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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Kairo Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny.Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game.

Price -12% 4.43€
Rating 7.1
Release 24 Apr 2013
Antichamber Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Price -39% 11.67€
Rating 9.3
Release 31 Jan 2013
Super Hexagon Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Price -77% 0.71€
Rating 9.5
Release 27 Nov 2012
Thomas Was Alone Guide a group of rectangles through a series of obstacles, using their different skills together to get to the end of each environment.

Price -95% 0.46€
Rating 9.1
Release 12 Nov 2012
iBomber Defense Pacific iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.

Price -86% 0.84€
Rating 7.8
Release 01 Mar 2012
PixelJunk™ Eden Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 02 Feb 2012
EDGE EDGE, the award winning retro-styled platform game has been extended! Now with over 40 brand new levels, additional music and all-new races against the notorious Dark Cube!

Price -90% 0.72€
Rating 8.8
Release 11 Aug 2011
LIMBO Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 02 Aug 2011
BIT.TRIP RUNNER Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Price -89% 0.94€
Rating 8.3
Release 28 Feb 2011
BIT.TRIP BEAT From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, BIT.TRIP BEAT is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.

Price 7.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 02 Nov 2010
Hacker Evolution Hacker Evolution is a hacking simulation game, featuring unparalleled graphics and features. You play the role of a former intelligence agent, specializing in computer security. When a chain of events sets off worldwide, leaving critical service disabled, you assume the role a computer hacker to find out what happened and attempt to stop...

Price -67% 0.99€
Rating 6.6
Release 14 Sep 2010
VVVVVV VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Price -89% 0.55€
Rating 9.3
Release 07 Sep 2010
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.

Price -75% 2.07€
Rating 8.2
Release 18 Aug 2009