Best Cute 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 cute games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free cute games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Shanghai Summer
Shanghai Summer is an adventure game set in the millennium. Our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of "anomalies" over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from the past finally seem to converge. Will he be able to "fix" it for good?
Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Love n Life: Lucky Teacher
After the pandemic Covitch69, you lost your job as a space aviation expert and now become a teacher in a small town. Luckily, every cloud has a silver lining as you are stepping into a world where love blooms unexpectedly and leads you to captivating ladies with immersive romantic tales.
Psychopomp
Your entire life has been a lie. There are catacombs under every home and building, stretching down for miles. Something calls you deeper into the labyrinth. Delve into the depths, and discover the monstrosities below.
Departed Away
Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.
Paper Lily - Chapter 1
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
My Furry Protogen 2 🐾
After every night comes a new dawn, filled with hope and light. As the adventure of our heroes continues, let’s discover what lies ahead!
Lil' Guardsman
Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.
垃圾桶军团
The pioneers have been salivating at your trash can for a long time! They have formed a garbage can army and are preparing to launch an attack on your home! Reasonably use your characters to resist the repeated attacks of the Garbage Can Legion! Or...... Join the Garbage Can Legion!
Meow Moments: Celebrating Together
Join the feline festivities in special moments! Find cats friends in vibrant celebrations where popping balloons is as relaxing and satisfying as popping bubble wrap! To get off to a good start, celebrate Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro during the New Year.
100 Capitalist Cats
🐱💼 100 Capitalist Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Wall Street! 😻💰💵 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of New York, heart of Capitalism, as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Petit Game Collection vol.1
A spin-off minigame collection of "Needy Streamer Overload". Meet your internet angel in this retro-style game world!
Multi Turret Academy
Multi Turret Academy is a top-down tank action game with roguelike elements. Select your vehicle from a growing list of historical models, then equip dozens of weapons and upgrades to lead your local tank club to victory!
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
Turnip Boy is back! This time he’s teaming up with the fearsome Pickled Gang to plan and execute the weirdest heist of all time. Shake down hostages, steal precious valuables, battle the fuzz, and use wacky tools bought off the dark web to move further into the vaults of the Botanical Bank.
Fling to the Finish
Fling to the Finish is a cooperative racing game where teammates are tethered together by a stretchy elastic rope. Get up close and personal with your partner to maneuver two characters bouncing, rolling, and flinging their way to the finish line!
TEST TEST TEST
Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements.
No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.
Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi
In this small visual novel, lay down and relax with Sakuya Izayoi. Talk to her, kiss her or just simply enjoy each other's presence! Chose between 3 different locations featuring stunning artwork in this Touhou Project Fangame.
Cat Search In The Wild West
105 Cats are hiding in this old western town! Can you find them all? Sit back, relax, and explore this hand-drawn western town.
Winter Memories
After the unforgettable summer memories you’ve made half a year ago, Yui, Rio, and Miyuki are back. With the change of seasons and the cold falling snow, a new page to your story is about to begin.Most played cute games on Steam
Take a look at the top cute games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a casual, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 14,374 reviews of which 14,074 were positive and 300 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 cute game, thanks to its 133,712 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
14,074
300
133,712
players
2. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,874 reviews of which 45,097 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,653 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cute games based on player count.
9.6
45,097
777
2,653
players
3. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 597 reviews of which 499 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 2,352 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cute games based on player count.
7.9
499
98
2,352
players
4. Cult of the Lamb
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. Cult of the Lamb is a base-building, cute and action roguelike game developed by Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital. Released on August 11th 2022 has received 101,523 reviews of which 97,074 were positive and 4,449 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,374 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cute games.
9.4
97,074
4,449
1,374
players
5. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends! Desktop Mate is a free to play, anime and cute game developed and published by infiniteloop. Released on January 07th 2025 has received 6,299 reviews of which 4,082 were positive and 2,217 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 1,116 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cute games.
6.4
4,082
2,217
1,116
players
6. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward! Incremental Epic Hero 2 is a simulation, idler and rpg game developed by Hapiwaku and published by Idle System and Inc.. Released on January 02nd 2025 has received 1,381 reviews of which 986 were positive and 395 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 1,056 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cute games.
6.9
986
395
1,056
players
7. Tiny Pasture
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors! Tiny Pasture is a idler, farming sim and cute game developed by CaveLiquid and published by Gamersky Games. Released on February 17th 2025 has received 3,758 reviews of which 3,503 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 936 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cute games.
9.0
3,503
255
936
players
8. Party Animals
Fight your friends as puppies, kittens and other fuzzy creatures in PARTY ANIMALS! Paw it out with your friends remotely, or huddle together for chaotic fun on the same screen. Interact with the world under our realistic physics engine. Did I mention PUPPIES? Party Animals is a multiplayer, funny and casual game developed by Recreate Games and published by Source Technology. Released on September 20th 2023 has received 63,243 reviews of which 49,501 were positive and 13,742 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 906 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cute games.
7.7
49,501
13,742
906
players
9. WEBFISHING
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!) WEBFISHING is a fishing, multiplayer and casual game developed and published by lamedeveloper. Released on October 11th 2024 has received 64,674 reviews of which 63,441 were positive and 1,233 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 776 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cute games.
