2D Hidden Gems on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated 2d games.

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Sweetest Monster A middle-aged man has an encounter with a cute catgirl in the dead of night - but all is not as it seems.

Price 5.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 06 Feb 2017
GIGA WRECKER Become more than human and save mankind from total annihilation! From legendary developer Game Freak comes an action adventure like no other - manipulate the world around you and smash the evil Ajeet to smithereens!

Price -97% 0.65€
Rating 7.4
Release 06 Feb 2017
2 Ninjas 1 Cup Get ready for a game so stupid you would rather show your browser history than admit that you like it! Lots of action, explosions and yes, it's a penis-tank in the trailer.

Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 7.2
Release 03 Feb 2017
A House of Many Doors Explore the House, a parasite dimension that steals from other worlds, in a train that scuttles on mechanical legs.

Price -93% 0.80€
Rating 7.9
Release 03 Feb 2017
Rosenkreuzstilette Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 02 Feb 2017
Alwa's Awakening Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Price -96% 0.40€
Rating 7.6
Release 02 Feb 2017
Rocketbirds 2 Evolution The original Coq of War returns in a glorious explosion of finger-licking fun; with enhanced controls, new upgrade systems, a full single player campaign in “Part 1: The Cockup” with full VO and OST - and a 1- 4 player campaign in “Part 2: The Rescue” with procedurally generated maps.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 26 Jan 2017
Mainlining After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case.

Price -90% 1.15€
Rating 7.3
Release 26 Jan 2017
Nefarious Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 23 Jan 2017
Little Triangle Little Triangle has the most complete platformer experience among many others. All three game modes including single player mode, local co-op mode and local mini Battle Royale mode are all well polished and hilarious!

Price -70% 2.50€
Rating 8.4
Release 20 Jan 2017
Death's Hangover Death's Hangover is a ball and bat game, featuring horror elements, mature comedy and themes.

Price -76% 1.11€
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Jan 2017
Galaxy Admirals Galaxy Admirals is a multiplayer turn-based cosmic strategy with pretty innovative and challenging gameplay. Improve your command skills with AI and conquer the whole universe by fighting with real players.

Price -56% 0.88€
Rating 8.0
Release 17 Jan 2017
I Am The Hero I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 16 Jan 2017
RED Story: Red receives the invitation card from her grandmother and decides to visit her, but there is all over the monsters on her way. Those monsters try to stop and take her away, so she needs to use her personality to get out of the danger. The story background is in the deep forest.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.7
Release 14 Jan 2017
Criminal Girls: Invite Only You've been entrusted with the care of a crew of girls whose sins have damned their souls to Hell and an eternity of punishment... Their only hope of salvation is for you to recognize their unique histories, and to guide them along the path to redemption.

Price -71% 5.86€
Rating 7.4
Release 11 Jan 2017
Milkmaid of the Milky Way Milkmaid of the Milky Way is an award-winning point-and-click adventure game in rhyme that combines a gripping story with puzzles and exploration. What happens when a young milkmaid sees an alien craft in a fjord in 1920's Norway?

Price -70% 1.76€
Rating 8.8
Release 04 Jan 2017
99Vidas "99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.

Price -69% 4.06€
Rating 7.5
Release 22 Dec 2016
Castle of no Escape 2 Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 21 Dec 2016
Pretty Girls Panic! Socially conservative sea creatures have constructed a water filled screen to hide the Pretty Girls from view. But please don't panic! Use your special tool to penetrate the barrier and reveal the girls while avoiding getting caught. Girls will gradually disrobe from stage to stage to reward you for your success.

Price -48% 1.04€
Rating 7.6
Release 19 Dec 2016
Legend of Merchant Legend of Merchant is a mini-game about trading goods. You will play an ancient eastern merchant, make descisions and make money in limited time. Game has some randomness and you can always start all over again and try to achieve a higher score.

Price -30% 1.39€
Rating 7.8
Release 16 Dec 2016
LoveKami -Divinity Stage- MoeNovel's exciting new original title, LoveKami -Divinity Stage-, debuts on Steam in English, bringing a fun and energetic tale filled with magic and music!

Price 12.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 15 Dec 2016
Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse Face off against the Minotaur!

Price -92% 1.27€
Rating 8.3
Release 15 Dec 2016
The Little Acre While searching for his father, Aidan travels to a strange new world. Lily - his heroic daughter - sets off after him. Fully voiced and with hand-drawn animations, The Little Acre is a lovingly crafted adventure developed by Pewter Games with Executive Producer Charles Cecil.

Price -97% 0.51€
Rating 8.3
Release 13 Dec 2016
Coffin of Ashes Delilah is an ordinary school girl who accidentally discovers an old mansion on a rainy night. As her exploration in the mansion continues, she finds many mysterious phenomena that can't be explained. In this mansion covered by ashes, what's the secret hidden deep underground?

Price -50% 3.44€
Rating 8.6
Release 08 Dec 2016
Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel The hit crossover 2D fighter finally makes its way to PC, updated to the latest arcade version for character balancing, added background animations and additional winning poses. It also includes all DLC from the console release, such as additional fighters Homura and Heart, in a single value package.

Price -77% 4.64€
Rating 8.5
Release 08 Dec 2016
Junk Jack Make the world truly yours in Junk Jack, a relaxing sandbox experience focused on building and improving your home. Discover new planets, tame and breed creatures, cook foods, collect animal companions, farm exotic plants, collect fish, grow flowers, play with your friends!

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 30 Nov 2016
Alicemare Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.

Price -60% 1.19€
Rating 8.4
Release 21 Nov 2016
Creeper World 2: Anniversary Edition Deceptively simple... amazingly deep. Creeper World 2 thrusts you into the 14th millennium fighting and enemy that flows and oozes through the terrain. Employ advanced weapons,gravity manipulating repulsors, wormhole like rifts, and your own wit against this never yielding enemy.

Price -32% 3.44€
Rating 8.4
Release 16 Nov 2016
The Herbalist "The Herbalist" is a smooth and meditative game from the creators of "Everlasting Summer". You'll need to recreate some recipes of ancient potions with Slavya.

Price 5.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 15 Nov 2016
Doom & Destiny Advanced Four nerds walk into a dungeon. It’s not a joke, it’s Doom & Destiny Advanced.

Price -71% 2.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 15 Nov 2016
Don't open the doors! Claymation action adventure in an odd world of talking pumpkins, blue trees and stuff like that.

Price -5% 10.52€
Rating 7.9
Release 11 Nov 2016
VOI Do you think 1 + 1 = 0 is correct? So what do you think about "black + black = white" statement?

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 07 Nov 2016
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.

Price -65% 4.21€
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Oct 2016
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1 True Fear: Forsaken Souls takes the best of the psychological thriller, blending in fun and intuitive gameplay mechanics. Episode 1, the first in a trilogy, will long be remembered.

Price -16% 7.45€
Rating 8.7
Release 19 Oct 2016
Karma. Incarnation 1 This multi-award winning adventure game explores a love story between two beautiful souls through ingenious humour, mind bending puzzles and a bizarre, hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation style.

Price -91% 0.46€
Rating 7.7
Release 19 Oct 2016
Soulless: Ray Of Hope Soulless: Ray of Hope is a 2D story-driven platformer focused on atmosphere, exploration, and emotional storytelling in a dark, minimalist world.

Price -71% 1.46€
Rating 6.9
Release 18 Oct 2016

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