Best Abstract 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 abstract games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free abstract games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Mini Settlers
Mini Settlers is a minimalistic city builder! Settle islands, construct cities, and design efficient logistic networks to fulfill your buildings' needs and fuel population growth to adventure into new worlds.
Dreams of Aether
A collection of dozens of Aether-flavored microgames! Dive into the Dreams of Aether, where everyone is trapped in a never-ending nightmare! Meet some of the strangest characters Aether has to offer!
Puck
Fast-paced physics-based hockey simulation where precision, strategy, and chaos collide. Control every move, pass, and shot with realistic puck physics, dynamic player movement, and thrilling gameplay. Master the rink with friends or team up with other Puck players for ultimate hockey dominance!
Nigudin really fought against Furong Wangyuan
brief introductionNicotine vs. Furong Wangyuan "is a brain pumping game that takes place in a fantasy world called" Litang County ". Players will play as" Ding Zhen ", defeat Furong Wangyuan, and gradually uncover the truth about their ability to manipulate the level of Sharp Cut 5
Great God Grove
THE WORLD IS ENDING AND THE GODS ARE SQUABBLING! Suck up and launch dialogue in a world of puzzles, puppets, and weird gods… or THE RIFT WILL CONSUME US ALL!
Egg Squeeze
Egg Squeeze is a biological intuition test where you squeeze eggs for as long as you can without breaking them.
Utopia Must Fall
Defend humanity's last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics.
Nodebuster
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Thought Experiment Simulator
This is a stupid game that might include Trolley Problem, Ship of Theseus, Brain in a Vat, Infinite Monkey, Sisyphus, Prisoner's Dilemma, Schrodinger's Cat, etc.
14 Minesweeper Variants 2
Minesweeper but the rules are changing, again.
Press Any Key
Just press any key.
I commissioned some cats 0
Play for free! I paid artists to hide cats and wool in 15 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.
20 Small Mazes
This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though.
Ball-it Hell
Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.
Nothing Together
A game about doing Nothing Together
Chess for idiots
The first intellectually non-discriminatory chess variant. Instead of thinking, just move your pieces in one of the many absurd ways!
Ballance
In this 2004 classic originally released by Atari games, you will navigate 12 sky-high courses. Each course is fraught with different obstacles that will block your path, slide your marble off course, or blow them right into the bottomless void below.
Most played abstract games on Steam
Take a look at the top abstract games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. Patrick's Parabox
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system. Patrick's Parabox is a puzzle, sokoban and logic game developed and published by Patrick Traynor. Released on March 29th 2022 has received 4,472 reviews of which 4,437 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.5
4,437
35
58
players
2. 14 Minesweeper Variants 2
Minesweeper but the rules are changing, again. 14 Minesweeper Variants 2 is a casual, puzzle and abstract game developed by Alith Games and Artless Games and published by Artless Games. Released on June 14th 2024 has received 303 reviews of which 293 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played abstract games.
8.8
293
10
50
players
3. Viewfinder
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind. Viewfinder is a puzzle-platformer, puzzle and first-person game developed by Sad Owl Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 8,505 reviews of which 8,015 were positive and 490 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.1
8,015
490
43
players
4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk is a visual novel, psychological horror and horror game developed by Nikita Kryukov and published by Missing Calm. Released on August 26th 2020 has received 29,935 reviews of which 28,937 were positive and 998 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.5
28,937
998
17
players
5. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements. Hylics is a surreal, indie and rpg game developed and published by Mason Lindroth. Released on October 02nd 2015 has received 6,696 reviews of which 6,581 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.5
6,581
115
16
players
6. Manifold Garden
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits. Manifold Garden is a puzzle, surreal and abstract game developed and published by William Chyr Studio. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,229 reviews of which 6,901 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.2
6,901
328
14
players
7. Chess for idiots
The first intellectually non-discriminatory chess variant. Instead of thinking, just move your pieces in one of the many absurd ways! Chess for idiots is a early access, parody and abstract game developed and published by Polish Hacker. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 1,428 reviews of which 1,344 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played abstract games.
8.9
1,344
84
6
players
8. 4D Golf
Explore higher dimensions... with golf! Conquer mind-bending challenges, design your own 4D courses, and unlock new worlds and accessories as you golf your way through the 4th dimension and beyond! 4D Golf is a casual, mini golf and abstract game developed and published by CodeParade. Released on March 22nd 2024 has received 681 reviews of which 669 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.2
669
12
5
players
9. Understand
Understand is an experimental puzzle game about guessing rules. In each level, you have to figure out the rules through trial and error, then draw a line satisfying all rules. Understand is a abstract, minimalist and logic game developed and published by Artless Games. Released on October 30th 2020 has received 738 reviews of which 671 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played abstract games.
