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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SUPERHOT SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Price -96% 1.11€
Rating 9.0
Release 25 Feb 2016
Hitman GO: Definitive Edition Hitman GO is a simple to play, but difficult to master turn-based strategy game set in a stunning interpretation of the Hitman universe.

Price -80% 1.59€
Rating 8.2
Release 23 Feb 2016
Bit Blaster XL Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Price -42% 0.58€
Rating 9.3
Release 22 Jan 2016
Linea, the Game The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 04 Jan 2016
SquareCells SquareCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 07 Dec 2015
hocus perspective illusion puzzle based on M.C. Escher drawings and impossible shapes

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 18 Nov 2015
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?

Price -75% 2.11€
Rating 9.4
Release 06 Nov 2015
Colortone Your way to freedom only involves your intelligence and the puzzles!

Price -96% 0.14€
Rating 6.7
Release 29 Oct 2015
Star Sky Star Sky is a game about a man taking a midnight stroll. You take the same road as many times as you want, each time hopefully unlocking new encounters. Can you unlock the mysteries of the night?

Price -78% 0.87€
Rating 7.1
Release 23 Oct 2015
Expand Expand is a meditative video game in which you explore a circular labyrinth that constantly twists, stretches and expands around you.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 30 Sep 2015
Doodle God Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

Price -97% 0.44€
Rating 7.2
Release 24 Sep 2015
Flywrench Flywrench is a frenetic action game from the makers of Nidhogg about piloting an aerobatic ship through the depths of space.

Price 6.89€
Rating 8.8
Release 24 Aug 2015
Volume Pure stealth action and infinite level creation from the award-winning studio behind Thomas Was Alone. Enter the Volume to halt Gisborne Industries' corruption and train the masses to rob from the rich. Features weekly content updates in curated Staff Picks section.

Price -86% 2.52€
Rating 7.3
Release 18 Aug 2015
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.

Price -83% 0.35€
Rating 6.9
Release 14 Aug 2015
INK INK is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Defeat all enemies in the room and reach the goal! However, the terrain is invisible, so you need to discover the terrain by physically bumping into it, by performing a double jump or by, well, dying.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 05 Aug 2015
Fingerbones Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.7
Release 03 Aug 2015
Duet Elegant and minimal, Duet asks players simply to navigate two orbiting spheres past an increasingly complex maze of falling obstacles. As the difficulty increases, the tension mounts, and a peculiar narrative unfolds.

Price -87% 0.52€
Rating 8.9
Release 03 Aug 2015
Absolute Drift Absolute Drift is a racing game about becoming a master at the art of drifting.

Price -96% 0.59€
Rating 8.5
Release 29 Jul 2015
Hook HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

Price -90% 0.21€
Rating 9.4
Release 06 Jul 2015
oO "oO" is a hardcore minimal arcade game.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 06 Jul 2015
Loot Hero DX A legendary Dragon is haunting the lands. Towns are set ablaze, and its magic power resurrects the evil creatures of the world. A hero is needed to travel to the corners of the lands and slay the beast to restore peace.

Price -83% 0.53€
Rating 7.1
Release 03 Jul 2015
The Adventures of Mr. Bobley The Adventures of Mr. Bobley is a 3d platformer adventure game featuring physics based puzzles and challenges that also require you to drive vehicles and operate heavy machinery. Set at a skyscraper construction site. The game is all about physics and interaction with the environment.

Price -86% 0.28€
Rating 6.1
Release 01 Jul 2015
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.

Price 1.99€
Rating 6.8
Release 22 May 2015
Quell An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.

Price -90% 0.43€
Rating 9.0
Release 14 May 2015