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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SONIC SUPERSTARS
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.
Tribe: Primitive Builder
Chill out as you explore the beautiful, realistic island of exiles. Gather resources, craft tools, construct buildings and settlements. Manage tribe and automate your gameplay. Discover 4 lands, a storyline and save the inhabitants of the island.
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
A quirky, absolutely content-packed, destructible open-world sandbox adventure with combat, platforming, character customization, and collect-a-thon scavenger hunt experience. Play solo, 2-player split screen, or online co-op for up to 4 players. No paid cosmetic DLC nonsense.
A Tiny Sticker Tale
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
FIND ALL 4: Magic
Find over 800 cute animals and objects in a lot of levels of varying difficulty. The magical black and white world comes alive after coloring. Relax and enjoy playing.
Paleo Pines
Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.
Party Animals
Fight your friends as puppies, kittens and other fuzzy creatures in PARTY ANIMALS! Paw it out with your friends remotely, or huddle together for chaotic fun on the same screen. Interact with the world under our realistic physics engine. Did I mention PUPPIES?
Boti: Byteland Overclocked
Jump, Dash, Slide! Dive into a classic 3D platformer experience with Boti: Byteland Overclocked. Explore the stylized insides of a computer as a determined data robot and save Byteland from an ominous threat. Play solo or team up with a friend in seamless co-op.
Sugar Shack
Grab some friends, fire up the boiler, and let the syrup flow! Build the world around your cabin as you fulfill orders of hungry villagers with endless sweet tooths. There's never a dull moment in this cozy forest inspired by Quebec lore and art!
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
The Trine series is back with its biggest adventure! In their fifth outing, the Heroes of Trine are pitted against dastardly and duplicitous villains, who will stop at nothing to seize control of the kingdom. The clock is ticking to save the world of Trine!
Paper Planet
Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!
Golf It!
Embark on an exciting journey with Golf It! Seize your putter, rally your friends, and immerse yourself in an epic minigolf adventure. Conquer countless courses, create lasting memories, and refine your skills to emerge as the ultimate minigolf champion. Your thrilling golfing odyssey begins here!
Moving Out 2
Moving Out is back and wackier than ever, and now with ONLINE PLAY! Return to Packmore and use your moving skills across brand new dimensions and some old favourites. Help rebuild Smooth Moves and become an all-star F.A.R.T. (Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician)!
Paquerette Down the Bunburrows
The buns... you HAVE to capture them!! Think outside the bunburrow or get outsmarted by bunnies in this cute pathfinding-based puzzle game!
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.
Let's School
Dive into the exhilarating role of a headmaster entrusted to revive your alma mater! Beyond just bricks and mortar, train teachers, recruit students. Sculpt your school into a unique educational haven! Let's School!
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition
Plan your next move wisely, every additional combo can make the difference! Whether in solo or duo, online or offline, mix and match your units to defeat your enemies in this Definitive Edition of Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes!
Lakeburg Legacies
Take fate into your own hands in Lakeburg Legacies, a social-based village management sim where love is your favourite resource. Play matchmaker to create the most effective, and most loved up, couples and help your kingdom thrive. How long will it take you to crown a sovereign?
Sticky Business
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!
Brick Rigs
Build your own vehicles or download one of the more than 200,000 creations already uploaded to the Workshop and experience the dynamic driving and destruction physics of Brick Rigs!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 21st 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 space, action and family friendly game developed and published by Flashbulb. Released on September 18th 2019 has received 27,401 reviews of which 25,365 were positive and 2,036 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 1,146 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
25,365
2,036
1,146
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 1,111 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
1,111
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 3,517 reviews of which 3,263 were positive and 254 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 888 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
3,263
254
888
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 469 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
469
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 290 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
290
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 194 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
194
players
7. 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 183 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played family friendly games.
7.2
697
227
183
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 7,825 reviews of which 7,424 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 151 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played family friendly games.
9.2
7,424
401
151
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. The Jackbox Party Pack 8
Plan your next game night! Jackbox Games is back with 5 hilarious new party games including Drawful Animate, Job Job, The Poll Mine, Weapons Drawn, and The Wheel of Enormous Proportions. The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is a party game, comedy and trivia game developed and published by Jackbox Games and Inc.. Released on October 13th 2021 has received 1,334 reviews of which 1,204 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 127 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played family friendly games.
8.6
1,204
130
127
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 21st 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 2,609 reviews of which 2,242 were positive and 367 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
2,242
367
-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 21st 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. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
6.4
2,645
1,393
96
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 7,753 reviews of which 6,677 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
6,677
1,076
89
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
51
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 3,542 reviews of which 3,377 were positive and 165 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
9.2
3,377
165
18
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 8,443 reviews of which 7,259 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
7,259
1,184
11
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 1,277 were positive and 256 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
1,277
256
5
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free family friendly games on Steam.
8.3
431
55
3
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
2
players