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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Osmos
Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack. Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: ejecting matter also shrinks you. Relax - good things come to those who wait.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 May 07th 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 649 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
6,244
819
649
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 20,281 reviews of which 19,603 were positive and 678 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 276 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among minimalist games based on player count.
9.4
19,603
678
276
players
3. 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. Mini Settlers is a early access, base-building and automation game developed by Knight Owl Games and published by Goblinz Publishing and IndieArk. Released on May 06th 2025 has received 361 reviews of which 336 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 218 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among minimalist games based on player count.
8.6
336
25
218
players
4. 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 4,420 reviews of which 4,293 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 182 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played minimalist games.
9.3
4,293
127
182
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 109 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played minimalist games.
7.4
605
169
109
players
6. 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 15,608 reviews of which 15,004 were positive and 604 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played minimalist games.
9.4
15,004
604
94
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 1,240 reviews of which 1,203 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
1,203
37
69
players
8. Factory Town Idle
An entire town builder experience packed into a living spreadsheet. Build housing, assign workers, then craft and sell a huge variety of items to level up your town and expand your civilization across the world! Factory Town Idle is a casual, idler and minimalist game developed and published by Erik Asmussen. Released on January 08th 2024 has received 1,072 reviews of which 980 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played minimalist games.
8.6
980
92
64
players
9. 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 sokoban, puzzle and logic game developed and published by Patrick Traynor. Released on March 29th 2022 has received 4,311 reviews of which 4,279 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played minimalist games.
9.5
4,279
32
59
players
10. 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 11,708 reviews of which 10,068 were positive and 1,640 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played minimalist games.
8.4
10,068
1,640
55
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 May 07th 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 494 reviews of which 422 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 88% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for minimalist category.
8
422
72
-88%
14.67€
1.76€
2. 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 500 reviews of which 418 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in minimalist games.
7.8
418
82
-80%
5.00€
1.00€
3. 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 378 reviews of which 253 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in minimalist games.
6.4
253
125
-80%
14.79€
2.95€
4. 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 74% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
8.6
6,244
819
-74%
20.23€
5.26€
5. Burly Men at Sea
A branching folktale misadventure about a trio of large, bearded fishermen. Shape a custom tale that begins again where it ends, through waters where lurk creatures from Scandinavian folklore. Burly Men at Sea is a adventure, casual and indie game developed and published by Brain&Brain. Released on September 29th 2016 has received 483 reviews of which 304 were positive and 179 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 68% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
6.1
304
179
-68%
9.63€
3.08€
6. Factory Town Idle
An entire town builder experience packed into a living spreadsheet. Build housing, assign workers, then craft and sell a huge variety of items to level up your town and expand your civilization across the world! Factory Town Idle is a casual, idler and minimalist game developed and published by Erik Asmussen. Released on January 08th 2024 has received 1,072 reviews of which 980 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
8.6
980
92
-60%
4.99€
1.99€
7. Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles
Bulwark: Evolution mixes elements of a chill builder with grand strategy and exploration elements. It's a genre bending experimental game that can be both a peaceful building experience or a total conquest with airships, warbirds and fortresses. It's up to the player to decide. Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles is a city builder, combat and minimalist game developed by Tomas Sala and published by Wired Productions. Released on March 26th 2024 has received 1,130 reviews of which 957 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 55% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
8.1
957
173
-55%
19.50€
8.77€
8. 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 1,483 reviews of which 1,372 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 47% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
8.8
1,372
111
-47%
5.02€
2.66€
9. NO THING
The year is 1994 and it is the future. NO THING is a minimalistic surreal action game set in totalitarian regime of future. Tells the story of an office clerk who is sent with important message to the Queen of Ice. NO THING is a indie, action and adventure game developed and published by Evil Indie Games. Released on April 07th 2016 has received 310 reviews of which 269 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 32% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
8.0
269
41
-32%
4.00€
2.72€
10. 140
140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack. 140 is a platformer, indie and rhythm game developed and published by Carlsen Games. Released on October 16th 2013 has received 4,589 reviews of which 4,244 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for minimalist games.
8.9
4,244
345
-30%
5.01€
3.51€
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 May 07th 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 109 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
109
players
2. 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 426 reviews of which 385 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.4
385
41
4
players
3. 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 398 reviews of which 303 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
7.2
303
95
4
players
4. 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 330 reviews of which 321 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.9
321
9
3
players
5. 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 1,705 reviews of which 1,650 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
9.2
1,650
55
2
players
6. 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 806 reviews of which 728 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.5
728
78
2
players
7. 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 349 reviews of which 337 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.9
337
12
1
players
8. 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 4,531 reviews of which 4,475 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
9.5
4,475
56
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 473 reviews of which 451 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
451
22
10. 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 326 reviews of which 286 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free minimalist games on Steam.
8.1
286
40