Best Wholesome 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 wholesome games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free wholesome games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic
Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!
A Tiny Sticker Tale
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Station to Station
‘Station to Station’ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains!
Cats Hidden in Bali
Find 100 cats hiding in Bali in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator! Can you find them all?
Goodbye Volcano High
Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic narrative adventure about love, change, and the end of the world. Guide Fang through their final year of high school as they try to make things right before time is up.
Chicken Journey
Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ULTIMATE question a chicken can ask...
Cats Hidden in Italy
Find and discover 100 cute cats hidden across Italy in this hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator! Can you find them all?
Sticky Business
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!
Cats Hidden in Paris
Find 100 cats hiding in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator!
STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own.
Feed All Monsters
Feed All Monsters is a cute and cozy Line Puzzle game. Assist a team of delivery workers in their quest to bring tasty food to all the little monsters. Find the optimal path for each worker in order to get all the monsters fed.
Smushi Come Home
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Cook Serve Forever
Bathe in the sights, sounds, and story of Cook Serve Forever, a narrative cooking game where you serve delicious recipes to the hungry masses of Helianthus.
Super Dungeon Maker
Super Dungeon Maker is a creative pixel art dungeon editor inspired by the best 2D adventure games. Choose however many levels, enemies, secret rooms, traps and items you want. Challenge your friends and the community to master your dungeon or play the countless dungeons of the community.
Masterplan Tycoon
Welcome to the resource management game where your creativity and logistics skills are put to the test! In this minimalistic simulation you will build interconnected chains of products and open new missions by completing various tasks to create the biggest system you can.
Outlanders
Outlanders is a town-building strategy game, populated by hard-working, charming folk in search of a simpler life. Some just want to survive off the land, others want to create amazing things.
Meg's Monster
Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.
Garden In!
Chill in the peaceful world of Garden In!, a charming sandbox game. Grow unique plants, discover new seeds, and design your dream garden. With its serene atmosphere, you'll find yourself saying 'just one more plant!' Dive in for quick relaxation or lose yourself for hours in the cozy journey.
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Play for free! I paid artists to hide bees in 10 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.
Hidden Cats in London
Meow meow! Kittens are hidden in London, let's find them all. A short and pleasant experience! Start with a Beautiful monochromatic illustration, relax and find all the cats one by one to reveal the final colored art. Play through different modes, find special cats, and unlock bonus levels!
Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Most played wholesome games on Steam
Take a look at the top wholesome games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. A Little to the Left
A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy. A Little to the Left is a puzzle, relaxing and wholesome game developed by Max Inferno and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 08th 2022 has received 13,536 reviews of which 12,461 were positive and 1,075 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played wholesome game, thanks to its 338 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
12,461
1,075
338
players
2. Little Kitty, Big City
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best? Little Kitty, Big City is a cats, cute and wholesome game developed and published by Double Dagger Studio. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 10,785 reviews of which 10,408 were positive and 377 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 128 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among wholesome games based on player count.
9.4
10,408
377
128
players
3. Lost But Found
Organize and give out lost items! Lost But Found is a job simulator game where you are an officer who oversees the lost items in an airport. Organize those items and distribute them to people who lost their belongings. Upgrade your office, manage requests, collect stickers, and more. Lost But Found is a simulation, casual and job simulator game developed by Rogue Duck Interactive and published by Rogue Duck Interactive and Gamersky Games. Released on November 25th 2024 has received 1,599 reviews of which 1,219 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 122 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among wholesome games based on player count.
7.3
1,219
380
122
players
4. Trash Goblin
A wholesome, cosy shopkeeping game with no time pressure! Uncover & clean trinkets then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful & quirky customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy better tools, plus expand and customise your space. Trash Goblin is a casual, relaxing and wholesome game developed and published by Spilt Milk Studios Ltd. Released on May 28th 2025 has received 629 reviews of which 562 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 108 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wholesome games.
