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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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!
Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Boyhood's End
Boyhood's End is an adventure horror game following Giovanni, the boy with the lowest human score in the universe, and Campenella, the delinquent genius, and their journey on the galactic railroad regarding the "human" and "inhuman".
Garbanzo Quest
GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!
Megaloot
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Yarimono
The protagonist's life takes a turn after their partner Yarimon learns the ultra-invincible move, the "Cheat Tackle". While challenging various trainers to participate in the Yarimon tournament, the protagonist unexpectedly discovers the secrets of this world.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash
A colorful cast of pixel-art Umamusume are all in line and ready to compete in the Slapdash Grand Prix, a school festival featuring four zany events! Which team will run, shoot, and eat their way to gold and glory?
DEATH IN UNISON
Survive the world's deadliest psychopaths. Experience a unique 2-player co-op experience that puts your teamwork and communication to the test. Complete your duties alone or with a partner in a prison like no other.
WARCANA
WARCANA is a fantasy inspired base defence, RTS game with a deck-building mechanic. Face hundreds of thousands of unrelenting monsters in a battle royale between 30 other mighty magicians. Build your deck. Prepare your defences. Summon your armies. Survive the onslaught. Be the last one standing.
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.
Castlevania Dominus Collection
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Peglin
Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!
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.
FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS
Fairy Tail: Dungeons is a deck-building rogue-lite featuring characters from the Fairy Tail series. Collect Magic Cards based on moves from the series to build your own unique deck and take down powerful monsters as you head for the dungeon depths!
Snezhinka:Sentinel Girls2
A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.
Slash/Jump
How do you platform if walking and jumping aren't an option? With a sword of course! Bounce and slash your way through this short and sweet, uniquely controlled precision platformer!
アリスのハニハニクラッシュ！
Entries for the Champion of Hanny Crushing are now OPEN![Alice's Hanny Hanny Crush!] is a casual Hack & Slash game featuring satisfying Hanny crushing!Please show no sympathy. Afterall, they are just ceramics. Share your results on social media to show off your Hanny crushing skills!
Smashing Simulator Idle
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Terminus: Zombie Survivors
Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold, and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation?
7th Domain:Tree of Chaos
"7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.
Odd Realm
Dive into Odd Realm, a mystical colony sim set in a land of fantasy! Lead your settlers to construct a thriving haven, navigating unpredictable seasons, elusive bandits, unseen horrors, and fabled gods. Every choice etches your colony's destiny, igniting a saga of adventure, peril, and triumph.
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. 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. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for pixel graphics category.
7.6
846
221
-99%
19.99€
0.34€
2. 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 #2 best deal in pixel graphics games.
7.5
318
81
-99%
24.99€
0.48€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in pixel graphics games.
7.4
480
133
-99%
24.99€
0.48€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
7.0
633
239
-99%
24.99€
0.38€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
9.1
4,001
217
-98%
10.99€
0.28€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.8
343
16
-98%
18.49€
0.53€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.6
2,607
299
-98%
18.99€
0.41€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.6
1,096
115
-98%
19.50€
0.40€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.4
2,614
381
-98%
16.99€
0.43€
10. Lamentum
Lamentum is a pixel art survival horror game, set in New England in the mid-nineteenth century. Lamentum is a survival horror, blood and exploration game developed by Obscure Tales and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on August 27th 2021 has received 726 reviews of which 643 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 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.
8.3
643
83
-98%
15.99€
0.41€
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