Free Simulation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 47,139 Simulation games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Simulation game rankings were last updated on 2/4/2026.
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1. Dota 2
Dota 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Simulation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,659,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,159,937 positive reviews and 499,996 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Bongo Cat
Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,172 positive reviews and 2,044 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
3. War Thunder
War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 710,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 517,428 positive reviews and 193,285 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. VRChat
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 255,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,861 positive reviews and 63,049 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Heartopia
Heartopia has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,898 positive reviews and 1,557 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Heartopia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Banana
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,053 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,864 positive reviews and 17,189 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. World of Warships
World of Warships has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,060 positive reviews and 35,490 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play World of Warships on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. The Sims™ 4
The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 187,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,250 positive reviews and 24,477 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,668,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,601,819 positive reviews and 1,066,210 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.
10. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,397 positive reviews and 26,134 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/570
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3419430
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/236390
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Heartopia on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4025700
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Banana on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923300
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). World of Warships on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/552990
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449850