Best Cartoon 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 cartoon games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free cartoon games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Oozi: Earth Adventure
Oozi: Earth Adventure is a classic 2D platformer with old school gameplay - no puzzles, no punishment, just 100% pure classic platforming fun! Its most prominent features are HD visuals and beautiful hand-drawn art, but despite its visual style, it’s a good fit for all kinds of gamers!
Castle of Illusion
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
DuckTales: Remastered
DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.
Dragon's Lair
Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.
Torchlight II
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Awesomenauts - the 2D moba
Use your power, show your might! Play this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game for FREE now! AWESOMENAUTS combines 2D platforming with team-based strategy and hero based action. Whether you are a new recruit or an intergalactic legend, play AWESOMENAUTS!
Shank 2
The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...
Monday Night Combat
Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter… and the most popular lethal sport of the future!
Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)
‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ is a stunning update to the multi million-selling original. A mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which journalist Nico Collard and her adventuring companion George Stobbart must overcome powerful forces from fulfilling their evil ambitions.
Torchlight
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Tales of Monkey Island: Complete Season
While explosively stripping the evil pirate LeChuck of his demonic mojo, Guybrush Threepwood inadvertently infects the entire Caribbean with the arch-fiend's expelled voodoo, which threatens to transform buccaneers into unruly pirate monsters.
Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!Most played cartoon games on Steam
Take a look at the top cartoon games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 07th 2025.
1. Cuphead
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Cuphead is a difficult, cartoon and co-op game developed and published by Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.. Released on September 29th 2017 has received 183,450 reviews of which 176,695 were positive and 6,755 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 cartoon game, thanks to its 2,483 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
176,695
6,755
2,483
players
2. Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication
An animated incremental game about cloning livestock. Make as many moon sheep as you can. Research technology, upgrade your operation and become a clone farm billionaire! Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication is a clicker, hand-drawn and idler game developed and published by CarlMorganArt. Released on October 02nd 2024 has received 597 reviews of which 514 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 268 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cartoon games based on player count.
8.1
514
83
268
players
3. Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD
While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course. Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD is a strategy, tower defense and 2d game developed and published by Ironhide Game Studio. Released on July 25th 2024 has received 8,756 reviews of which 7,668 were positive and 1,088 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 146 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cartoon games based on player count.
8.5
7,668
1,088
146
players
4. Bloons Adventure Time TD
Defend Ooo from the Bloon invasion in this epic tower defense crossover. Bloons Adventure Time TD is a strategy, action and tower defense game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on January 16th 2019 has received 4,266 reviews of which 3,714 were positive and 552 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cartoon games.
8.4
3,714
552
89
players
5. Bear and Breakfast
Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you build and run a bed and breakfast...but you’re a bear. Bear and Breakfast is a cartoon, economy and life sim game developed by Gummy Cat and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on July 28th 2022 has received 4,856 reviews of which 4,380 were positive and 476 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cartoon games.
8.7
4,380
476
40
players
6. KAKU: Ancient Seal
An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords. KAKU: Ancient Seal is a open world, action rpg and action-adventure game developed and published by BINGOBELL. Released on July 11th 2024 has received 913 reviews of which 696 were positive and 217 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cartoon games.
7.3
696
217
40
players
7. I Am Fish
I Am Fish is a charming, physics-based adventure starring four intrepid fish friends, forcibly separated from their home in a pet shop fish tank. Swim, fly, roll and chomp your way to the open ocean in a bid for freedom and to re-unite once again. I Am Fish is a adventure, simulation and 3d platformer game developed by Bossa Studios and published by Curve Games. Released on September 16th 2021 has received 2,923 reviews of which 2,132 were positive and 791 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cartoon games.
7.1
2,132
791
36
players
8. Mizi NO!
In this free 2D puzzle game, you must reassemble broken objects that your cat has knocked over. Mizi NO! is a casual, puzzle and 2d game developed and published by DU&I. Released on August 22nd 2024 has received 1,634 reviews of which 1,620 were positive and 14 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cartoon games.
9.4
1,620
14
26
players
9. Just Another Night Shift
Just Another Night Shift is a casual competitive 1v1 or 2v2 PvP stealth strategy game. Play as a Thief and as a Security Guard. Steal the statue and try to prevent it in this 3D indie game. Grab a friend and work THE NIGHT SHIFT of your life. Join us for hours of fun gameplay with your friends! Just Another Night Shift is a casual, strategy and real time tactics game developed and published by JANS Dev Team. Released on March 28th 2024 has received 622 reviews of which 570 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cartoon games.
8.6
570
52
22
players
10. The Jackbox Party Starter
Get the party started with The Jackbox Party Starter! Featuring three updated titles: Quiplash 3, Trivia Murder Party 2 and Tee K.O., this starter pack is sure to entertain! The Jackbox Party Starter is a casual, trivia and 2d game developed and published by Jackbox Games and Inc.. Released on June 29th 2022 has received 434 reviews of which 407 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cartoon games.
8.7
407
27
17
players
Best deals on cartoon games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of cartoon games available on Steam right now, updated on May 07th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cartoon games.
