Best Pixel Graphics 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 pixel graphics games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free pixel graphics games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Honey, I Joined a Cult
It's time to start working towards that ultimate goal of enlightenment, faith and money…lots and lots of money! Become the ultimate tycoon - create, customise, and manage your own cult whilst listening to funky music. Welcome to Honey, I Joined a Cult!
Spellbook Demonslayers
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Last Command
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Settlement Survival
In this city-building game, you will lead a group of survivors in their search for a new home. Manipulate the landscape, manage limited supplies, plant crops, hunt wildlife, gather resources, and develop trade routes to build a bustling and unique town.
Endoparasitic
Three limbs ripped off, infected with a deadly parasite, you must save your research. Drag yourself through the corridors of a secret research lab on a remote asteroid, fight off horribly mutated monsters, inject countless syringes of vaccines, and survive at all costs.
Void Scrappers
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Fhtagn Simulator
Fhtagn Simulator is a Cthulhu Roulette Deckbuilder. Set up card slots on roulette to maximize card's value. Collect evil creatures, spells, items and environment to build your deck. Your ultimate mission is to sacrifice spirit collected by cards to unseal the ancient gods that have come to earth!
FAITH: The Unholy Trinity
What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, insane cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Scare" of the 1980s.
Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play!
Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Hell is Others
Hell is Others is an extraction top-down shooter combining roguelike elements. Outside the safety of your apartment lies the noir hellscape that is Century City. A city of endless night that straddles the line between reality and insanity. Explore, hunt, and loot in a place where blood is currency.
Internet Generation
A story about a dying chat server. Moderators are abusing their power, the owner has neglected the server, and the lives of members are miserable. And you, as a newcomer, will pick up your keyboard, and overthrow the owner and moderators' tyranny!
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is a satirical action-adventure, brought to life by a twisted and wicked tale. Featuring hard but fair combat, *full character customization, unique battle armor and engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore, Nostalgaia plunges you into almost certain death at every turn.
Lucy Dreaming
Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.
Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game. Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! You can play it alone or with up to 8 friends, locally or through Steam remote, you can choose whether to play competitively, cooperatively, or even both!
Paradise Marsh
Stars vanished from the sky and scattered across a perfect endless wetland... Catch bugs and chat with many characters while playfully wandering through peaceful scenery. But don't lose sight of the night sky, the constellations need help!
CULTIC
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3
The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!
Alina of the Arena
A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!
The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
TRIANGLE STRATEGY
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Unusual Findings
Three friends uncover mysteries in the 1980s. Follow their amazing adventures in a game where your decisions really matter. Be prepared to spin like a record on your incredible journey back to the era of synthesizers, VHS Rental stores, 8 bits games and evil alien conspiracies.Most played pixel graphics games on Steam
Take a look at the top pixel graphics games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? Stardew Valley is a farming sim, pixel graphics and multiplayer game developed and published by ConcernedApe. Released on February 26th 2016 has received 875,966 reviews of which 862,289 were positive and 13,677 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played pixel graphics game, thanks to its 34,202 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
862,289
13,677
34,202
players
2. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and mmorpg game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,042 reviews of which 16,738 were positive and 4,304 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 16,143 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among pixel graphics games based on player count.
7.8
16,738
4,304
16,143
players
3. Cookie Clicker
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam. Cookie Clicker is a clicker, idler and casual game developed by Orteil and DashNet and published by Playsaurus. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 78,685 reviews of which 76,069 were positive and 2,616 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 10,734 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among pixel graphics games based on player count.
9.5
76,069
2,616
10,734
players
4. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games. Aseprite is a pixel graphics, design & illustration and animation & modeling game developed by David Capello and published by Igara Studio. Released on February 22nd 2016 has received 21,444 reviews of which 21,252 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 4,791 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.7
21,252
192
4,791
players
5. Lossless Scaling
All-in-one gaming utility for scaling and frame generation Lossless Scaling is a utilities, software and pixel graphics game developed and published by THS. Released on December 28th 2018 has received 23,466 reviews of which 20,914 were positive and 2,552 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 4,494 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
8.7
20,914
2,552
4,494
players
6. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Vampire Survivors is a action roguelike, bullet hell and pixel graphics game developed and published by poncle. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 249,259 reviews of which 245,438 were positive and 3,821 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 3,579 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.7
245,438
3,821
3,579
players
7. Core Keeper
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core. Core Keeper is a pixel graphics, open world survival craft and online co-op game developed by Pugstorm and published by Fireshine Games and bilibili. Released on August 27th 2024 has received 54,228 reviews of which 50,366 were positive and 3,862 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,781 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.1
50,366
3,862
2,781
players
8. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,426 reviews of which 7,181 were positive and 1,245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 2,434 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
8.3
7,181
1,245
2,434
players
9. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole. DAVE THE DIVER is a pixel graphics, casual and management game developed and published by MINTROCKET. Released on June 28th 2023 has received 127,289 reviews of which 123,493 were positive and 3,796 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,290 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.6
123,493
3,796
2,290
players
10. Death Must Die
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game. Death Must Die is a action roguelike, bullet hell and rogue-lite game developed and published by Realm Archive. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 19,616 reviews of which 18,078 were positive and 1,538 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. With 2,111 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9
18,078
1,538
2,111
players
Best deals on pixel graphics games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of pixel graphics games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted pixel graphics games.
1. Lords and Villeins
Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy! Lords and Villeins is a colony sim, strategy and city builder game developed by Honestly Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on November 10th 2022 has received 867 reviews of which 628 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for pixel graphics category.
7.0
628
239
-96%
27.50€
1.10€
2. Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom! Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a fantasy, metroidvania and exploration game developed by LABS Works and published by DANGEN Entertainment. Released on June 03rd 2021 has received 1,147 reviews of which 1,043 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in pixel graphics games.
