Discounted Family Friendly 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 family friendly games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free family friendly games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Semblance
Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.
Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion
Ahoy! The Land of Ooo is underwater and it’s up to Finn and Jake to find out why. Join our heroes as they explore the high seas, search for hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects and fight pirates to solve the mystery and save their waterlogged world!
Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
Yoku's Island Express
Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!
Egypt: Old Kingdom
Strategy simulator of the Great Pyramids period, where you take your path from the unification of Egyptian tribes to the foundation of The First Empire. Developed with the assistance of Egyptologists.
House Flipper
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition
The official digital version of Hasbro’s classic mystery board game, Cluedo (Clue). Roll the dice and launch into a murder investigation. Whodunit? With what weapon? Where? You’ll need all your brain power to find the answers you need, as you race your friends and family to the truth!
Rolling Line
Build your own model railway tracks and scenery or explore pre-made layouts, including 1000s of player-made layouts on the Steam Workshop! Play in virtual reality and on PC!
Farm Manager 2018
Manage your own farm in the game Farm Manager 2018! To expand your farm business, produce cheap and sell your products in high prices. Control the process of land cultivation, employ the best staff, buy the most appropriate farm equipment, raise livestock and process the harvested crops.
The Adventure Pals
The Adventure Pals is an epic adventure platformer fueled by imagination, friendship, and the dark side of hot dogs. Your dad has been dadnapped and you, your pet rock, and a tongue-helicoptering giraffe must fight your way through levels filled with platforming, bizarre enemies, and big bosses to save the world!
Pure Farming 2018
Use the latest technology and state-of-the-art licensed machines to manage all aspects of modern farming. Travel between Europe, Asia, and both Americas to plant region-specific crops such as hemp, coffee beans, and olives. Farm your way thanks to three unique game modes tailored to both simulation veterans and newcomers to farming games.
Demolish & Build 2018
Your company is going global. Use big machines to demolish huge buildings or go close and personal and use your hammer. Buy land properties, upgrade your machines and hire workers in different parts of the world.
CHUCHEL
CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry!
The Islander
The Islander is a fast building/farming game set somewhere in an exotic Polynesia. Plant crops, bushes and trees, build livestock pens, but don’t forget to make it look classy by adding various decorations.
Faerie Solitaire Remastered
Have magical fun in the addicting Card game, Faerie Solitaire! Find and raise a Faerie pet and repopulate the magical land of Avalon using the resources found by clearing each level.
Gang Beasts
Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City.
Hello Neighbor
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe
Battle Chef Brigade pairs combo-based hunting and puzzle-based cooking in a hand drawn, fantasy adventure. Cook your way into the Brigade while subduing Victusia’s destructive monsters. Follow Mina and Thrash in the single-player campaign or challenge your friends in Local Multiplayer and Daily Cook-Offs.
Yono and the Celestial Elephants
Yono and the Celestial Elephant is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling combat and a world full of people.
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.Most played family friendly games on Steam
Take a look at the top family friendly games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 20th 2025.
1. Trailmakers
Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers. Trailmakers is a action, space and family friendly game developed and published by Flashbulb. Released on September 18th 2019 has received 27,313 reviews of which 25,286 were positive and 2,027 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played family friendly game, thanks to its 1,119 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
25,286
2,027
1,119
players
2. Planet Coaster
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world. Planet Coaster is a simulation, building and management game developed and published by Frontier Developments and Aspyr (Mac). Released on November 17th 2016 has received 69,948 reviews of which 63,820 were positive and 6,128 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 1,089 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among family friendly games based on player count.
9.0
63,820
6,128
1,089
players
3. Farm Together 2
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in the long awaited sequel to the cozy, relaxing farming experience! Farm Together 2 is a early access, farming sim and agriculture game developed and published by Milkstone Studios. Released on May 07th 2024 has received 3,484 reviews of which 3,232 were positive and 252 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 874 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among family friendly games based on player count.
