Best Minimalist 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 minimalist games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free minimalist games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Mini Settlers
Mini Settlers is a minimalistic city builder! Settle islands, construct cities, and design efficient logistic networks to fulfill your buildings' needs and fuel population growth to adventure into new worlds.
Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 is the final chapter of the psychological thriller trilogy. With point-and-click mechanics, intricate puzzles, and cinematic cutscenes, immerse yourself in a dark horror experience that redefines the genre.
Lumberjacked
You wake up in a strange cabin deep in a mysterious forest, axe in hand, with only one way forward—through. Chop trees, sell logs, purchase and upgrade gear, and uncover the secrets hidden deep in the forest.
Commander Quest
Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!
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.
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding
SNØ is a minimalistic freeriding game. Push your limits for the high score, or simply explore the raw, endless wilderness.
Panelka
Panelka is a nostalgic, relaxing game where you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the post-Soviet era. Create your cozy apartment or garage with that familiar, warm interior from your childhood. You have a wide selection of furniture and many other interior details at your disposal.
100 Romantic Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in themed locations full of cats! 😻 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of special places and try to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🐈🕵️♂️ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈
xiuzhen idle
This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. （The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it）
Rift Wizard 2
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts.
Dreamcore
Step into the surreal with Dreamcore, a body-cam styled psychological horror game that plunges you into the eerie beauty of "liminal spaces." Unravel the mysteries of Dreamcore’s non-linear worlds and uncover its hidden secrets. Can you discover what lies beyond the edge of reality?
Cats and Seek: Toge Land
👋 Hi folks! In this fifth series, we will explore Toge Land and greet the cats there 😃 😻 Let's play hide and seek with the cats in Toge Land! ❤️ Can you find them all? ❤️
Idle Colony
A condensed incremental experience, where you build a colony to collect and merge bigger and bigger fruits. Combine game-changing technologies and special upgrades to find the best synergies and take your cash flow to another dimension.
100 Korea Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in the 🇰🇷 Korea 🍙, full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Korean 🥟🥢🍢 themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
LOK Digital
Learn a cryptic language of world-changing words and master their mind-bending effects. Embark on your charming puzzle-solving journey to help the LOK creatures thrive.
A Shelter Full of Cats
Everyone can be a hero! Help a cat rescuer take care of her rescuees and root for their adoption! Every cat deserves a chance to be loved. ❤️
100 New Year Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in the 🍾 New Year 🌲, full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of New Year🥂 themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Cats Hidden in Christmas
Cats Hidden in Christmas is a FREE hidden object game in which you must find 100 cats hidden in a festive, hand-drawn scene. Can you find them all? A game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator!
Deep Space Cache
Deep Space Cache is a short & simple semi-idle bullet heaven incremental asteroid miner game.
you're just imagining it
A chronic illness simulator. You think you have a chronic illness, but you don't know what. All you know is you are always in some state of pain. You've been to too many doctors to count... but you still have to live your life.
Most played minimalist games on Steam
Take a look at the top minimalist games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. Kingdom Two Crowns
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world. Kingdom Two Crowns is a tower defense, minimalist and city builder game developed by Stumpy🐙Squid, Fury Studios and Coatsink and published by Raw Fury. Released on December 11th 2018 has received 7,063 reviews of which 6,244 were positive and 819 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played minimalist game, thanks to its 739 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
6,244
819
739
players
2. Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom. Thronefall is a tower defense, strategy and city builder game developed and published by GrizzlyGames. Released on October 11th 2024 has received 20,544 reviews of which 19,846 were positive and 698 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 298 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among minimalist games based on player count.
9.4
19,846
698
298
players
3. Hexcells Infinite
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux. Hexcells Infinite is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed and published by Matthew Brown. Released on September 01st 2014 has received 4,440 reviews of which 4,311 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 196 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among minimalist games based on player count.
9.3
4,311
129
196
players
4. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving? Mini Metro is a strategy, puzzle and minimalist game developed and published by Dinosaur Polo Club. Released on November 06th 2015 has received 15,672 reviews of which 15,064 were positive and 608 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 116 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played minimalist games.