8.6
1,043
104
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. Valfaris
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole. Valfaris is a action, indie and gore game developed by Steel Mantis and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 2,515 reviews of which 2,079 were positive and 436 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in pixel graphics games.
8.0
2,079
436
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
4. Souldiers
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat. Souldiers is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and action game developed by Retro Forge and published by Dear Villagers. Released on June 02nd 2022 has received 2,645 reviews of which 1,797 were positive and 848 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
6.6
1,797
848
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. The Darkside Detective
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective. The Darkside Detective is a point & click, detective and pixel graphics game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 4,683 reviews of which 4,424 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
9.1
4,424
259
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
6. Moonlighter
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero. Moonlighter is a hack and slash, pixel graphics and dungeon crawler game developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 bit studios. Released on May 29th 2018 has received 19,759 reviews of which 16,277 were positive and 3,482 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.1
16,277
3,482
-93%
21.14€
1.48€
7. Party Hard 2
It's 3am and you just want to get some sleep. Welcome back to Party Hard! Stop parties using hundreds of new ways, incidentally destroy a drug syndicate, and save the Earth from an alien invasion. May the chickens be with you! Party Hard 2 is a indie, violent and action game developed by Pinokl Games, Kverta and Hologryph and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 25th 2018 has received 2,981 reviews of which 2,354 were positive and 627 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
7.6
2,354
627
-93%
19.00€
1.33€
8. Blade Assault
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades. Blade Assault is a action, rogue-like and pixel graphics game developed by TeamSuneat and published by NEOWIZ. Released on January 17th 2022 has received 2,220 reviews of which 1,670 were positive and 550 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
7.3
1,670
550
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
9. Eternal Edge +
Eternal Edge + is a casual Action-Adventure role-playing game following Cross, an Age-old warrior who is trying to wake his lost Wife from an Eternal slumber. Only together can they defeat the Skeleton King. Eternal Edge + is a action rpg, exploration and character customization game developed by Righteous Weasel Games and Ignatios Prouctions LLC and published by Sedoc LLC and GrabTheGames. Released on May 07th 2022 has received 683 reviews of which 485 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
6.8
485
198
-93%
12.49€
0.87€
10. RIOT: Civil Unrest
As civil crisis deepens and inequality tears the very fabric of society the discontentment of the masses manifests itself in violent public disturbances and civil disorder. Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest places you in some of the world’s most fractious disputes. RIOT: Civil Unrest is a strategy, simulation and indie game developed by Leonard Menchiari, IV Productions and Ivan Venturi Productions and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Released on February 12th 2019 has received 1,803 reviews of which 1,235 were positive and 568 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
6.7
1,235
568
-93%
16.00€
1.12€
Free pixel graphics games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play pixel graphics games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play pixel graphics games.
1. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and mmorpg game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,042 reviews of which 16,738 were positive and 4,304 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 16,143 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free pixel graphics games on Steam.
7.8
16,738
4,304
16,143
players
2. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,426 reviews of which 7,181 were positive and 1,245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,434, this pixel graphics game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.3
7,181
1,245
2,434
players
3. Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend! Realm of the Mad God Exalt is a pixel graphics, mmorpg and free to play game developed by Wild Shadow Studios and Deca Live Operations GmbH and published by Deca Live Operations GmbH. Released on February 20th 2012 has received 46,480 reviews of which 38,645 were positive and 7,835 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,246, this pixel graphics game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.2
38,645
7,835
1,246
players
4. Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition
The legendary mobile multiplayer FPS Pixel Gun 3D comes to PC! Experience an enhanced world of colorful, blocky action. Featuring dozens of game modes and maps, 1500+ guns plus cross-platform multiplayer and progression. Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition is a pvp, pixel graphics and multiplayer game developed and published by Cubic Games Studio. Released on April 02nd 2024 has received 37,593 reviews of which 25,021 were positive and 12,572 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,185 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
6.6
25,021
12,572
1,185
players
5. Idle Slayer
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music. Idle Slayer is a casual, idler and free to play game developed and published by Pablo Leban. Released on December 21st 2020 has received 8,521 reviews of which 7,286 were positive and 1,235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,020 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.3
7,286
1,235
1,020
players
6. Realm Grinder
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever! Realm Grinder is a free to play, clicker and pixel graphics game developed by Divine Games and published by Kongregate. Released on June 15th 2017 has received 7,059 reviews of which 6,148 were positive and 911 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 761 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.5
6,148
911
761
players
7. Trove
Grab your friends, hone your blades, and set off for an epic procedurally generated adventure in Trove! Battle the Shadow in realms filled with dungeons and items created by your fellow players. Whether hunting treasure or building realms of your own, it’s never been this good to be square! Trove is a free to play, open world and sandbox game developed and published by gamigo US Inc.. Released on July 09th 2015 has received 92,348 reviews of which 74,114 were positive and 18,234 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 712 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
7.9
74,114
18,234
712
players
8. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game. HoloCure - Save the Fans! is a pixel graphics, bullet hell and anime game developed and published by KayAnimate. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 37,567 reviews of which 37,205 were positive and 362 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 575 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
9.7
37,205
362
575
players
9. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes. Coloring Pixels is a free to play, pixel graphics and relaxing game developed and published by ToastieLabs. Released on August 17th 2018 has received 7,827 reviews of which 7,537 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 472 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
9.3
7,537
290
472
players
10. Soda Dungeon 2
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for. Soda Dungeon 2 is a free to play, rpg and idler game developed by AN Productions and Poxpower and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on July 09th 2020 has received 5,395 reviews of which 5,093 were positive and 302 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 252 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
9.1
5,093
302
252
players