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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Gathering Sky
Guide a flock of birds on a playful journey across the sky.
Silver Creek Falls: Chapter 1
Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is...
Submerged
Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.
Absolute Drift
Absolute Drift is a racing game about becoming a master at the art of drifting.
Microcosmum: survival of cells
Microcosmum: survival of cells. Join the wonderful and amazing world of microorganisms.
Time Clickers
Time Clickers is what's called an 'incremental game'. There's always a fun upgrade to look forward to, and the numbers keep getting bigger! Hire a team to fight for you, even when you're offline!
Divide By Sheep
Divide By Sheep is a mind-bending math puzzler about friendship and slicing sheep in half with lasers. The Grim Reaper flooded the world, and it's up to you to save critters stranded on islands. Insane math skills required.
The Four Kings Casino and Slots
The Four Kings Casino & Slots is a rich social online multiplayer casino gaming experience. Play all of your favorite casino games like Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat, Slots and more! Meet friends, climb the leaderboards and win rewards to customize your avatar.
Fine Sweeper
Fine Sweeper is a Minesweeper variant with additional features such as a campaign mode, “classic mode”, item drops, leader-boards, and achievements.
Regency Solitaire
Experience romantic Regency England in this sumptuous solitaire game. Play your cards right as you tour historic London, Brighton and Bath, and help Bella create a dazzling ballroom. Unlock gameplay features with your makeover project and improve Bella’s chances of finding true love!
Home is Where One Starts...
Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game in the same vein as Dear Esther or Gone Home. It’s a story about childhood, hope, and the miracle of memory. You play as a little girl from a broken home somewhere in the American South.
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Koi-Koi Japan [Hanafuda playing cards]
"Hanafuda" is a traditional Japanese card game. Now you can enjoy "Koi Koi," its most well-known variation, in a purely Japanese milieu with elegant and refined graphics. Online Multiplayer!!
Sparkle 3 Genesis
Step into the amazing world of Sparkle – a surreal ocean, where life is thriving and conditions are perfect to make an evolutionary leap.
Hare In The Hat
Evil magician holds the Hare imprisoned. Your quest is to save him! Join the fabulous adventure in perfect mix of hidden object, puzzle and room escape genres!
AdVenture Capitalist
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan
Save the feuding kingdoms!
World of Subways 4 – New York Line 7
The series "World of Subways" features some of the most interesting Subway Routes of the world for the PC. Once again World of Subways 4 comes back to New York, perhaps the most exciting city in the world. The whole gaming world takes place in the 70ies/80ies and is created in its typical look.
Dreaming Sarah
Dreaming Sarah is an adventure platformer where you play as Sarah, a girl who is in a coma. Explore the world around her and help her wake up!
A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build
An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.
Tasty Blue
Tasty Blue is an underwater side-scrolling eat 'em up game. You start as a small goldfish with an insatiable appetite. After being overfed by your owner, you'll escape into the ocean and eat everything that you encounter. The more you eat, the bigger you get!
Grow Home
Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.
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 15th 2025.
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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played relaxing game, thanks to its 3,149 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
57,004
8,695
3,149
players
2. 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. While seeing 3,088 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among relaxing games based on player count.
8.3
11,633
2,058
3,088
players
3. 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. While seeing 2,863 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among relaxing games based on player count.
8.6
15,319
2,200
2,863
players
4. 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. With 2,776 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.0
19,111
1,682
2,776
players
5. 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 2,648 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played relaxing games.
8.8
157,641
19,969
2,648
players
6. 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 2,604 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played relaxing games.
8.0
9,193
1,967
2,604
players
7. 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 2,585 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.5
50,767
1,643
2,585
players
8. 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 2,490 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.0
22,671
1,913
2,490
players
9. 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 2,167 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played relaxing games.
8.5
2,580
343
2,167
players
10. 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 2,060 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.6
125,422
3,909
2,060
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 15th 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€
0.53€
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. 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 #5 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
8.5
1,432
164
-98%
17.99€
0.40€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
7.5
1,283
354
-98%
17.99€
0.48€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
7.3
962
299
-98%
24.99€
0.69€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
7.3
1,460
472
-98%
19.99€
0.51€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
7.1
940
331
-98%
19.99€
0.53€
10. Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures! Loddlenaut is a underwater, relaxing and open world game developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 4,399 reviews of which 4,314 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
9.4
4,314
85
-97%
19.99€
0.75€
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 15th 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 3,149 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
3,149
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 2,863, this relaxing game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free relaxing games on Steam.
8.6
15,319
2,200
2,863
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 645 reviews of which 477 were positive and 168 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 925, this relaxing game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free relaxing games on Steam.
7.1
477
168
925
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 686 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
686
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 411 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
411
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 300 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
300
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 160 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
160
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
97
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free relaxing games on Steam.
7.7
616
139
78
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played free relaxing games on Steam.
7.0
592
223
74
players