8.9
3,232
252
874
players
4. Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon. Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy is a 3d platformer, adventure and dragons game developed by Toys for Bob and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Activision. Released on September 03rd 2019 has received 20,291 reviews of which 19,075 were positive and 1,216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 451 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
19,075
1,216
451
players
5. LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga
Kick Some Brick in I through VI! Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC! LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga is a lego, local co-op and adventure game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by LucasArts, Lucasfilm and Disney. Released on November 12th 2009 has received 23,563 reviews of which 22,781 were positive and 782 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 289 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.4
22,781
782
289
players
6. Bloons TD 5
Five-star tower defense with unrivaled depth and replayability. The Bloons are back in full HD glory and this time they mean business! Build awesome towers, choose your favorite upgrades, hire new Special Agents, and pop every last invading Bloon in the most popular tower defense series in history. Bloons TD 5 is a tower defense, strategy and co-op game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on November 19th 2014 has received 11,495 reviews of which 10,885 were positive and 610 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 191 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
10,885
610
191
players
7. Tetris® Effect: Connected
Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes! Tetris® Effect: Connected is a puzzle, family friendly and singleplayer game developed by Monstars Inc., Resonair and Stage Games and published by Enhance. Released on August 17th 2021 has received 7,811 reviews of which 7,412 were positive and 399 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 153 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
7,412
399
153
players
8. Super Mega Baseball™ 4
Super Mega Baseball™ 4 is where the Legends play. The signature combo of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay returns with over 200 baseball Legends and a grand slam of presentation upgrades. Super Mega Baseball™ 4 is a sports, simulation and multiplayer game developed by Metalhead Software Inc. and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 02nd 2023 has received 924 reviews of which 697 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 152 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played family friendly games.
7.2
697
227
152
players
9. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations
If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle is your game. Enjoy its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that pose a real challenge for lovers of puzzles. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations is a family friendly, free to play and puzzle game developed and published by Flat Cat Games. Released on April 04th 2019 has received 1,017 reviews of which 968 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 142 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.0
968
49
142
players
10. LEGO® Harry Potter™ Collection
The LEGO® Harry Potter™: Collection brings LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 and LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 together in one game, now remastered with enhanced graphics. LEGO® Harry Potter™ Collection is a casual, lego and action game developed by TT Games and Double Eleven and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 618 reviews of which 510 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 111 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played family friendly games.
7.8
510
108
111
players
Best deals on family friendly games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of family friendly games available on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted family friendly games.
1. The Gunk
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… The Gunk is a action-adventure, atmospheric and sci-fi game developed by Image & Form Games and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on April 29th 2022 has received 2,588 reviews of which 2,226 were positive and 362 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for family friendly category.
8.3
2,226
362
-94%
24.33€
1.46€
2. Scribblenauts Unlimited
The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time. Scribblenauts Unlimited is a puzzle, casual and adventure game developed by 5th Cell Media and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on February 15th 2013 has received 11,683 reviews of which 10,962 were positive and 721 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in family friendly games.
9.1
10,962
721
-93%
21.14€
1.48€
3. Spirit of the Island
A beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with Cross-Platform Online COOP set on a tropical Archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and animals, craft various items, cook dishes, gather resources, build shops and museum to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination! Spirit of the Island is a family friendly, relaxing and indie game developed by 1M Bits Horde and published by META Publishing. Released on August 17th 2022 has received 1,722 reviews of which 1,154 were positive and 568 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in family friendly games.
6.5
1,154
568
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
4. Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size! Tinykin is a 3d platformer, cute and action-adventure game developed by Splashteam and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 3,152 reviews of which 3,088 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
9.4
3,088
64
-92%
24.13€
1.93€
5. Kill It With Fire
Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage. Kill It With Fire is a action, simulation and comedy game developed by Casey Donnellan Games LLC and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 13th 2020 has received 4,912 reviews of which 4,646 were positive and 266 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
9.1
4,646
266
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
6. 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 1,258 reviews of which 929 were positive and 329 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
7.1
929
329
-92%
19.13€
1.53€
7. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume! SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is a 3d platformer, family friendly and platformer game developed by Purple Lamp and published by THQ Nordic. Released on January 31st 2023 has received 3,623 reviews of which 3,346 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
8.9
3,346
277
-91%
39.78€
3.58€
8. Super Lucky's Tale
A delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason? Super Lucky's Tale is a adventure, action and 3d platformer game developed by Playful Corp. and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on September 14th 2018 has received 674 reviews of which 572 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
8
572
102
-90%
28.00€
2.80€
9. LostWinds
Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure. LostWinds is a adventure, platformer and singleplayer game developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on March 24th 2016 has received 702 reviews of which 575 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
7.8
575
127
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
10. Yono and the Celestial Elephants
Yono and the Celestial Elephant is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling combat and a world full of people. Yono and the Celestial Elephants is a adventure, indie and cute game developed by Neckbolt and published by Plug In Digital. Released on October 12th 2017 has received 317 reviews of which 264 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for family friendly games.
