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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Revita
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Samurai Bringer
Samurai Bringer is a roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough, where you cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology.
EZ2ON REBOOT : R
EZ2ON REBOOT : R – The latest entry in the beloved rhythm-action franchise is now released on Steam! Revisit the huge collection of classics with remastered audiovisual. Catch up with the freshest new songs and experiences.
Cat Cafe Manager
Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines!
Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer
Dōkyūsei is a seminal classic of the dating sim genre that first blew Japan's mind in 1992. This updated remake adds HD art, optional modern features, and for the first time ever, a global release.
NEKO-MIMI SWEET HOUSEMATES Vol. 1
What is one to do when face to face with a cat-eared, winged angel? Life will never be the same when the angel, Mint, moves in and becomes your new housemate. Follow Mint, a popular girl from the doujin circle "Animal Herb," as she stars in this brand new, heart-warmingly comedic game!
Touhou Ibunseki - Ayaria Dawn: ReCreation
(English Version Available) A classical Monopoly-like game with 20+ Touhou characters and 10+ official maps. Custom level editor, double resource system (money & crystal), electric dispatching, SP required dice throwing and weather system bring you a whole different game experience. Original characters are waiting for your challenge!
Hidden Cats in Paris
"Meow meow meow mes amies! A short and pleasant experience in beautiful Paris! Start with a monochromatic illustration, relax, and find all the cats one by one to reveal the final colored art. Advanced levels and extra bonuses. More than 680 hidden objects to find!"
Coromon
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!
FixFox
Arriving on a curious planet, Vix and her toolbox Tin explore space, fixing machines with unconventional tools and eating cozy meals with kind robot locals. On an epic adventure, the duo repairs an interstellar beacon, constructs giant mechs, and unravels a cosmic mystery that transcends existence.
Game Dev Story
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
Dungeon Village
Build a heroic hamlet that warriors and merchants can call home!
Poop Clicker
Have you always wanted to be a king, but all the kingdoms are already taken? Try to be the Poop King in the Poop Clicker game! A magical unicorn, sweet corn and others will help you with this! Unlock special upgrades, but take your time, because haste makes waste!
Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies
Takamine Kousei was living a carefree college life until, one day, he tragically died in an accident. But then, the bizarre happened: Takamine Kousei opened his eyes again. And what's more, when he woke up, it was the morning of the very day, he had died.
Animal Shelter
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Countryball: Europe 1890
Discover the 19th and 20th centuries with countryballs!
9-nine-:NewEpisode
Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!
No Place Like Home
Humanity Trashed the Earth and left for Mars. Only few remained. EXPLORE the world. Clean the environment, CRAFT with recycled resources. Domesticate animals. Rebuild your village. Restore environment and run your own post-apo FARM as there is No Place Like Home!
Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
Dungeons of Dreadrock
An immersive puzzle dungeon adventure in the spirit of 1980's home computer games. Dig your way through 100 levels into the ancient depths of Dreadrock Mountain. Winner of Google Indie Games Festival / Indie Clash 1st prize / PocketGamer People's Choice Finalist / GDWC best indie game nominee.
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 June 16th 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 cats, free to play and casual game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 23,425 reviews of which 22,904 were positive and 521 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cute game, thanks to its 144,381 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
22,904
521
144,381
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 46,362 reviews of which 45,577 were positive and 785 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,546 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cute games based on player count.
9.6
45,577
785
2,546
players
3. 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 103,228 reviews of which 98,711 were positive and 4,517 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,857 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cute games based on player count.
9.4
98,711
4,517
1,857
players
4. 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 idler, casual and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 834 reviews of which 636 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 1,805 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cute games.
7.3
636
198
1,805
players
5. 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 64,032 reviews of which 50,198 were positive and 13,834 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 1,233 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cute games.
7.7
50,198
13,834
1,233
players
6. 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 6,670 reviews of which 4,232 were positive and 2,438 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 986 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cute games.
6.3
4,232
2,438
986
players
7. 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 138,097 reviews of which 135,271 were positive and 2,826 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 922 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cute games.
