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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Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City!
LEGO® Builder's Journey
LEGO Builder’s Journey is an atmospheric, geometric puzzle game that asks us to sometimes follow the instructions… and sometimes to break the rules.
Idle Monster TD
An endless Tower Defense game of epic Monsters vs evil War Machines. Unlock and upgrade tons of unique elemental Monsters (Water, Air, Earth, and Fire) to defend your home from an infinite swarm of robots. Strategize the most effective placement of Monsters to synergize their elemental abilities.
My Friend Stalin
For the first time on steam. The greatest dictator of all time is now dancing on your desktop!
Luna's Fishing Garden
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Adorable Witch
This is a casual strategy game, how to avoid the devil and guide the direction of the water droplets is the key to clear the game.
Minute of Islands
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Beasts of Maravilla Island
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Fossil Corner
You're a retired paleontologist. Collect fossils and solve puzzles in the calm of your old garage!
Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche
Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Saga Planets, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. The game won numerous awards in the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, characters, and story.
Livestream: Escape from Hotel Izanami
In this side-scrolling action-adventure game, you'll need to scour the inside of an abandoned hotel, looking for clues to solve the mystery of the hotel and ensure your escape from a mysterious, murderous mascot intent to kill.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Save Me, Sakuya-san!
She's here to help! Let Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project comfort you after encountering some hardships in this beautiful visual novel that aims to heal your troubles away!
The Longest Road on Earth
A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS
A new EDF adventure begins! Only this time, the action unfolds in a parallel world where the Earth is made of digital blocks. This world has befallen into chaos, as the once peaceful square Earth has been shattered into pieces. Shape aside, it is an Earth nonetheless which needs to be defended.
Vivid Knight
"Vivid Knight" is a "party-building roguelike" game in which you collect friends who have been turned into jewels and fight by combining their abilities! Explore the ever-changing dungeon and harness the gems you have gathered to challenge the labyrinth!
Toy Tinker Simulator: BETA
Have you ever wanted to be a toy tinker? Here you can take the first step to become one! This is a tiny portion of Toy Tinker Simulator, which includes only ten toys.
Samorost 1
Explore the beginnings of the Samorost series in the space gnome’s original bite-sized adventure, formerly released in 2003. Now with remastered sounds, enhanced graphics, and new music by Floex.
Fearmonium
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.
Royal Revolt II
Royal Revolt 2 is an asynchronous PvP Reverse Tower Defense game full of medieval magic and action-laden battles.Can you set up your defenses so other Kings and Queens can't crash your castle gates? We're throwing down the gauntlet. Will you pick it up?
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