9.4
15,064
608
116
players
5. Incremental Adventures
Lead your heroes in their neverending adventures! A minimalistic Idle game where combat is fully automated. It's up to you to make the most of that automation to reach extremely high numbers! Incremental Adventures is a idler, automation and text-based game developed and published by Gniller. Released on August 11th 2020 has received 774 reviews of which 605 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 104 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played minimalist games.
7.4
605
169
104
players
6. Rift Wizard 2
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts. Rift Wizard 2 is a traditional roguelike, magic and procedural generation game developed and published by Dylan White. Released on January 31st 2025 has received 532 reviews of which 486 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played minimalist games.
8.5
486
46
96
players
7. 14 Minesweeper Variants
Minesweeper but the rules are changing. 14 Minesweeper Variants is a puzzle, logic and minimalist game developed by Alith Games and Artless Games and published by Artless Games. Released on November 14th 2022 has received 1,266 reviews of which 1,229 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played minimalist games.
9.2
1,229
37
84
players
8. Patrick's Parabox
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system. Patrick's Parabox is a puzzle, sokoban and logic game developed and published by Patrick Traynor. Released on March 29th 2022 has received 4,472 reviews of which 4,437 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played minimalist games.
9.5
4,437
35
58
players
9. Kingdom: New Lands
Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy. Kingdom: New Lands is a tower defense, survival and base-building game developed by Noio and published by Raw Fury. Released on August 09th 2016 has received 11,741 reviews of which 10,095 were positive and 1,646 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played minimalist games.
8.4
10,095
1,646
53
players
10. 14 Minesweeper Variants 2
Minesweeper but the rules are changing, again. 14 Minesweeper Variants 2 is a casual, puzzle and abstract game developed by Alith Games and Artless Games and published by Artless Games. Released on June 14th 2024 has received 303 reviews of which 293 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played minimalist games.
8.8
293
10
50
players
Best deals on minimalist games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of minimalist games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted minimalist games.
1. ABRISS - build to destroy
ABRISS is an atmospheric physics-destruction building game.Build structures from parts to let them crash into your targets. Unlock new parts, destroy more, witness entropy at its worst in digital-brutalist cityscapes. Build to destroy. ABRISS - build to destroy is a minimalist, logic and puzzle game developed by Randwerk and published by astragon Entertainment. Released on September 05th 2023 has received 501 reviews of which 423 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for minimalist category.
7.9
423
78
-98%
14.99€
0.44€
2. No Longer Home
No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary. No Longer Home is a interactive fiction, lgbtq+ and story rich game developed by Humble Grove, Hana Lee, Cel Davison, Adrienne Lombardo and Eli Rainsberry and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on July 30th 2021 has received 384 reviews of which 253 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in minimalist games.
6.3
253
131
-97%
14.79€
0.49€
3. Kingdom: New Lands
Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy. Kingdom: New Lands is a tower defense, survival and base-building game developed by Noio and published by Raw Fury. Released on August 09th 2016 has received 11,741 reviews of which 10,095 were positive and 1,646 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in minimalist games.