9.7
135,271
2,826
922
players
8. 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 65,810 reviews of which 64,473 were positive and 1,337 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 815 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cute games.
9.6
64,473
1,337
815
players
9. 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 4,601 reviews of which 4,251 were positive and 350 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 726 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cute games.
8.9
4,251
350
726
players
10. 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 1,308 reviews of which 1,228 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 719 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cute games.
8.9
1,228
80
719
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cute games.
1. 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 cartoony game developed by Splashteam and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 3,386 reviews of which 3,315 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cute category.
9.4
3,315
71
-98%
24.50€
0.54€
2. A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build
An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen. A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build is a cute, puzzle and relaxing game developed by Alan Hazelden and Benjamin Davis and published by Draknek & Friends. Released on February 25th 2015 has received 1,050 reviews of which 1,003 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cute games.
9.0
1,003
47
-98%
14.79€
0.37€
3. Figment 2: Creed Valley
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments. Figment 2: Creed Valley is a soundtrack, exploration and puzzle game developed by Bedtime Digital Games and published by Bedtime Digital Games and 4Divinity. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,173 reviews of which 1,100 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cute games.
8.9
1,100
73
-98%
24.50€
0.52€
4. 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 4,903 reviews of which 4,498 were positive and 405 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.9
4,498
405
-98%
19.50€
0.46€
5. She Remembered Caterpillars
A fungipunk fantasy about love, loss, and holding on, told in the format of a color-based puzzle game. A tale as the bond between parent and child, this lush and bewildering title will have players testing their wits against a variety of challenges, all beautiful and very strange. She Remembered Caterpillars is a puzzle, indie and hand-drawn game developed by jumpsuit entertainment UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and published by Ysbryd Games and WhisperGames. Released on January 17th 2017 has received 524 reviews of which 497 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.8
497
27
-98%
11.99€
0.31€
6. 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 1,086 reviews of which 999 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.7
999
87
-98%
14.99€
0.33€
7. 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 599 reviews of which 555 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.6
555
44
-98%
19.99€
0.53€
8. Cosmic Express
Plan the train route for the universe's most awkward space colony! Cosmic Express is a difficult, cute and puzzle game developed by Cosmic Engineers, Alan Hazelden, Benjamin Davis and Tyu and published by Draknek & Friends. Released on March 16th 2017 has received 545 reviews of which 504 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.6
504
41
-98%
14.79€
0.41€
9. Moonstone Island
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training! Moonstone Island is a creature collector, deckbuilding and 2d game developed by Studio Supersoft and published by Raw Fury. Released on September 20th 2023 has received 3,857 reviews of which 3,257 were positive and 600 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.2
3,257
600
-98%
19.50€
0.52€
10. 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 1,392 reviews of which 1,180 were positive and 212 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.1
1,180
212
-98%
18.49€
0.52€
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 June 16th 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 cats, free to play and casual game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 23,425 reviews of which 22,904 were positive and 521 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 144,381 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free cute games on Steam.
9.6
22,904
521
144,381
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 46,362 reviews of which 45,577 were positive and 785 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 2,546, this cute game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free cute games on Steam.
9.6
45,577
785
2,546
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 idler, casual and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 834 reviews of which 636 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,805, this cute game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free cute games on Steam.
7.3
636
198
1,805
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 6,670 reviews of which 4,232 were positive and 2,438 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 986 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
6.3
4,232
2,438
986
players
5. 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 1,308 reviews of which 1,228 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 719 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.9
1,228
80
719
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 1,424 reviews of which 1,011 were positive and 413 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 707 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
6.9
1,011
413
707
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 37,986 reviews of which 37,623 were positive and 363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 645 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
9.7
37,623
363
645
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 34,269 reviews of which 31,032 were positive and 3,237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 603 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.9
31,032
3,237
603
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 42,367 reviews of which 39,667 were positive and 2,700 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 382 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
9.2
39,667
2,700
382
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 718 reviews of which 627 were positive and 91 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 254 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.2
627
91
254
players