Best Relaxing games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated relaxing games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free relaxing games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Highrise City
Highrise City offers a new spin on City Simulations & Tycoon games expanding the economy and resource management aspect. Experience a modern take on the genre enriched with a complex resource based economy system.
Conbunn Cardboard
A chill and cozy platformer. Hop around collecting the lost CDs of a cute DJ in this land made of cardboard!
URBO: Dream One
URBO: Dream One is a meditative puzzle game where you build houses around the mysterious Tower. Let your mind wander through visions of an enchanted city on an island in the middle of the crystal clear waters of a vibrant lake.
LuckLand
LuckLand is a strategy casual game that combines elements such as card building and Roguelike. To achieve ultimate victory, all you need to do is rotate the chessboard. This game does not include any real world currency gambling or micro trading.
Don Duality
Don Duality is a Chaos Manager game with card mechanics. Send your gangsters to the heist and launder money in your restaurant. Hire staff and upgrade your establishment, but remember that life like a roulette wheel and not everything can be fully controlled in Don's journey.
Chicken Journey
Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ULTIMATE question a chicken can ask...
Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
Dust off your torch and hammer - it's time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business.
Little Man Has a Day
A personal, short and silly handwritten game about a little man feeling a little 'eh'.
EMERGENCY
Save lives – be a hero! Join forces against the chaos in the newest title of the award-winning EMERGENCY series. Take up your shift as incident commander and coordinate with other players to fight fires, arrest gangsters and rescue injured civilians. Your city needs you!
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!
My Furry Protogen 🐾
When your fate is determined by the universe itself, you don’t have many options. You can either oppose it until the very end or accept it for the rest of your life, but neither choice can change your destiny.
Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories
'Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories' is a humorous co-operative escape room game where you are a henchman who has to make his way through variety of puzzles to make it to a job interview on time. Can you solve all of the puzzles that stand in the way of your employment?
Canvas of Kings
Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive paths, plots and rooms.
Word Factori
Word Factori is a word-building game where your only resource is the letter "i". Build a chain of factories to bend, rotate, reflect, and merge "i" into more complex letters. Discover secret letter recipes, unlock hidden word art, and optimize your factory chains for high scores.
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!
Cornucopia®
A nostalgic 2.5D farm sim with 74 exotic crops, loyal pets bred for amazing genetics, and 34+ marriage candidates—from spirited youths to wise elders. Master NPK compost, raise magical kids, conquer dungeons, and delight in whimsical scratch-card arcade fun. Your cozy story starts now!
Enjoy the Diner
Why not enjoy the diner? The moon is as full as it'll ever be, and there's even a drink fountain.
Cats Hidden in Italy
Find and discover 100 cute cats hidden across Italy in this hand-drawn hidden object game. Can you find them all?
Digital Mate
Digital Mate, your exclusive and adorable desktop companion, is here to accompany you through delightful moments, providing interactive fun and thoughtful reminders.
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.Most played relaxing games on Steam
Take a look at the top relaxing games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 20th 2025.
1. 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 126,300 reviews of which 122,564 were positive and 3,736 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played relaxing game, thanks to its 11,808 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
122,564
3,736
11,808
players
2. Disney Dreamlight Valley
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a relaxing, life sim and character customization game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on December 05th 2023 has received 20,336 reviews of which 18,683 were positive and 1,653 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 3,159 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among relaxing games based on player count.
9.0
18,683
1,653
3,159
players
3. theHunter: Call of the Wild™
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends. theHunter: Call of the Wild™ is a hunting, open world and multiplayer game developed by Expansive Worlds and published by Avalanche Studios. Released on February 16th 2017 has received 176,152 reviews of which 156,293 were positive and 19,859 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 3,127 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among relaxing games based on player count.
8.8
156,293
19,859
3,127
players
4. PowerWash Simulator
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish. PowerWash Simulator is a casual, relaxing and simulation game developed by FuturLab and published by Square Enix. Released on July 14th 2022 has received 51,559 reviews of which 49,954 were positive and 1,605 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,125 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.5
49,954
1,605
3,125
players
5. 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 45,761 reviews of which 44,984 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,998 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.6
44,984
777
2,998
players
6. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game. Sky: Children of the Light is a early access, cozy and mmorpg game developed and published by thatgamecompany. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 16,529 reviews of which 14,477 were positive and 2,052 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 2,260 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played relaxing games.
8.6
14,477
2,052
2,260
players
7. Coral Island
Coral Island is a vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim games. Be who you want and experience enchanting island living at your own pace—live off the land, nurture animals, build relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and make the world around you a more vital and harmonious place. Coral Island is a farming sim, life sim and relaxing game developed by Stairway Games and published by Humble Games. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 21,268 reviews of which 18,765 were positive and 2,503 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 2,019 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played relaxing games.
8.6
18,765
2,503
2,019
players
8. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a cozy, relaxing and utilities game developed and published by Mooncube Games. Released on April 08th 2024 has received 11,232 reviews of which 10,970 were positive and 262 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,884 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.5
10,970
262
1,884
players
9. 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! House Flipper is a simulation, design & illustration and singleplayer game developed by Empyrean and published by Frozen District and PlayWay S.A.. Released on May 17th 2018 has received 94,486 reviews of which 88,975 were positive and 5,511 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 1,694 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.3
88,975
5,511
1,694
players
10. Ropuka's Idle Island
A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax. Ropuka's Idle Island is a idler, cozy and relaxing game developed by Moczan, Little Chmura and Begoña Pereda and published by Moczan. Released on January 29th 2025 has received 1,637 reviews of which 1,587 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 983 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played relaxing games.