8.4
10,095
1,646
-96%
14.99€
0.61€
4. Minit
Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time. Minit is a minimalist, adventure and indie game developed by JW, Kitty, Jukio and Dom and published by Devolver Digital. Released on April 03rd 2018 has received 2,617 reviews of which 2,339 were positive and 278 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
8.6
2,339
278
-95%
9.75€
0.49€
5. THOTH
THOTH is a challenging twin-stick shooter you can conquer alone or cooperatively with a friend. Each stage is handcrafted to test coordination and puzzle-solving skills. Colorful minimalist graphics combine with an intense unnerving soundtrack, making for an exciting mix of art and arcade. THOTH is a action, indie and twin stick shooter game developed by Carlsen Games and published by Double Fine Presents. Released on October 07th 2016 has received 502 reviews of which 419 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
7.8
419
83
-93%
4.99€
0.37€
6. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game. Hook is a casual, puzzle and relaxing game developed and published by Maciej Targoni. Released on July 06th 2015 has received 8,887 reviews of which 8,617 were positive and 270 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
9.4
8,617
270
-90%
1.99€
0.21€
7. The Ramp
A digital toy for skateboard loving people. Pure flow, no extra fluff. The Ramp is a skateboarding, sports and skating game developed by Paul Schnepf and published by hyperparadise. Released on August 03rd 2021 has received 1,490 reviews of which 1,377 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
8.8
1,377
113
-90%
4.99€
0.53€
8. Two Digits
Simple, minimalist and difficult. Two Digits is a perfect blend between insanity and happiness. You are given 9 numbers less than 100, and all you have to do is to choose two subsets with the same sum. Two Digits is a casual, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Cleverweek. Released on May 22nd 2015 has received 405 reviews of which 291 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
6.8
291
114
-87%
1.99€
0.27€
9. Kingdom Two Crowns
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world. Kingdom Two Crowns is a tower defense, minimalist and city builder game developed by Stumpy🐙Squid, Fury Studios and Coatsink and published by Raw Fury. Released on December 11th 2018 has received 7,063 reviews of which 6,244 were positive and 819 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
8.6
6,244
819
-85%
19.99€
3.05€
10. Three Digits
Three Digits is the sequel to our first game Two Digits. You are given 14 numbers less than 1000, and all you have to do is to choose two subsets with the same sum. Three Digits is a indie, casual and puzzle game developed and published by Cleverweek. Released on August 14th 2015 has received 308 reviews of which 226 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
6.9
226
82
-83%
1.99€
0.35€
Free minimalist games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play minimalist games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play minimalist games.
1. Incremental Adventures
Lead your heroes in their neverending adventures! A minimalistic Idle game where combat is fully automated. It's up to you to make the most of that automation to reach extremely high numbers! Incremental Adventures is a idler, automation and text-based game developed and published by Gniller. Released on August 11th 2020 has received 774 reviews of which 605 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 104 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free minimalist games on Steam.
7.4
605
169
104
players
2. Slider
Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time. Slider is a puzzle, adventure and logic game developed and published by boomo. Released on July 24th 2024 has received 339 reviews of which 329 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.9
329
10
6
players
3. Micro Platformer
A minimalistic platformer with a 1x1 tileset. No enemies, no bullets, no lasers. Just sheer platforming. Micro Platformer is a precision platformer, difficult and minimalist game developed and published by Daveyyy. Released on April 21st 2020 has received 1,714 reviews of which 1,660 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
9.2
1,660
54
2
players
4. Home Wind
Home Wind is a minimalist, relaxing and cozy city builder about creating large settlements based on proximity tactics. All for free! Home Wind is a city builder, minimalist and strategy game developed and published by Adi Zhavo. Released on March 10th 2022 has received 808 reviews of which 730 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.5
730
78
2
players
5. Word Game: Episode 0
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win! Word Game: Episode 0 is a minimalist, indie and pixel graphics game developed and published by Team9. Released on January 14th 2021 has received 4,538 reviews of which 4,482 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
9.5
4,482
56
1
players
6. 5050
Each time you press the button, it will either double or lose all the points you’ve put in. How much will you risk? 5050 is a arcade, gambling and casual game developed by and published by Follow The Fun. Released on August 20th 2023 has received 330 reviews of which 292 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.2
292
38
1
players
7. Hamster
Hamster is an idle clicker Game in which you click a Hamster to make him shiver. Each click has a random chance to make him shake a little more, or a little less. Can you make him go crazy? Hamster is a casual, clicker and idler game developed and published by Hamster Games. Released on June 28th 2024 has received 404 reviews of which 305 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
7.1
305
99
1
players
8. Press Any Key
Just press any key. Press Any Key is a free to play, casual and clicker game developed and published by LostVolBytes. Released on April 17th 2024 has received 351 reviews of which 338 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.8
338
13
9. Space Between Worlds
Did you ever pay attention to the importance of space? Space Between Worlds is a short puzzle game that expresses the concept of proximity and lets the player interpret the context and arc of the story. Space Between Worlds is a free to play, casual and indie game developed by 4H StudioLab and published by 4H StudioLab and GrabTheGames. Released on July 30th 2018 has received 472 reviews of which 450 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.8
450
22
10. RYB
RYB is a logic puzzle game that plays like a combination of sudoku and minesweeper. RYB is a indie, puzzle and free to play game developed and published by FLEB. Released on November 17th 2016 has received 433 reviews of which 390 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.4
390
43