9.6
63,441
1,233
776
players
10. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes. Slime Rancher is a cute, exploration and adventure game developed and published by Monomi Park. Released on August 01st 2017 has received 136,703 reviews of which 133,895 were positive and 2,808 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 652 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cute games.
9.7
133,895
2,808
652
players
Best deals on cute games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of cute games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cute games.
1. Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures! Loddlenaut is a underwater, relaxing and open world game developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 4,101 reviews of which 4,024 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cute category.
9.4
4,024
77
-94%
18.83€
1.13€
2. The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home. The Last Campfire is a puzzle, adventure and singleplayer game developed and published by Hello Games. Released on October 07th 2021 has received 14,310 reviews of which 13,968 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cute games.
9.5
13,968
342
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
3. Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size! Tinykin is a 3d platformer, cute and action-adventure game developed by Splashteam and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 3,171 reviews of which 3,107 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cute games.
9.4
3,107
64
-93%
26.00€
1.82€
4. Dordogne
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey. Dordogne is a narrative, wholesome and cute game developed by UN JE NE SAIS QUOI and UMANIMATION and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on June 13th 2023 has received 1,023 reviews of which 945 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.7
945
78
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
5. Arcade Spirits
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking? Arcade Spirits is a cute, dating sim and lgbtq+ game developed by Fiction Factory Games and published by PQube. Released on February 12th 2019 has received 597 reviews of which 552 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.6
552
45
-93%
18.86€
1.32€
6. Cavern of Dreams
Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain. Cavern of Dreams is a old school, 3d platformer and cute game developed by Bynine Studio and published by Super Rare Originals. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 1,118 reviews of which 1,050 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.9
1,050
68
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
7. Ghost of a Tale
Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers. Ghost of a Tale is a adventure, stealth and atmospheric game developed and published by SeithCG. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 4,873 reviews of which 4,471 were positive and 402 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.9
4,471
402
-92%
18.75€
1.50€
8. KeyWe
KeyWe is a cute, co-operative postal puzzler starring Jeff and Debra, two small kiwi birds working in a whimsical post office. They must jump, flap, peck and butt-slam their way across an interactive landscape of levers, bells and buttons to get those messages delivered on time! KeyWe is a co-op, puzzle-platformer and cute game developed by Stonewheat & Sons and published by Fireshine Games. Released on August 31st 2021 has received 1,822 reviews of which 1,651 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.6
1,651
171
-92%
25.00€
2.00€
9. Mail Time
It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure! Mail Time is a exploration, cute and platformer game developed by Kela van der Deijl and published by indie.io. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 1,354 reviews of which 1,147 were positive and 207 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.1
1,147
207
-92%
19.25€
1.54€
10. Sticky Business
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet! Sticky Business is a casual, relaxing and simulation game developed by Spellgarden Games and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on July 17th 2023 has received 5,954 reviews of which 5,643 were positive and 311 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cute games.
9.2
5,643
311
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
Free cute games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play cute games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cute games.
1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a casual, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 14,374 reviews of which 14,074 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 133,712 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free cute games on Steam.
9.5
14,074
300
133,712
players
2. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,874 reviews of which 45,097 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,653, this cute game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free cute games on Steam.
9.6
45,097
777
2,653
players
3. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 597 reviews of which 499 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,352, this cute game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free cute games on Steam.
7.9
499
98
2,352
players
4. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends! Desktop Mate is a free to play, anime and cute game developed and published by infiniteloop. Released on January 07th 2025 has received 6,299 reviews of which 4,082 were positive and 2,217 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,116 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
6.4
4,082
2,217
1,116
players
5. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward! Incremental Epic Hero 2 is a simulation, idler and rpg game developed by Hapiwaku and published by Idle System and Inc.. Released on January 02nd 2025 has received 1,381 reviews of which 986 were positive and 395 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,056 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
6.9
986
395
1,056
players
6. Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet
Elevate your desktop experience by adopting a desktop waifu! Similar to a tamagotchi, she will keep you company on your desktop while you work or play other games! Pat her head, feed her snacks, give her plushies, or go fishing. Bring a little joy and cozy vibes to your daily routine! Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet is a cute, idler and cozy game developed by Mon Amiral and published by Silvervale. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 1,205 reviews of which 1,133 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 592 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.9
1,133
72
592
players
7. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game. HoloCure - Save the Fans! is a pixel graphics, bullet hell and anime game developed and published by KayAnimate. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 37,567 reviews of which 37,205 were positive and 362 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 575 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
9.7
37,205
362
575
players
8. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends! Super Auto Pets is a auto battler, free to play and strategy game developed and published by Team Wood Games. Released on September 24th 2021 has received 33,981 reviews of which 30,776 were positive and 3,205 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 560 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.9
30,776
3,205
560
players
9. Super Animal Royale
It’s a fight for furvival! Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, frenetic, top-down 2D battle royale where murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun across an abandoned safari park. Super Animal Royale is a battle royale, free to play and cute game developed and published by Pixile. Released on August 26th 2021 has received 42,203 reviews of which 39,518 were positive and 2,685 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 315 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
9.2
39,518
2,685
315
players
10. 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. Attracting a solid base of 249 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.1
514
83
249
players