and published by Ice Water Games. Released on August 19th 2015 has received 9,320 reviews of which 8,563 were positive and 757 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free relaxing games on Steam.
8.9
8,563
757
96
players
9. MergeCrafter
Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover hidden treasure! Merge identical items to create valuable resources, Craft new tools and upgrade them with powerful enchantments! Setup passive mining drills and tree farms to rebuild your camp! MergeCrafter is a relaxing, sandbox and match 3 game developed and published by Fiveamp. Released on August 23rd 2022 has received 815 reviews of which 592 were positive and 223 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free relaxing games on Steam.
7.0
592
223
96
players
10. Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
Vacuum Warrior is a Free to Play incremental idle game. Listen to the crisp crackle of dust and debris entering your vacuum as you vacuum ridiculous amounts of dust. Upgrade your vacuums, idle gains, and robot vacuums, earn achievements, and explore numerous locations in the Vacuum Warrior universe! Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game is a casual, idler and clicker game developed by Benjamin Staugaard and published by Benzoft. Released on June 29th 2023 has received 755 reviews of which 616 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free relaxing games on Steam.
7.7
616
139
73
players