Best 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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Kill It With Fire
Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.
Parkasaurus
Parkasaurus is a dinosaur tycoon management simulation where you take care of your dinosaurs by constructing well-designed exhibits, researching specialized technologies, and maximizing profits to expand into the ultimate dinosaur theme park. Do you favor development for guests or your dinosaurs?
The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound allows players to work with their teammates to pull off rim-shaking slam dunks, awe-inspiring alley-oops, flashy no-look passes, and clutch outside shots which breaks the heart of the opposing team in competitive games filled with the joy and energy of street basketball.
Wobbly Life
Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!
The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing
Take on the hunt of a lifetime as you target and pursue monster-sized fish around the world. You’re set, waiting…. The line tightens, your alarm screams, the fish is on and the battle commences!
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
With stunning, realistic horses, an in-depth breeding system, and a range of exciting game modes, Rival Stars Horse Racing offers horse fans the ultimate racing and riding experience. Take the reins and become an equestrian legend!
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.
Car Trader Simulator - Welcome to the Business
Welcome to the prologue to Car Trader Simulator. Here you will learn all the most important in mechanics and economics in the game and you will play your first mission.
Mini Motor Racing X
Welcome to the world of Mini Motor Racing X! Strap yourself in, or strap on your VR headset, and jump into a nitro fueled world where little cars mean BIG fun!
The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
GOHOME
This is a third-person horror game set in a residential area in 2000s Japan. It's the complete version of the free horror game GOHOME, which was released in 2019 and caused a boom. The map has been doubled, and six more ghosts, including hidden characters, have been added to the game.
Barn Finders
Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
shapez
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
Unravel Two
When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
Pro Cycling Manager 2020
Become the manager of a cycling team and take them to the top! You will need to manage finances and recruitment, plan your training, implement your strategy and, new for this edition, look after your cyclists and their morale!
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™
Kick some grass in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, the wackiest shooter yet!
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?
Retrograde Arena
Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.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 15th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played family friendly game, thanks to its 1,909 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
3,232
252
1,909
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 69,860 reviews of which 63,742 were positive and 6,118 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 1,586 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
63,742
6,118
1,586
players
3. 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. While seeing 1,289 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among family friendly games based on player count.
9.1
25,286
2,027
1,289
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 20,251 reviews of which 19,039 were positive and 1,212 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 287 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
19,039
1,212
287
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 23,537 reviews of which 22,756 were positive and 781 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 282 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.4
22,756
781
282
players
6. Richman 4
*** This game is only available in Chinese ***《大富翁4》为掷骰子回合制桌上游戏，玩家在游玩时，除可购买土地、股票外，还可投资公司、参加拍卖，过足富豪瘾。游戏支持单人、多人游玩，玩家既可以与计算机AI角色一同游玩自得其乐，也可和二三好友一起，来一局富豪间的财富PK。 Richman 4 is a casual, tabletop and trading game developed and published by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT. Released on July 27th 2022 has received 1,441 reviews of which 1,037 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 224 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played family friendly games.
7.0
1,037
404
224
players
7. 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 11,482 reviews of which 10,873 were positive and 609 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 186 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
10,873
609
186
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
7,412
399
153
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 1,014 reviews of which 966 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 144 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.0
966
48
144
players
10. 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 133 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played family friendly games.
7.2
697
227
133
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 15th 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%
26.33€
1.58€
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 11,670 reviews of which 10,950 were positive and 720 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
10,950
720
-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 4,908 reviews of which 4,644 were positive and 264 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
4,644
264
-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 1,255 reviews of which 926 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
926
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 3,611 reviews of which 3,335 were positive and 276 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
3,335
276
-91%
38.44€
3.46€
8. Crayon Physics Deluxe
Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics. Crayon Physics Deluxe is a puzzle, indie and casual game developed and published by Kloonigames. Released on May 06th 2009 has received 1,119 reviews of which 963 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 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.
8.2
963
156
-90%
17.99€
1.79€
9. 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 673 reviews of which 572 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 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.
8.0
572
101
-90%
28.00€
2.80€
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 316 reviews of which 263 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
263
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 15th 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 1,014 reviews of which 966 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 144 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
966
48
144
players
2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 132, this family friendly game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free family friendly games on Steam.
8.8
3,165
305
132
players
3. 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 4,036 reviews of which 2,643 were positive and 1,393 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
6.4
2,643
1,393
96
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.4
6,671
1,076
92
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
52
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
25
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
16
players
8. Seal: WHAT the FUN
"Seal: WHAT the FUN" is an omniverse multiplayer party royale game that allows up to 10 players to enjoy a range of compact plays in 10 minutes. Players can customize their characters with variety of effects and features, making the game more interactive and unpredictable. Seal: WHAT the FUN is a multiplayer, party game and family friendly game developed by PLAYWITH GAMES Inc. and published by PLAYWITH KOREA Inc.. Released on December 12th 2024 has received 486 reviews of which 431 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.3
431
55
3
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.0
1,278
255
3
players
10. Bean
Bean is a completely satire single player first person parkour game. To complete a level, collect the gold orb. Click to grapple on orange grapple blocks. Play or speed run a variety of levels. Bean is a free to play, first-person and parkour game developed and published by AJ. Released on April 25th 2021 has received 1,269 reviews of which 1,091 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.2
1,091
178
2
players