Best Casual 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 casual games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free casual games are available at the bottom of the page.
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(the) Gnorp Apologue
(the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.
Anon's Neko Waifus
Discover an enchanting world where cute neko girls await to steal your heart. Immerse yourself in a tale of romance and emotions. It's the perfect getaway for a good time.
Idle Cave Miner
Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below.
墲人之境-无人之境
《Ashland》 is the subject of 1 v4 non-equilibrium games. Players can play the role of adventurers into the tomb, crack the mechanism, take away treasures. You can also act as a gravekeeper to stop and destroy them. Rich tomb exploration tools and tomb guarding skills for you to experience and play
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.
Extremely Powerful Capybaras
Become the bullet hell as a Capybara in this roguelite adventure! Brave the chaos solo or with up to 4 friends, forge your path through hordes of enemies, gather capy-powering weapons & skills and embrace your inner capybara in this action-packed bullet heaven frenzy!
SteamWorld Build
SteamWorld Build is a casual city-building and dungeon-management cross-over set in the SteamWorld Universe, where you build and manage a town on a dying planet. You'll need to balance resources, construction, and exploration to its depths to ensure your town's survival and eventual escape.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
100 Christmas Cats
⛄️🐈 Can you find 100 adorable cats hidden in 🎄Christmas streets? 🎅 Test your attention in this cozy 😸 charming hand-drawn 🎨 hidden object game. 100 Christmas Cats are waiting for you in the BEST hidden objects game! 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Goofy Gorillas
Relive your childhood nostalgia at Goofy Gorillas, the largest virtual jungle gym! Battle it out with your friends in a wide range of casual but intense PvP gamemodes, or chill out and take part in some extra activities around the venue! Make the Goofy experience your own!
Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam
Find and discover 200 cute cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game. Can you find them all?
Rock Simulator 2
Rock Simulator 2 is a multiplayer, meditative idle game for relaxation and discovery. Start in the Hideaway, a peaceful retreat where you collect and appreciate nature’s creations. Unwind with friends, shape your environment, and enjoy the quiet beauty of the world around you.
Age of Advent
Welcome to the Age of Advent! Play four minigames based on the members of hololive -Advent-! Save the Moai with Bijou, make a soup with Nerissa, try not to crash with FUWAMOCO, and avoid the gaze of Shiori!
Truck & Logistics Simulator
Load, drive, and deliver through a huge open world with up to 24 players in cross-platform multiplayer. Join your friends in exciting heavy transport convoys. Jump into the driver's seat of more than 30 unique vehicles and carry out complex loading tasks to deliver a variety of cargo.
Pixel Cafe
Step into Pixel's shoes in this one-of-a-kind journey that bridges time, memories, and the aroma of fresh coffee. Dive deep into a city balancing its past and future. Engage in intense arcade challenges, immerse yourself in heartfelt stories, and navigate a world crafted in pixel art.
Bronzebeard's Tavern
Bronzebeard's Tavern is a goofy and playful restaurant manager sim where 1-8 players can work as a team with multiplayer co-op. Fulfill a number of different roles, serve a diverse range of customers and cook up delicious dwarven cuisine.
Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes
"Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes" is the 5th work in the "Paper Bride' series. Our cast from Zangling Village return to the stage to welcome players back to the world of paper bride...
Apocalypse Party
Apocalypse Party is a 3D top-down action Roguelike game. In this game, you will embark on a new mission to traverse through the Middle Ages and gradually master abilities, and arm yourself to become the strongest survivor through numerous choices.
My Suika – Kyo’s Fruit Merge
A fun watermelon merge puzzle game! Combine various matching fruits to help Kyo gather watermelons in four different game modes!Most played casual games on Steam
Take a look at the top casual games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 27th 2025.
1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a casual, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 6,924 reviews of which 6,686 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played casual game, thanks to its 136,785 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
6,686
238
136,785
players
2. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 88,393 reviews of which 72,949 were positive and 15,444 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 108,947 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among casual games based on player count.
8.2
72,949
15,444
108,947
players
3. Cookie Clicker
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam. Cookie Clicker is a clicker, idler and casual game developed by Orteil and DashNet and published by Playsaurus. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 78,685 reviews of which 76,069 were positive and 2,616 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 11,352 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among casual games based on player count.
9.5
76,069
2,616
11,352
players
4. Drive Beyond Horizons
Rev up your engines and venture into the unknown with Drive Beyond Horizons! Conquer dynamic landscapes, customize your ride, and unearth hidden treasures. Get ready for heart-pounding challenges and endless excitement. Your adventure starts now ! Drive Beyond Horizons is a early access, adventure and action game developed by Drive Beyond Horizons and published by Tacty Studio and Santor Games. Released on March 24th 2025 has received 1,436 reviews of which 1,180 were positive and 256 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 9,461 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played casual games.
7.9
1,180
256
9,461
players
5. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity? Revolution Idle is a casual, simulation and idler game developed by Oni Gaming and Nu Games and published by Oni Gaming. Released on October 11th 2024 has received 3,688 reviews of which 3,140 were positive and 548 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 8,892 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played casual games.
8.2
3,140
548
8,892
players
6. Melvor Idle
Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen. Melvor Idle is a idler, rpg and casual game developed by Games by Malcs and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on November 18th 2021 has received 14,219 reviews of which 12,871 were positive and 1,348 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 5,492 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played casual games.
8.8
12,871
1,348
5,492
players
7. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power. Unnamed Space Idle is a idler, casual and free to play game developed by Sylv and published by Jdog Corp. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 2,723 reviews of which 2,533 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,577 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played casual games.
