Best Beautiful 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 beautiful games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free beautiful games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Mini Motorways
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
Nanotale - Typing Chronicles
Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.
Genesis Noir
A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.
Wanted Raccoon
WANTED RACCOON is a 3rd person raccoon simulator with a storyline and extensive research space. Steal food, ride a skateboard, be inconspicuous, fight with people, create equipment, upgrade skills, lead resistance and find a kidnapped family!
Ghost in the pool
A bizarre campus legend, take you into the traditional Japanese black-and-white comic horror story. Witness the familiar scenes and contemplate the terrifying moments.
月球坠落时 Moon Fall
On the ruins of the city, in the ruins of the church. I started my apocalyptic journey with the silver-haired girl Xun. Stumbling, full of moving and surprising. Towards an uncertain future.
What Comes After
What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back.
I am an Air Traffic Controller 4
Since its release in 1998, I am an Air Traffic Controller 4 has established itself as a long seller, strongly supported by numerous users both inside and outside of aviation fandom.
Inertial Drift
An arcade racer that tears up the rule book with innovative twin-stick controls, completely re-imagined driving mechanics and a huge roster of fiercely individual cars and tracks.
The Unfinished Swan
From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.
DEEMO -Reborn-
DEEMO -Reborn- is Rayark's classic game DEEMO, reborn in a whole new way on Steam. The fully 3D immersive journey will intoxicate you with the elegant sounds produced by you on the piano, as well as with the adventures you discover in this fairytale world.
Tell Me Why
Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
Metamorphosis
Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.
Desktop Farm
Relaxing game where you can build your farm on your desktop. Your farm will be your interactive live wallpaper. Perfect to play in the background doing other things.
From Frontier
By an accident，the protagonist set out on a journey to the "Lemuria Continent" with the second princess of the demon country who was running away from home.Awaiting in the pioneer land is encounters with dangerous monsters, unexplored land, and fascinating beauties.
Paper Beast
An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.
Most played beautiful games on Steam
Take a look at the top beautiful games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a beautiful, metroidvania and platformer game developed by Moon Studios GmbH and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on March 10th 2020 has received 136,690 reviews of which 131,989 were positive and 4,701 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played beautiful game, thanks to its 509 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
131,989
4,701
509
players
2. GRIS
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. GRIS is a beautiful, atmospheric and great soundtrack game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on December 13th 2018 has received 83,448 reviews of which 80,404 were positive and 3,044 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.5
80,404
3,044
76
players
3. Journey
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets. Journey is a beautiful, atmospheric and adventure game developed by thatgamecompany and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on June 11th 2020 has received 34,512 reviews of which 32,549 were positive and 1,963 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.2
32,549
1,963
46
players
4. Trine 2: Complete Story
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine 2: Complete Story is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on June 06th 2013 has received 21,679 reviews of which 20,682 were positive and 997 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.3
20,682
997
34
players
5. Trine Enchanted Edition
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine Enchanted Edition is a puzzle-platformer, beautiful and fantasy game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on July 02nd 2009 has received 15,345 reviews of which 14,696 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.3
14,696
649
24
players
6. Energy Engine PC Live Wallpaper
Release the energy of your wallpaper! Change colours and create effects that react to your mouse. Perfect for custom build PC. Energy Engine PC Live Wallpaper is a design & illustration, utilities and simulation game developed and published by 3dm_live_wallpapers. Released on May 10th 2019 has received 347 reviews of which 216 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played beautiful games.
6.0
216
131
22
players
7. Gorogoa
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards. Gorogoa is a puzzle, hand-drawn and indie game developed by Buried Signal and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 17,966 reviews of which 17,531 were positive and 435 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.5
17,531
435
13
players
8. Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions
Welcome to the Glass Masquerade sequel - an artistic puzzle game inspired by stained glass artisans and Wonderland depictions of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to solve every riddle and free yourself from a tangled dream. Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions is a casual, puzzle and indie game developed and published by Onyx Lute. Released on February 27th 2019 has received 2,977 reviews of which 2,737 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played beautiful games.
8.8
2,737
240
12
players
9. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator
Welcome to the most delicious dating simulator ever created. Do you have what it takes to be the business partner of and win the heart of the most famous chicken salesman of all time? Play to find out! Go ahead, Colonel Sanders is waiting. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator is a dating sim, anime and visual novel game developed by Psyop and published by KFC. Released on September 24th 2019 has received 12,608 reviews of which 11,583 were positive and 1,025 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played beautiful games.
8.9
11,583
1,025
7
players
10. Eastshade
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places! Eastshade is a exploration, relaxing and open world game developed and published by Eastshade Studios. Released on February 13th 2019 has received 5,157 reviews of which 4,608 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played beautiful games.
8.6
4,608
549
6
players
Best deals on beautiful games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of beautiful games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted beautiful games.
1. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a beautiful, metroidvania and platformer game developed by Moon Studios GmbH and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on March 10th 2020 has received 136,690 reviews of which 131,989 were positive and 4,701 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for beautiful category.
9.5
131,989
4,701
-97%
29.99€
1.15€
2. Trine Enchanted Edition
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine Enchanted Edition is a puzzle-platformer, beautiful and fantasy game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on July 02nd 2009 has received 15,345 reviews of which 14,696 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in beautiful games.
9.3
14,696
649
-96%
14.99€
0.61€
3. Trine 2: Complete Story
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine 2: Complete Story is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on June 06th 2013 has received 21,679 reviews of which 20,682 were positive and 997 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in beautiful games.
9.3
20,682
997
-96%
19.99€
0.81€
4. GRIS
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. GRIS is a beautiful, atmospheric and great soundtrack game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on December 13th 2018 has received 83,448 reviews of which 80,404 were positive and 3,044 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for beautiful games.
9.5
80,404
3,044
-94%
14.79€
0.94€
5. Journey
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets. Journey is a beautiful, atmospheric and adventure game developed by thatgamecompany and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on June 11th 2020 has received 34,512 reviews of which 32,549 were positive and 1,963 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for beautiful games.
9.2
32,549
1,963
-83%
13.99€
2.50€
6. Gorogoa
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards. Gorogoa is a puzzle, hand-drawn and indie game developed by Buried Signal and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 17,966 reviews of which 17,531 were positive and 435 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 69% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for beautiful games.
9.5
17,531
435
-69%
13.99€
4.39€
Free beautiful games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play beautiful games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play beautiful games.
1. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator
Welcome to the most delicious dating simulator ever created. Do you have what it takes to be the business partner of and win the heart of the most famous chicken salesman of all time? Play to find out! Go ahead, Colonel Sanders is waiting. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator is a dating sim, anime and visual novel game developed by Psyop and published by KFC. Released on September 24th 2019 has received 12,608 reviews of which 11,583 were positive and 1,025 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free beautiful games on Steam.
8.9
11,583
1,025
7
players