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, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Minimalist games on Steam.

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Word Game 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!

Price 29.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 21 Jan 2022
Zodiacats Follow cat Catherine on her journey for the lost astrology papyri and learn more about her job as a witch assistant for bringing good vibes into this Earth! Let Catherine guide you through the zodiac wheel, showing you about features of each solar sign. You can also learn about your cat's sign!

Price 1.95€
Rating 9.3
Release 21 Jan 2022
Ever Seen A Cat? A relaxing hidden object game. Find cats in several stylish environments! Every play through is different!

Price 1.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 18 Jan 2022
100 hidden fish The fish hid. Try to find them all! A very large location.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 17 Jan 2022
Democracy 4 Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...

Price -76% 6.51€
Rating 8.1
Release 13 Jan 2022
Crow Story Jump, dive, and platform through this minimalistic indie 3D platformer about a little crow trying to save his friends.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.7
Release 24 Dec 2021
SCARF Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 23 Dec 2021
Eraser Throw your stick-figure-self at cannonballs and airplanes in an upward pursuit of the eraser! Play cooperatively online to share the journey! Who's to say whether the company will help or hinder, though...

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 15 Dec 2021
Lingo Lingo is a first person word puzzle game with a large, abstract world to explore. With its epiphany-driven gameplay and impossible geometry, Lingo provides a unique and nonlinear experience.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.8
Release 12 Dec 2021
Stuck In Time A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure.

Price 6.59€
Rating 8.0
Release 09 Dec 2021
Momotype An experimental, horror visual novel about raising a virtual pet. Help a tamagotchi-like creature navigate his angst. We love Momo!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 03 Dec 2021
Melvor Idle Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen.

Price -76% 2.39€
Rating 8.8
Release 18 Nov 2021
100 hidden frogs The frogs hid. Can you find them?

Price Free to play
Rating 9.5
Release 15 Nov 2021
Piratopia Set sail in the open seas and plunder solo, PvE or PvP. Trade goods for ship upgrades or equipments to hunt the Kraken, all in the same Server. Dominate by yourself or with maties. Arrrr for free!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 11 Nov 2021
Open Hexagon Four buttons, one goal: survive. Are you ready for a real challenge? -- Become the best and climb the leaderboards in Open Hexagon, a fast-paced adrenalinic arcade game that's easy to learn but hard to master!

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 02 Nov 2021
Dogs Organized Neatly In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange lovely doggos in a way that fits the grid. Dogs Organized Neatly comes with 80 brand-new hand-crafted levels and a whole bunch of dogs in all shapes and sizes.

Price 2.49€
Rating 9.3
Release 01 Nov 2021
[Chilla's Art] The Radio Station | 深夜放送 The Radio Station | 深夜放送 is a Japanese psychological horror game.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 30 Oct 2021
DUSK '82: ULTIMATE EDITION DUSK '82 is a simple but addictive action-puzzler demake of the cult shooter DUSK, inspired by classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban.

Price -96% 0.30€
Rating 8.8
Release 22 Oct 2021
Sailwind Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here!

Price 16.79€
Rating 8.7
Release 18 Oct 2021
DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS Dungeon Encounters is a unique dungeon exploration RPG in which you lead an expedition to chart the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters. Strategize to survive!

Price -71% 8.99€
Rating 6.6
Release 14 Oct 2021
100 hidden dogs Hidden object game in the alien setting. Black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. A large location and cute dogs.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 14 Oct 2021
Increlution Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic incremental game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation has a better chance at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 13 Oct 2021
Midnight Protocol Midnight Protocol is a tactical narrative-driven RPG with unique keyboard-only controls. Hack into servers, beat security systems and discover encrypted secrets while you try to find answers to why and how you got doxxed.

Price -98% 0.39€
Rating 8.0
Release 13 Oct 2021
100 hidden birds 2 Hidden object game in the cartoon city style. Animation and puzzles. Very large location. Ultra hard! Really very difficult!

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 08 Oct 2021