8.9
2,533
190
4,577
players
8. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 974 reviews of which 671 were positive and 303 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 3,737 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played casual games.
6.7
671
303
3,737
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 127,289 reviews of which 123,493 were positive and 3,796 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 3,383 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played casual games.
9.6
123,493
3,796
3,383
players
10. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,874 reviews of which 45,097 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,698 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played casual games.
9.6
45,097
777
2,698
players
Best deals on casual games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of casual games available on Steam right now, updated on April 27th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted casual games.
1. Upside Down
Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer. Upside Down is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on February 14th 2017 has received 694 reviews of which 572 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for casual category.
7.8
572
122
-96%
31.00€
1.24€
2. 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 1,192 reviews of which 915 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in casual games.
7.4
915
277
-96%
28.00€
1.12€
3. Battle vs Chess
Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! Battle vs Chess is a strategy, chess and casual game developed by Targem Games and published by TopWare Interactive ACE. Released on August 16th 2012 has received 976 reviews of which 695 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in casual games.
6.9
695
281
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
4. Wordle
Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game. Wordle is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by PreoNus Games and published by Gigantum Games. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 614 reviews of which 521 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.0
521
93
-95%
19.99€
0.99€
5. Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
In Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, Maxwell unites with Batman™, Superman™ and the rest of The Justice League™ to restore order to the DC Comics Universe. Challenge your imagination as you battle the mightiest villains in an exciting, action-filled adventure through GOTHAM CITY™, METROPOLIS™, ATLANTIS™ and other iconic... Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is a adventure, superhero and action game developed by 5th Cell Media and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on September 24th 2013 has received 2,306 reviews of which 1,894 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.9
1,894
412
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
6. Autonauts vs Piratebots
Create, automate and defend an impenetrable base. Assemble and command a Bot army to combat an entire Piratebot invasion. Build, program and battle your way through five different zones. Autonauts vs Piratebots is a simulation, strategy and automation game developed by Denki and published by Curve Games. Released on July 28th 2022 has received 480 reviews of which 380 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.5
380
100
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
7. TransOcean: The Shipping Company
TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas. TransOcean: The Shipping Company is a simulation, strategy and management game developed by Deck13 Hamburg and published by astragon Entertainment. Released on September 23rd 2014 has received 1,267 reviews of which 937 were positive and 330 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.1
937
330
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
8. Castle Flipper
Castle Flipper is your unique chance to become a medieval royal craftsman. Build your own Kingdom and re-arrange the castle at your own discretion. Breathe a whole new life into the old rooms and maybe one day you will become a King! Castle Flipper is a building, casual and relaxing game developed by ▲ Pyramid Games and published by Gaming Factory and Ultimate Games S.A.. Released on May 26th 2021 has received 1,039 reviews of which 670 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for casual games.
6.3
670
369
-95%
18.99€
0.94€
9. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!
Cook, serve and manage your food truck as you dish out hundreds of different foods across war-torn America in this massive sequel to the million-selling series! Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! is a typing, management and difficult game developed and published by Vertigo Gaming Inc.. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 2,135 reviews of which 1,943 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for casual games.
8.7
1,943
192
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
10. Train Station Renovation
Welcome to an old, ruined train station. A place that will give you a lot of fun! In Train Station Renovation you play as a renovation company specialized in restoring old and damaged railway stations. Train Station Renovation is a simulation, casual and indie game developed by Live Motion Games and published by Live Motion Games, Frozen Way, PlayWay S.A. and Frozen District. Released on October 01st 2020 has received 2,611 reviews of which 2,148 were positive and 463 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for casual games.
7.9
2,148
463
-94%
17.50€
1.05€
Free casual games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play casual games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 27th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play casual games.
1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a casual, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 6,924 reviews of which 6,686 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 136,785 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free casual games on Steam.
9.3
6,686
238
136,785
players
2. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome ! Banana is a free to play, clicker and singleplayer game developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan and O'Brian and published by Sky. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 88,393 reviews of which 72,949 were positive and 15,444 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 108,947, this casual game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.2
72,949
15,444
108,947
players
3. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity? Revolution Idle is a casual, simulation and idler game developed by Oni Gaming and Nu Games and published by Oni Gaming. Released on October 11th 2024 has received 3,688 reviews of which 3,140 were positive and 548 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 8,892, this casual game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free casual games on Steam.
8.2
3,140
548
8,892
players
4. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power. Unnamed Space Idle is a idler, casual and free to play game developed by Sylv and published by Jdog Corp. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 2,723 reviews of which 2,533 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 4,577 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.9
2,533
190
4,577
players
5. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 974 reviews of which 671 were positive and 303 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,737 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
6.7
671
303
3,737
players
6. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,874 reviews of which 45,097 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,698 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
9.6
45,097
777
2,698
players
7. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends is a clicker, free to play and simulation game developed and published by Computer Lunch. Released on November 03rd 2021 has received 23,349 reviews of which 20,990 were positive and 2,359 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,573 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.8
20,990
2,359
2,573
players
8. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,426 reviews of which 7,181 were positive and 1,245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,563 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.3
7,181
1,245
2,563
players
9. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 537 reviews of which 461 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,308 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
8.0
461
76
2,308
players
10. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle is a idler, casual and clicker game developed and published by Oni Gaming. Released on September 05th 2024 has received 7,010 reviews of which 6,689 were positive and 321 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,212 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free casual games on Steam.
9.2
6,689
321
2,212
players