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Best Casual games of 2024
The 12 best Casual games released in 2024, ranked from 1,121 critic and player ratings.
The best Casual game of 2024 is Balatro, with a critic score of 91/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2024.
- 12 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,121 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 12
01
Balatro
Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.
91
/100
02
B
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…
90
/100
03
Core Keeper
Explore an endless cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
86
/100
Balatro
Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.
91
/100
02
B
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…
90
/100
03
Core Keeper
Explore an endless cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
86
/100
04
Little Kitty, Big City
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?
89
/100
05
Delta Force
Delta Force is a free-to-play multiplayer tactical first-person shooter reboot of the Delta Force series.
80
/100
06
Portal: Revolution
Portal: Revolution is a fan-made mod for Portal 2, which plays before the events of Portal 2 in the dead and decaying Aperture facility. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers that make use of new mechanics.
82
/100
07
Infinity Nikki
Infinity Nikki, the fifth installment in the Nikki series by Infold Games. Step into a UE5-powered open-world styling fantasy filled with exploration, platforming, puzzles, and more. Travel across Miraland with Nikki and Momo, uncover hidden secrets, and use outfit abilities to overcome challenges and shape your style.
74
/100
08
Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and surmount the Lament. The game features fast-paced combat with a variety of mechanics such as Extreme Evasion and Dodge Counter. You can also absorb the remaining of the monsters you've defeated and use their power in battles.
70
/100
09
Liar's Bar
Liar's Bar is a 2-4 player multiplayer deception game set in a shady bar where bluffing and outsmarting your opponents is key to survival. Play Liar's Dice or Liar's Deck, choose from unique characters, and engage in high-stakes games where every lie could mean life or death. Outsmart your rivals, survive deadly rounds, and see if you can be the last one standing!
69
/100
10
Vladik Brutal
Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces.
66
/100
11
Chained Together
57
/100
12
Where Winds Meet
55
/100
Little Kitty, Big City
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?
89
/100
05
Delta Force
Delta Force is a free-to-play multiplayer tactical first-person shooter reboot of the Delta Force series.
80
/100
06
Portal: Revolution
Portal: Revolution is a fan-made mod for Portal 2, which plays before the events of Portal 2 in the dead and decaying Aperture facility. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers that make use of new mechanics.
82
/100
07
Infinity Nikki
Infinity Nikki, the fifth installment in the Nikki series by Infold Games. Step into a UE5-powered open-world styling fantasy filled with exploration, platforming, puzzles, and more. Travel across Miraland with Nikki and Momo, uncover hidden secrets, and use outfit abilities to overcome challenges and shape your style.
74
/100
08
Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and surmount the Lament. The game features fast-paced combat with a variety of mechanics such as Extreme Evasion and Dodge Counter. You can also absorb the remaining of the monsters you've defeated and use their power in battles.
70
/100
09
Liar's Bar
Liar's Bar is a 2-4 player multiplayer deception game set in a shady bar where bluffing and outsmarting your opponents is key to survival. Play Liar's Dice or Liar's Deck, choose from unique characters, and engage in high-stakes games where every lie could mean life or death. Outsmart your rivals, survive deadly rounds, and see if you can be the last one standing!
69
/100
10
Vladik Brutal
Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces.
66
/100
11
Chained Together
57
/100
12
Where Winds Meet
55
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Casual game of 2024?
Balatro currently tops the ranking with a score of 91/100 across 263 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.