7.7
264
53
-90%
14.99€
1.49€
Free family friendly games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play family friendly games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play family friendly games.
1. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations
If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle is your game. Enjoy its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that pose a real challenge for lovers of puzzles. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations is a family friendly, free to play and puzzle game developed and published by Flat Cat Games. Released on April 04th 2019 has received 1,017 reviews of which 968 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 142 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free family friendly games on Steam.
9.0
968
49
142
players
2. Animal Jam
In Animal Jam, you can become your favorite animal, collect amazing items, adopt adorable pets, and create a style to express the real you as you explore the beautiful 3D world of Jamaa! 2017 Google Play Awards Winner ★ Best App for Kids Animal Jam is a free to play, massively multiplayer and family friendly game developed and published by WildWorks and Inc.. Released on January 08th 2025 has received 4,038 reviews of which 2,645 were positive and 1,393 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 109, this family friendly game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free family friendly games on Steam.
6.4
2,645
1,393
109
players
3. Scribble It!
Scribble It! is a multiplayer drawing and guessing game. Get in a lobby with up to 16 players and choose from thousands of official words, packaged in a variety of high-quality themes and 3 multiplayer game modes. Perfect for game nights, parties or just hanging out with friends. Scribble It! is a free to play, multiplayer and word game game developed and published by Detach Entertainment. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,747 reviews of which 6,671 were positive and 1,076 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.4
6,671
1,076
90
players
4. Chicken Invaders Universe
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions. Chicken Invaders Universe is a shooter, shoot 'em up and top-down shooter game developed and published by InterAction studios. Released on December 15th 2022 has received 3,470 reviews of which 3,165 were positive and 305 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.8
3,165
305
53
players
5. Island Saver
A group of amazing islands need your help! Horrid plastic waste has washed up and you need to sort it out with your trusty Trash Blaster! But look out for the Litterbugs. They love mess and they’re out to muck things up. Island Saver is a free to play, adventure and action game developed by Stormcloud Games Limited and published by National Westminster Bank plc. Released on May 12th 2020 has received 3,533 reviews of which 3,367 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
9.1
3,367
166
21
players
6. Hamster Playground
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats! Hamster Playground is a character customization, cute and controller game developed by Mass Creation and published by We Dig Games. Released on July 11th 2024 has received 2,090 reviews of which 1,801 were positive and 289 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.3
1,801
289
15
players
7. Bombergrounds: Reborn
BOMBERGROUNDS: Immerse in a free-to-play massive multiplayer action-packed arena inspired by classic bomber games. Dash, bomb, bat, and explode your way to victory. Your realm of relentless arcade action is just a click away—dive in and rule the grounds! Bombergrounds: Reborn is a multiplayer, battle royale and funny game developed and published by Gigantic Duck Games. Released on October 06th 2022 has received 8,445 reviews of which 7,261 were positive and 1,184 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.4
7,261
1,184
13
players
8. Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe
Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe takes the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe and adds a strategic layer to it. Game modes: classic, classic forget, ultimate, ultimate forget, ultimate forget total. Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe is a free to play, casual and multiplayer game developed and published by Tigerish Games. Released on April 28th 2015 has received 1,533 reviews of which 1,278 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.0
1,278
255
2
players
9. NVIDIA® VR Funhouse
Step right up to VR Funhouse and enter a virtual carnival full of fun and games. Be an archer with flaming arrows. Test your skill shooting skeet targets blasted from a cannon. See how many moles you can punch, whack, and much more. NVIDIA® VR Funhouse is a free to play, casual and vr game developed and published by Lightspeed Studios™. Released on July 14th 2016 has received 854 reviews of which 677 were positive and 177 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
7.5
677
177
2
players
10. Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenrock
Welcome to the enchanting 'Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenrock' resort! Uncover hidden cats in a captivating mountain setting, complete with nature, cabins, and campgrounds. Delve into charming mini-stories and find surprises in a world that's playfully inviting! Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenrock is a casual, cats and hidden object game developed by Gemcraft Games and Bleeding Moon Studio and published by Gemcraft Games. Released on February 20th 2024 has received 390 reviews of which 380 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
9.0
380
10
1
players