Best Walking Simulator 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 walking simulator games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free walking simulator games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Road 96: Mile 0
The prequel to Road 96. Play Zoe and Kaito where it all started. Change their destinies!
ZED ZONE
A great catastrophe has come, and you, who are on duty, crash and trapped in a Zed Zone. There are zombies and monsters everywhere, In order to escape, by collecting materials, upgrading skills, building shelters, defeating zombie waves and mysterious mechs, chasing a glimmer of hope.
Crimson Snow (2023)
Christmas is a joyful time, but this time something dark is hiding behind the holiday decorations. Your actions will determine whether you and your girlfriend survive Christmas night.
Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Mr. Saitou
A short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.
Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance
As punishment for her transgressions, Ingrid is sent to hell. As she struggles through the darkness that hungers to consume her heart, she makes her way toward redemption. Her fate is in your hands.
Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1
The most relaxing horror game you'll ever play. Anemoiapolis exists in the uncanny valley of American architecture -- endless carpeted floors and lonely malls. Escape for your life, and enjoy the scenery.
Garten of Banban 2
Continue the story of Banban’s Kindergarten. Delve deeper into the bizarre establishment where the place was left suspiciously empty. Try to survive the unexpected residents, all while uncovering the truth behind the place…
File Destined
Can this last case of Oliver, all be just a small part of a bigger picture? Gather clues, unravel the mystery behind the case and uncover the truth.
Elong Plug
Play as an elastic plug trying to become as long as LORD ELON. Use your climbing, dangling, and stretching skills to collect coins and buy length upgrades. Will LORD ELON accept you?
9 Childs Street
This is a first-person indie horror game. In 9 Childs Street you will find the terrifying atmosphere of a recently abandoned house, and its captive inhabitants, through the eyes of a curious little boy in a red cap.
Missing Hiker
Missing Hiker is a short indie horror game, where your brother Ethan went missing while hiking and you need to find him.
Fears to Fathom - Carson House
Noah Baker, an 18 year old highschooler experiences unsettling occurrences while house-sitting for a media personality, little did he know what was about to unfold that night.
September 7th
"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.
GOODBYE WORLD
"GOODBYE WORLD" is a narrative adventure game. Play through 12 stages of a puzzle platformer while following the two protagonists through 13 chapters of their story.
Somerville
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
Titan Station
Far into the future, in the year 1999: David, a systems operator, runs from his troubles by taking a job on a space station. After arriving, his mundane work turns into a struggle for his very life as he makes a shocking discovery.
In The Rural Village of Nagoro
In The Rural Village of Nagoro is a short, side-scrolling game with minimalist gameplay ‘Interact button’ to tell a fate that falls on Nagoro village. Explore and press ‘F' button’ to greet all cheerful neighborhoods.
Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.Most played walking simulator games on Steam
Take a look at the top walking simulator games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time? DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is a story rich, open world and walking simulator game developed by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and published by 505 Games. Released on March 30th 2022 has received 37,119 reviews of which 34,476 were positive and 2,643 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 walking simulator game, thanks to its 1,408 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
34,476
2,643
1,408
players
2. Firewatch
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio. Firewatch is a adventure, atmospheric and story rich game developed by Campo Santo and published by Campo Santo and Panic. Released on February 09th 2016 has received 89,200 reviews of which 80,644 were positive and 8,556 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 110 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among walking simulator games based on player count.
8.9
80,644
8,556
110
players
3. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is a multiple endings, comedy and choices matter game developed and published by Crows Crows Crows. Released on April 27th 2022 has received 30,053 reviews of which 28,318 were positive and 1,735 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 106 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among walking simulator games based on player count.
9.2
28,318
1,735
106
players
4. KARMA: The Dark World
KARMA: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem. KARMA: The Dark World is a walking simulator, psychological horror and first-person game developed by POLLARD STUDIO LLC and published by Wired Productions and Gamera Games. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 2,014 reviews of which 1,871 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played walking simulator games.
8.9
1,871
143
70
players
5. THE LONGING
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days. THE LONGING is a point & click, walking simulator and choose your own adventure game developed by Studio Seufz and published by Application Systems Heidelberg. Released on March 05th 2020 has received 6,674 reviews of which 6,161 were positive and 513 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played walking simulator games.
8.9
6,161
513
56
players
6. What Remains of Edith Finch
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive. What Remains of Edith Finch is a story rich, atmospheric and walking simulator game developed by Giant Sparrow and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on April 24th 2017 has received 44,194 reviews of which 42,318 were positive and 1,876 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played walking simulator games.
9.4
42,318
1,876
54
players
7. A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise. Survive in silence. A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a stealth, survival horror and horror game developed by Stormind Games and published by Saber Interactive. Released on October 17th 2024 has received 1,755 reviews of which 1,345 were positive and 410 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played walking simulator games.
7.4
1,345
410
50
players
8. The Stanley Parable
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end. The Stanley Parable is a comedy, narration and indie game developed and published by Galactic Cafe. Released on October 17th 2013 has received 44,917 reviews of which 41,520 were positive and 3,397 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played walking simulator games.
9.1
41,520
3,397
45
players
9. The Invincible
Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science. The Invincible is a adventure, robots and futuristic game developed by Starward Industries and published by 11 bit studios. Released on November 06th 2023 has received 6,761 reviews of which 5,990 were positive and 771 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played walking simulator games.
8.6
5,990
771
41
players
10. The Exit 8
You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8". The Exit 8 is a psychological horror, walking simulator and horror game developed and published by KOTAKE CREATE. Released on November 29th 2023 has received 8,168 reviews of which 7,647 were positive and 521 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played walking simulator games.
9.1
7,647
521
20
players
Best deals on walking simulator games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of walking simulator games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted walking simulator games.