1. Roundguard
Roundguard is a bouncy dungeon crawler with pinball physics, lots of loot, and a randomized castle full of oddballs. Press your luck against hordes of dangerously cute monsters and challenging roguelike elements in this all-round bouncy adventure! Roundguard is a pinball, physics and puzzle game developed and published by Wonderbelly Games. Released on March 13th 2020 has received 550 reviews of which 452 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10.
7.7
452
98
19.50€
2. I Am Fish
I Am Fish is a charming, physics-based adventure starring four intrepid fish friends, forcibly separated from their home in a pet shop fish tank. Swim, fly, roll and chomp your way to the open ocean in a bid for freedom and to re-unite once again. I Am Fish is a adventure, simulation and 3d platformer game developed by Bossa Studios and published by Curve Games. Released on September 16th 2021 has received 2,923 reviews of which 2,132 were positive and 791 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 70% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cartoon games.
7.1
2,132
791
-70%
19.99€
5.99€
3. The Jackbox Party Starter
Get the party started with The Jackbox Party Starter! Featuring three updated titles: Quiplash 3, Trivia Murder Party 2 and Tee K.O., this starter pack is sure to entertain! The Jackbox Party Starter is a casual, trivia and 2d game developed and published by Jackbox Games and Inc.. Released on June 29th 2022 has received 434 reviews of which 407 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 66% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cartoon games.
8.7
407
27
-66%
20.21€
6.87€
4. CHUCHEL
CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry! CHUCHEL is a casual, comedy and funny game developed and published by Amanita Design. Released on March 07th 2018 has received 3,978 reviews of which 3,337 were positive and 641 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 66% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cartoon games.
8.1
3,337
641
-66%
9.88€
3.36€
5. ARIDA: Backland's Awakening
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening. A story of survival and adventure in the brazilian backlands. Face the drought to explore the more arid regions, gather resources and discover clues about the fate of the young Cícera. ARIDA: Backland's Awakening is a female protagonist, adventure and family friendly game developed and published by Aoca Game Lab. Released on August 15th 2019 has received 687 reviews of which 599 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cartoon games.
8.2
599
88
-60%
6.89€
2.75€
6. KAKU: Ancient Seal
An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords. KAKU: Ancient Seal is a open world, action rpg and action-adventure game developed and published by BINGOBELL. Released on July 11th 2024 has received 913 reviews of which 696 were positive and 217 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 55% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cartoon games.
7.3
696
217
-55%
24.42€
10.99€
7. Cuphead
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Cuphead is a difficult, cartoon and co-op game developed and published by Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.. Released on September 29th 2017 has received 183,450 reviews of which 176,695 were positive and 6,755 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cartoon games.
9.5
176,695
6,755
-30%
19.99€
13.99€
8. PRIM
PRIM is a creepy-but-cute point’n’click adventure game full of dark humor. When her mother dies, Prim finds out she’s Death’s daughter and now has to live with her father. But the Grim Reaper has strict rules and when Prim breaks them, things take a fatal turn. Can you breathe life into her misery? PRIM is a adventure, point & click and 2d game developed by Common Colors and Application Systems Heidelberg and published by Application Systems Heidelberg. Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 430 reviews of which 406 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cartoon games.
8.7
406
24
-30%
19.99€
13.99€
9. Fairy Biography2：Confidante
You need to use the left mouse button to click to control the demon refining pot, so that the refining demon pot can reasonably rebound and successfully repel the enemy, so as to achieve victory Fairy Biography2：Confidante is a game developed and published by Lovely Games. Released on November 23rd 2022 has received 316 reviews of which 247 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 25% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cartoon games.
7.3
247
69
-25%
2.39€
1.79€
10. Just Another Night Shift
Just Another Night Shift is a casual competitive 1v1 or 2v2 PvP stealth strategy game. Play as a Thief and as a Security Guard. Steal the statue and try to prevent it in this 3D indie game. Grab a friend and work THE NIGHT SHIFT of your life. Join us for hours of fun gameplay with your friends! Just Another Night Shift is a casual, strategy and real time tactics game developed and published by JANS Dev Team. Released on March 28th 2024 has received 622 reviews of which 570 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 20% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cartoon games.
8.6
570
52
-20%
6.89€
5.51€
Free cartoon games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play cartoon games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 07th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cartoon games.
1. Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication
An animated incremental game about cloning livestock. Make as many moon sheep as you can. Research technology, upgrade your operation and become a clone farm billionaire! Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication is a clicker, hand-drawn and idler game developed and published by CarlMorganArt. Released on October 02nd 2024 has received 597 reviews of which 514 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 268 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free cartoon games on Steam.
8.1
514
83
268
players
2. Bloons Adventure Time TD
Defend Ooo from the Bloon invasion in this epic tower defense crossover. Bloons Adventure Time TD is a strategy, action and tower defense game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on January 16th 2019 has received 4,266 reviews of which 3,714 were positive and 552 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free cartoon games on Steam.
8.4
3,714
552
89
players
3. Mizi NO!
In this free 2D puzzle game, you must reassemble broken objects that your cat has knocked over. Mizi NO! is a casual, puzzle and 2d game developed and published by DU&I. Released on August 22nd 2024 has received 1,634 reviews of which 1,620 were positive and 14 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free cartoon games on Steam.
9.4
1,620
14
26
players