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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METAL SLUG 2
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Project Starship
Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?
Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Hyper Light Drifter
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
When a mysterious beam from space transforms the world into a game, the Angry Video Game Nerd must return to put the "ASS" in ASSimilation. Utilize new mechanics, power-ups, abilities, and collectible armor pieces to defeat your most powerful foe yet, and save the world!
The Last Door: Season 2 - Collector's Edition
In Season 2 of The Last Door, the search for his missing client will bring psychiatrist John Wakefield deeper into a conspiracy of darkness and closer to the heart of madness than ever before.
1993 Space Machine
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
SAMOLIOTIK
SAMOLIOTIK is a stylish shoot-em-up with different enemies, bosses, colour palettes, power-ups, set in different eras. In this game you will fight Adolf Gutler,The Illuminati, and other creatures.
Slain: Back from Hell
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition
A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Helen's Mysterious Castle
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Pharaoh Rebirth+
An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!
Prison Run and Gun
The recent events in a state prison, involving Jake from Team Hot Guns was a perfect moment for some prisoners to escape - you are one of them.
Out There Somewhere
You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.
Beat Da Beat
Hurrican-like Bullet Hell. Avoid the rain of bullets to the rhythms of "dubstep". Help the hero to defeat the aliens and to take revenge on the interstellar aggressor!
Shardlight
A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Space Pilgrim Episode IV: Sol
Locked away in the most secure prison in the galaxy, with little hope of escape, Gail Pilgrim faces the most difficult ordeals of her life. Her only hope lies in trusting those who she has come to regard as her friends.
The Count Lucanor
Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.
Gunscape
Gunscape provides easy-to-use tools based on a block-placement interface everybody's already familiar with to create all types of maps. Don't like building stuff? Then just blast your way through hordes of monsters or duel with other players!
Party Jousting
A one-button party game for 2-16 players, sharing a keyboard or controller.
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 June 16th 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 886,195 reviews of which 872,384 were positive and 13,811 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 46,190 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
872,384
13,811
46,190
players
2. DELTARUNE
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates! DELTARUNE is a story rich, great soundtrack and pixel graphics game developed and published by tobyfox. Released on June 04th 2025 has received 2,835 reviews of which 2,804 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 24,571 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among pixel graphics games based on player count.
9.4
2,804
31
24,571
players
3. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep fighting wherever you leave them! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — but don't expect an ending, as defeating each World Boss unlocks MORE content! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and free to play game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,716 reviews of which 17,310 were positive and 4,406 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 11,841 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among pixel graphics games based on player count.
7.8
17,310
4,406
11,841
players
4. 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 79,892 reviews of which 77,218 were positive and 2,674 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 9,676 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.5
77,218
2,674
9,676
players
5. 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 and published by Igara Studio. Released on February 22nd 2016 has received 21,818 reviews of which 21,620 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 4,586 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.7
21,620
198
4,586
players
6. 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 24,888 reviews of which 22,235 were positive and 2,653 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 4,567 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
8.8
22,235
2,653
4,567
players
7. WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn! WorldBox - God Simulator is a sandbox, god game and simulation game developed and published by Maxim Karpenko. Released on December 02nd 2021 has received 44,062 reviews of which 41,874 were positive and 2,188 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 3,839 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.3
41,874
2,188
3,839
players
8. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone. Undertale is a great soundtrack, story rich and choices matter game developed and published by tobyfox. Released on September 15th 2015 has received 272,932 reviews of which 264,082 were positive and 8,850 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 3,523 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.6
264,082
8,850
3,523
players
9. 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 250,334 reviews of which 246,479 were positive and 3,855 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 3,107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.7
246,479
3,855
3,107
players
10. 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 54,979 reviews of which 51,042 were positive and 3,937 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,758 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.1
51,042
3,937
2,758
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted pixel graphics games.
1. CPU Invaders
Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen. CPU Invaders is a funny, pixel graphics and casual game developed by Microblast Games and published by SA Industry. Released on February 17th 2017 has received 767 reviews of which 643 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for pixel graphics category.
7.9
643
124
-99%
29.99€
0.49€
2. Jack Move
Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing. Jack Move is a turn-based, jrpg and cyberpunk game developed by So Romantic and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on September 08th 2022 has received 1,067 reviews of which 846 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in pixel graphics games.
7.6
846
221
-99%
19.99€
0.34€
3. Final Vendetta
Final Vendetta is a hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments. Final Vendetta is a beat 'em up, action and arcade game developed by Bitmap Bureau and published by Numskull Games. Released on June 16th 2022 has received 399 reviews of which 318 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in pixel graphics games.
7.5
318
81
-99%
24.99€
0.44€
4. Sparklite
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite! Sparklite is a action roguelike, pixel graphics and rogue-lite game developed by Red Blue Games and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Released on November 14th 2019 has received 613 reviews of which 480 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
7.4
480
133
-99%
24.99€
0.48€
5. 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 872 reviews of which 633 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
7.0
633
239
-99%
24.99€
0.38€
6. Roadwarden
Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. Roadwarden is a rpg, text-based and adventure game developed by Moral Anxiety Studio and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on September 12th 2022 has received 4,218 reviews of which 4,001 were positive and 217 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
9.1
4,001
217
-98%
10.99€
0.28€
7. LunarLux
Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux! LunarLux is a rpg, anime and female protagonist game developed by CosmicNobab Games and published by indie.io. Released on September 25th 2023 has received 359 reviews of which 343 were positive and 16 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.8
343
16
-98%
18.49€
0.53€
8. Haiku, the Robot
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you. Haiku, the Robot is a metroidvania, adventure and exploration game developed and published by Mister Morris Games. Released on April 28th 2022 has received 2,906 reviews of which 2,607 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.6
2,607
299
-98%
18.99€
0.43€
9. 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 1,211 reviews of which 1,096 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.6
1,096
115
-98%
19.50€
0.58€
10. ScourgeBringer
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. ScourgeBringer is a indie, action and adventure game developed by Flying Oak Games and E-Studio and published by Dear Villagers. Released on October 21st 2020 has received 2,995 reviews of which 2,614 were positive and 381 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.4
2,614
381
-98%
16.99€
0.42€
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 June 16th 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 your own heroes who keep fighting wherever you leave them! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — but don't expect an ending, as defeating each World Boss unlocks MORE content! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and free to play game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,716 reviews of which 17,310 were positive and 4,406 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 11,841 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
17,310
4,406
11,841
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 8,543 reviews of which 7,277 were positive and 1,266 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 2,348, this pixel graphics game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.3
7,277
1,266
2,348
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 46,620 reviews of which 38,723 were positive and 7,897 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 1,571, this pixel graphics game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.2
38,723
7,897
1,571
players
4. 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 8,767 reviews of which 7,488 were positive and 1,279 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,306 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.3
7,488
1,279
1,306
players
5. 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 38,927 reviews of which 26,019 were positive and 12,908 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,222 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
6.6
26,019
12,908
1,222
players
6. 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 92,370 reviews of which 74,103 were positive and 18,267 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 775 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
7.9
74,103
18,267
775
players
7. 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 37,986 reviews of which 37,623 were positive and 363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 645 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
9.7
37,623
363
645
players
8. 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 7,919 reviews of which 7,622 were positive and 297 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 585 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
9.3
7,622
297
585
players
9. 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 7,102 reviews of which 6,185 were positive and 917 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 573 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.5
6,185
917
573
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, idler and rpg game developed by AN Productions and Poxpower and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on July 09th 2020 has received 5,419 reviews of which 5,114 were positive and 305 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 262 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
5,114
305
262
players