1. Fort Solis
Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience. Fort Solis is a walking simulator, cinematic and mars game developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games and published by Dear Villagers. Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 2,746 reviews of which 1,866 were positive and 880 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for walking simulator category.
6.6
1,866
880
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. The Invincible
Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science. The Invincible is a adventure, robots and futuristic game developed by Starward Industries and published by 11 bit studios. Released on November 06th 2023 has received 6,761 reviews of which 5,990 were positive and 771 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in walking simulator games.
8.6
5,990
771
-91%
28.67€
2.58€
3. 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 1,200 reviews of which 1,145 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in walking simulator games.
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1,145
55
-90%
19.90€
1.99€
4. Shape of the World
A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress. Shape of the World is a casual, nature and indie game developed by Hollow Tree Games and published by Plug In Digital. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 385 reviews of which 305 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for walking simulator games.
7.4
305
80
-90%
10.30€
1.03€
5. The First Tree
A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree. The First Tree is a atmospheric, adventure and walking simulator game developed and published by David Wehle. Released on September 14th 2017 has received 5,556 reviews of which 4,184 were positive and 1,372 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for walking simulator games.
7.3
4,184
1,372
-90%
9.75€
0.97€
6. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is a horror, walking simulator and atmospheric game developed by The Chinese Room and published by Frictional Games. Released on September 10th 2013 has received 11,250 reviews of which 7,820 were positive and 3,430 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for walking simulator games.
6.8
7,820
3,430
-90%
19.50€
1.95€
7. The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth. The Suicide of Rachel Foster is a walking simulator, mystery and atmospheric game developed by ONE-O-ONE GAMES and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 19th 2020 has received 6,343 reviews of which 4,358 were positive and 1,985 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for walking simulator games.
6.7
4,358
1,985
-90%
16.99€
1.69€
8. Paradise Lost
It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth. Paradise Lost is a underground, walking simulator and exploration game developed by PolyAmorous and published by Walkabout. Released on March 24th 2021 has received 2,363 reviews of which 1,518 were positive and 845 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for walking simulator games.
6.3
1,518
845
-87%
14.31€
1.86€
9. Conarium
Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story. Conarium is a adventure, lovecraftian and horror game developed by Stormling Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on June 06th 2017 has received 2,138 reviews of which 1,651 were positive and 487 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for walking simulator games.
7.5
1,651
487
-86%
18.93€
2.65€
10. The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange. The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a exploration, puzzle and escape room game developed and published by MediaCity Games. Released on May 05th 2022 has received 756 reviews of which 670 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for walking simulator games.
8.3
670
86
-80%
14.99€
2.99€
Free walking simulator games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play walking simulator games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play walking simulator games.
1. Kota`s New Journey
An elven sorceress decides to visit her old friend, but gets caught up in a series of exciting (and slightly lewd) adventures, where she finds new friends, rare spells... and loses her swimsuit. Kota`s New Journey is a adventure and walking simulator game developed and published by KotaMota Games. Released on November 22nd 2024 has received 2,431 reviews of which 2,258 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
8.9
2,258
173
19
players
2. NaissanceE
NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world. NaissanceE is a exploration, indie and atmospheric game developed and published by Limasse Five. Released on February 13th 2014 has received 3,841 reviews of which 3,261 were positive and 580 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
8.2
3,261
580
6
players
3. Krypta FM
Can you solve the mystery of the Beast of Gozdary? Krypta FM is a walking simulator, atmospheric and horror game developed and published by Under The Sink Studio. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 1,530 reviews of which 1,459 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
9.0
1,459
71
5
players
4. BABBDI
Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience. BABBDI is a exploration, atmospheric and walking simulator game developed by Sirius Lemaitre and Leonard Lemaitre and published by Lemaitre Bros. Released on December 22nd 2022 has received 6,212 reviews of which 6,073 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
9.4
6,073
139
3
players
5. Cloud Climber
A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built. Cloud Climber is a free to play, walking simulator and adventure game developed and published by Two Star Games. Released on January 14th 2021 has received 4,061 reviews of which 3,736 were positive and 325 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
8.9
3,736
325
2
players
6. Walking Simulator
The year is 2020, world war III destroyed the civilized world. You are the last post carrier, tasked to get parcels from point A to B in the most barren and desolate places on earth. Walking Simulator is a free to play, walking simulator and psychological horror game developed and published by Pugscape. Released on March 05th 2020 has received 9,376 reviews of which 8,247 were positive and 1,129 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
8.6
8,247
1,129
2
players
7. Marie's Room
Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie? Marie's Room is a free to play, story rich and atmospheric game developed and published by like Charlie. Released on April 13th 2018 has received 6,433 reviews of which 6,029 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
9.1
6,029
404
1
players
8. Pleh!
Pleh! is a short psychological horror walking simulator that tells the story of a depressed game developer, his intrusive thoughts and his dark mysterious secrets. Pleh! is a psychological horror, walking simulator and narration game developed and published by Jester Games. Released on March 17th 2023 has received 1,251 reviews of which 1,189 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
9.0
1,189
62
1
players
9. When the Darkness comes
When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes. When the Darkness comes is a psychological horror, free to play and walking simulator game developed and published by Sirhaian. Released on March 01st 2019 has received 8,301 reviews of which 7,662 were positive and 639 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
9.0
7,662
639
1
players
10. Runo
A walking simulator about dear memories, overcoming obstacles, and finding your path. Experience a story inspired by finno-karelian folklore. Runo is a walking simulator, exploration and atmospheric game developed by runogame and published by Srsface Studios. Released on July 05th 2021 has received 511 reviews of which 470 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free walking simulator games on Steam.
8.6
470
41
1
players