9.2
1,587
50
983
players
Best deals on relaxing games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of relaxing games available on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted relaxing games.
1. 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 1,180 reviews of which 906 were positive and 274 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for relaxing category.
7.4
906
274
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures! Loddlenaut is a underwater, relaxing and open world game developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 4,075 reviews of which 3,998 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in relaxing games.
9.4
3,998
77
-94%
18.83€
1.13€
3. Omno
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke. Omno is a adventure, wholesome and exploration game developed by Studio Inkyfox and published by Future Friends Games and StudioInkyfox. Released on July 28th 2021 has received 2,423 reviews of which 2,243 were positive and 180 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in relaxing games.
8.9
2,243
180
-94%
17.17€
1.03€
4. Station to Station
‘Station to Station’ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains! Station to Station is a simulation, puzzle and relaxing game developed by Galaxy Grove and published by Prismatika. Released on October 03rd 2023 has received 1,540 reviews of which 1,388 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
8.6
1,388
152
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
5. 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. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
6.5
1,154
568
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
6. Train Valley 2
Build bigger and more complex railway networks than ever before! Building on the success of the original, you’ll get more of what you loved about the original and then some. With increasingly difficult and complex challenges from local industries, the Valley has never felt so vast! ALL ABOARD! Train Valley 2 is a multiple endings, quick-time events and trains game developed by Alexey Davydov, Sergey Dvoynikov, Timofey Shargorodskiy and Flazm and published by Flazm and META Publishing. Released on April 15th 2019 has received 2,847 reviews of which 2,570 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
8.7
2,570
277
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
7. Raji: An Ancient Epic
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura. Raji: An Ancient Epic is a relaxing, mythology and female protagonist game developed and published by Nodding Heads Games. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 2,465 reviews of which 2,021 were positive and 444 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
7.9
2,021
444
-92%
24.50€
1.96€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
7.1
929
329
-92%
19.13€
1.53€
9. 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! Sticky Business is a casual, relaxing and simulation game developed by Spellgarden Games and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on July 17th 2023 has received 5,903 reviews of which 5,597 were positive and 306 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
9.2
5,597
306
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
10. Mutazione
A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama? Mutazione is a relaxing, story rich and atmospheric game developed by Die Gute Fabrik and published by Akupara Games. Released on September 19th 2019 has received 1,204 reviews of which 1,148 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for relaxing games.
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1,148
56
-90%
19.90€
1.99€
Free relaxing games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play relaxing games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play relaxing games.
1. 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 45,761 reviews of which 44,984 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,998 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free relaxing games on Steam.
9.6
44,984
777
2,998
players
2. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game. Sky: Children of the Light is a early access, cozy and mmorpg game developed and published by thatgamecompany. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 16,529 reviews of which 14,477 were positive and 2,052 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,260, this relaxing game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free relaxing games on Steam.
8.6
14,477
2,052
2,260
players
3. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes. Coloring Pixels is a free to play, pixel graphics and relaxing game developed and published by ToastieLabs. Released on August 17th 2018 has received 7,811 reviews of which 7,523 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 656, this relaxing game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free relaxing games on Steam.
9.3
7,523
288
656
players
4. Play Together
Play Together is a popular casual social networking game enjoyed by players worldwide. Express yourself through character customization, decorate your home and host Home Parties for a fun time with friends. Enjoy tons of content with friends from all across the globe! Play Together is a free to play, casual and relaxing game developed and published by HAEGIN Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 13th 2025 has received 502 reviews of which 383 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 643 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
7.2
383
119
643
players
5. Brighter Shores
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner. Brighter Shores is a early access, mmorpg and rpg game developed and published by Fen Research Ltd. Released on November 06th 2024 has received 8,894 reviews of which 6,414 were positive and 2,480 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 472 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
7.1
6,414
2,480
472
players
6. Idle Fishing
Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other! Idle Fishing is a idler, relaxing and casual game developed and published by AO Games. Released on May 24th 2024 has received 1,333 reviews of which 1,142 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 399 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
8.2
1,142
191
399
players
7. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere. Virtual Cottage is a cozy, relaxing and casual game developed and published by DU&I. Released on October 07th 2020 has received 10,273 reviews of which 10,048 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 316 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
9.5
10,048
225
316
players
8. Viridi
Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it. Viridi is a free to play, relaxing and simulation game developed by Zoe Vartanian, Badru, Isa Hutchinson and Michael Bell and published by Ice Water Games. Released on August 19th 2015 has received 9,281 reviews of which 8,528 were positive and 753 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 128 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
8.9
8,528
753
128
players
9. Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles
The Number 1 Jigsaw Puzzle Game. Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles is a puzzle, board game and tabletop game developed and published by Pixel Puzzles. Released on August 29th 2022 has received 2,664 reviews of which 2,007 were positive and 657 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 125 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
7.3
2,007
657
125
players
10. MergeCrafter
Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover hidden treasure! Merge identical items to create valuable resources, Craft new tools and upgrade them with powerful enchantments! Setup passive mining drills and tree farms to rebuild your camp! MergeCrafter is a relaxing, sandbox and match 3 game developed and published by Fiveamp. Released on August 23rd 2022 has received 791 reviews of which 575 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 112 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free relaxing games on Steam.
7.0
575
216
112
players