8.5
671
67
4
players
10. Nigudin really fought against Furong Wangyuan
brief introductionNicotine vs. Furong Wangyuan "is a brain pumping game that takes place in a fantasy world called" Litang County ". Players will play as" Ding Zhen ", defeat Furong Wangyuan, and gradually uncover the truth about their ability to manipulate the level of Sharp Cut 5 Nigudin really fought against Furong Wangyuan is a free to play, rpg and abstract game developed and published by XieZiNan. Released on December 31st 2024 has received 1,472 reviews of which 1,438 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.2
1,438
34
3
players
Best deals on abstract games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of abstract games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted abstract games.
1. Manifold Garden
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits. Manifold Garden is a puzzle, surreal and abstract game developed and published by William Chyr Studio. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,229 reviews of which 6,901 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for abstract category.
9.2
6,901
328
-97%
19.50€
0.59€
2. Sunlight
Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story. Sunlight is a adventure, experimental and walking simulator game developed and published by Krillbite Studio. Released on January 14th 2021 has received 409 reviews of which 309 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in abstract games.
7.1
309
100
-94%
3.99€
0.24€
3. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game. Hook is a casual, puzzle and relaxing game developed and published by Maciej Targoni. Released on July 06th 2015 has received 8,887 reviews of which 8,617 were positive and 270 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in abstract games.
9.4
8,617
270
-90%
1.99€
0.21€
4. aMAZE
aMaze is a straight-forward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze. aMAZE is a puzzle, 2d and singleplayer game developed and published by Blender Games. Released on March 14th 2017 has received 715 reviews of which 590 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for abstract games.
7.8
590
125
-83%
1.99€
0.35€
5. English Country Tune
English Country Tune is a luxuriant abstract 3D puzzle game containing more than a hundred levels situated throughout 17 worlds. English Country Tune is a puzzle, indie and casual game developed and published by increpare games. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 428 reviews of which 343 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for abstract games.
7.5
343
85
-80%
4.99€
1.00€
6. 100 hidden snails
Hidden object game in a surreal style. Extremely hard! 100 hidden snails is a casual, 2d and side scroller game developed and published by Anatoliy Loginovskikh. Released on November 06th 2020 has received 544 reviews of which 512 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for abstract games.
8.8
512
32
-70%
1.99€
0.59€
7. Viewfinder
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind. Viewfinder is a puzzle-platformer, puzzle and first-person game developed by Sad Owl Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 8,505 reviews of which 8,015 were positive and 490 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for abstract games.
9.1
8,015
490
-65%
24.99€
8.95€
8. Patrick's Parabox
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system. Patrick's Parabox is a puzzle, sokoban and logic game developed and published by Patrick Traynor. Released on March 29th 2022 has received 4,472 reviews of which 4,437 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 62% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for abstract games.
9.5
4,437
35
-62%
19.50€
7.41€
Free abstract games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play abstract games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play abstract games.
1. Chess for idiots
The first intellectually non-discriminatory chess variant. Instead of thinking, just move your pieces in one of the many absurd ways! Chess for idiots is a early access, parody and abstract game developed and published by Polish Hacker. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 1,428 reviews of which 1,344 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free abstract games on Steam.
8.9
1,344
84
6
players
2. Nigudin really fought against Furong Wangyuan
brief introductionNicotine vs. Furong Wangyuan "is a brain pumping game that takes place in a fantasy world called" Litang County ". Players will play as" Ding Zhen ", defeat Furong Wangyuan, and gradually uncover the truth about their ability to manipulate the level of Sharp Cut 5 Nigudin really fought against Furong Wangyuan is a free to play, rpg and abstract game developed and published by XieZiNan. Released on December 31st 2024 has received 1,472 reviews of which 1,438 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free abstract games on Steam.
9.2
1,438
34
3
players
3. 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 3,925 reviews of which 3,327 were positive and 598 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free abstract games on Steam.
8.2
3,327
598
3
players
4. 东北之夏
DongBeiZhiXia (a summer in the northeast of China)is a free visual novel, which tells the story that the protagonist followed parents' wishes to make one's living in Shenyang, met two online anchors Huniu and Daojiang by chance, and experience affairs one after another with Shamate. 东北之夏 is a fps and abstract game developed and published by 庄不纯工作室. Released on January 09th 2023 has received 12,079 reviews of which 11,803 were positive and 276 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free abstract games on Steam.
9.5
11,803
276
2
players