8.4
562
67
108
players
5. Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment. Wobbledogs is a dog, wholesome and cute game developed by Animal Uprising and published by Secret Mode. Released on March 15th 2022 has received 12,145 reviews of which 11,925 were positive and 220 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.5
11,925
220
107
players
6. Cats Hidden Around the World
Find 2000 cats hiding in 20 iconic locations such as Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul or Tokyo in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator! Can you find them all? Cats Hidden Around the World is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed and published by Travellin Cats. Released on June 09th 2024 has received 517 reviews of which 504 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.0
504
13
64
players
7. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens! Cattails: Wildwood Story is a cats, life sim and farming sim game developed and published by Falcon Development. Released on October 20th 2023 has received 1,538 reviews of which 1,502 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.2
1,502
36
50
players
8. A Webbing Journey
Adorable spider chaos! Swing around the house, weave crazy structures, play with physics-based objects, and pull off chores with nothing but your webs and your wits in this madcap sandbox adventure. A Webbing Journey is a early access, wholesome and physics game developed by Fire Totem Games and published by Fire Totem Games and Future Friends Games. Released on May 19th 2025 has received 497 reviews of which 496 were positive and 1 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.2
496
1
48
players
9. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape! TOEM: A Photo Adventure is a cozy, wholesome and adventure game developed by Something We Made and published by Something We Made and popagenda. Released on September 17th 2021 has received 8,385 reviews of which 8,319 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.6
8,319
66
39
players
10. Grow: Song of the Evertree
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements. Grow: Song of the Evertree is a singleplayer, adventure and casual game developed by Prideful Sloth and published by 505 Games. Released on November 16th 2021 has received 2,402 reviews of which 1,952 were positive and 450 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played wholesome games.
7.8
1,952
450
36
players
Best deals on wholesome games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of wholesome games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted wholesome games.
1. Dordogne
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey. Dordogne is a narrative, wholesome and cute game developed by UN JE NE SAIS QUOI and UMANIMATION and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on June 13th 2023 has received 1,086 reviews of which 999 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for wholesome category.
8.7
999
87
-98%
14.99€
0.33€
2. Grow: Song of the Evertree
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements. Grow: Song of the Evertree is a singleplayer, adventure and casual game developed by Prideful Sloth and published by 505 Games. Released on November 16th 2021 has received 2,402 reviews of which 1,952 were positive and 450 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in wholesome games.
7.8
1,952
450
-98%
24.99€
0.71€
3. Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment. Wobbledogs is a dog, wholesome and cute game developed by Animal Uprising and published by Secret Mode. Released on March 15th 2022 has received 12,145 reviews of which 11,925 were positive and 220 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in wholesome games.
9.5
11,925
220
-97%
19.99€
0.72€
4. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a casual, wholesome and cozy game developed by ustwo games and published by ustwo games, PID Games and Dear Villagers. Released on December 11th 2020 has received 6,640 reviews of which 6,500 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.5
6,500
140
-97%
16.99€
0.62€
5. Snake Pass
Slither, coil and climb your way to the top of Haven Tor in this one of a kind physics based, puzzle platform adventure from award winning independent studio Sumo Digital! Snake Pass is a 3d platformer, indie and adventure game developed by Sumo Digital and published by Secret Mode. Released on March 28th 2017 has received 3,201 reviews of which 2,560 were positive and 641 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
7.7
2,560
641
-97%
19.99€
0.79€
6. Omno
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke. Omno is a adventure, wholesome and exploration game developed by Studio Inkyfox and published by Future Friends Games and StudioInkyfox. Released on July 28th 2021 has received 2,473 reviews of which 2,288 were positive and 185 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
8.9
2,288
185
-96%
18.49€
0.92€
7. My Friend Peppa Pig
Start a fun-filled adventure with Peppa Pig. Create your style, meet favorite characters, and play in Peppa’s world. It’s just like being in the TV show! My Friend Peppa Pig is a relaxing, family friendly and story rich game developed by Petoons Studio and published by Outright Games Ltd.. Released on October 22nd 2021 has received 1,070 reviews of which 934 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
8.3
934
136
-94%
39.99€
2.54€
8. MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure
Sunny wants to bring the magic of Maretime Bay Day festival back to Equestria – but some pony is out to spoil her plans! Save the celebration by putting on fashion shows, rescuing cute animals, flying with Pegasi and more, with a helping hoof from your new MY LITTLE PONY friends. MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure is a adventure, 3d platformer and wholesome game developed by Melbot Studios and published by Outright Games Ltd.. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 751 reviews of which 610 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
7.7
610
141
-93%
39.99€
3.11€
9. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens! Cattails: Wildwood Story is a cats, life sim and farming sim game developed and published by Falcon Development. Released on October 20th 2023 has received 1,538 reviews of which 1,502 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.2
1,502
36
-85%
19.50€
2.94€
10. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape! TOEM: A Photo Adventure is a cozy, wholesome and adventure game developed by Something We Made and published by Something We Made and popagenda. Released on September 17th 2021 has received 8,385 reviews of which 8,319 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.6
8,319
66
-80%
19.50€
3.90€
Free wholesome games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play wholesome games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play wholesome games.
1. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game. An Arcade Full of Cats is a cats, hidden object and relaxing game developed and published by Devcats. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 7,069 reviews of which 6,955 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.5
6,955
114
23
players
2. Lots of Cats in Every Moment
“Lots of Cats in Every Moment” is a game where you find hidden cats while romance unfolds! Lots of Cats in Every Moment is a cats, hidden object and relaxing game developed and published by MELOVITY. Released on July 26th 2024 has received 769 reviews of which 747 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.1
747
22
12
players
3. A Park Full of Cats
Welcome to 'A Park Full of Cats,' a hidden object game that invites you to revel in the enchanting world of amusement parks! Experience the thrill and excitement of the rides and give those cats the fun they truly deserve! A Park Full of Cats is a cats, hidden object and casual game developed and published by Devcats. Released on September 09th 2024 has received 1,547 reviews of which 1,505 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
1,505
42
9
players
4. Cats Hidden in Paris
Find 100 cats hiding in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator! Cats Hidden in Paris is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed and published by Travellin Cats. Released on July 16th 2023 has received 17,314 reviews of which 17,136 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.6
17,136
178
8
players
5. Stray Cats in Cozy Town
Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game. Stray Cats in Cozy Town is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed by Devcats and published by Devcats and Travellin Cats. Released on August 08th 2024 has received 1,361 reviews of which 1,341 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.3
1,341
20
6
players
6. Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam
Find 200 cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator! Can you find them all? Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed and published by Travellin Cats. Released on December 01st 2023 has received 10,192 reviews of which 10,138 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.6
10,138
54
3
players
7. Cats Hidden in Christmas
Cats Hidden in Christmas is a FREE hidden object game in which you must find 100 cats hidden in a festive, hand-drawn scene. Can you find them all? A game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator! Cats Hidden in Christmas is a free to play, cats and hidden object game developed and published by Travellin Cats. Released on December 01st 2024 has received 838 reviews of which 820 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
820
18
3
players
8. Cats and Seek: Kyoto
👋 Hi folks! In this third series, we will explore Kyoto and greet the cats there 😃 😻 Let's play hide and seek with the cats in Kyoto! ❤️ Can you find them all? ❤️ Cats and Seek: Kyoto is a hidden object, wholesome and cute game developed and published by Noobzilla. Released on June 16th 2024 has received 1,029 reviews of which 1,009 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
1,009
20
2
players
9. Cat Search In The Wild West
105 Cats are hiding in this old western town! Can you find them all? Sit back, relax, and explore this hand-drawn western town. Cat Search In The Wild West is a hidden object, cats and wholesome game developed and published by Simon Eftestol. Released on January 08th 2024 has received 418 reviews of which 399 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
8.8
399
19
1
players
10. Hidden Capybaras with Orange and Pumpkins: Spooky Halloween Edition
Celebrate Halloween night with cute capybaras with orange! Find all the hidden capybaras in their Halloween costumes and light up the town on this magical night. A fun-filled adventure awaits you! Hidden Capybaras with Orange and Pumpkins: Spooky Halloween Edition is a hidden object, cozy and casual game developed and published by Whimsical Universes. Released on October 28th 2024 has received 328 reviews of which 324 were positive and 4 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.0
324
4