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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Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Spring Falls
Spring Falls is a puzzle game about water, erosion, and watching things grow. Manipulate the landscape and bring wildflowers to life on a peaceful mountainside.
Mars Power Industries Deluxe
Mysterious puzzle inspired by 2001:Space Odyssey. Manage resources, solve challenging puzzles and uncover what lies beneath the surface! Year after year, strange happenings plague our tiny colony, darkness devours Mars. Your job as an Electrician? Bring light where darkness reigns!
Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
Farm, cook, craft and decorate in this casual open world farming adventure! Set up camp with your crew after being shipwrecked on a mysterious archipelago. Your quest is to survive, explore and uncover the secrets of the Cursed Islands. Take care of your crew to build relationships and earn rewards!
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!
Songbird Symphony
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Garden Paws
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Golf Peaks
A relaxing puzzle game where you climb mountains by playing golf. Pick the right cards, avoid hazards and conquer over 120 summits!
Paw Patrol: On A Roll!
PAW Patrol is on a roll! No job is too big, no pup is too small! Join the entire PAW Patrol team—including Everest and Tracker—for 16 exciting rescue missions around Adventure Bay! Help each pup use their unique abilities to help their friends and save the day!
Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion
Ahoy! The Land of Ooo is underwater and it’s up to Finn and Jake to find out why. Join our heroes as they explore the high seas, search for hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects and fight pirates to solve the mystery and save their waterlogged world!
Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe
Battle Chef Brigade pairs combo-based hunting and puzzle-based cooking in a hand drawn, fantasy adventure. Cook your way into the Brigade while subduing Victusia’s destructive monsters. Follow Mina and Thrash in the single-player campaign or challenge your friends in Local Multiplayer and Daily Cook-Offs.
Terroir
Terroir is a 3D tile-based tycoon game where you manage your very own vineyard. In Terroir, you grow a variety of different grape varietals, craft your wine, and expand and manage your Chateau, all the while dealing with the weather and events that can either make or break your business.
Cat Quest
The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!
Dong-Jin Rice-hime（東津萌米）
It takes all sorts to make a world, also all sorts of rice!? From Simon Creative and Storia, one of our most popular games of 2016, here comes the rice growing simulation game!
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!
Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic
Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic is a retro action-adventure game originally released in 1997. After saving the world from the evilish Doctor Funfrock, Twinsen is now ready to face a new threat coming from outer space.
Domestic Dog
Have you ever wanted to be a dog? Well now you can, kinda...
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 287 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
12,461
1,075
287
players
2. 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. While seeing 127 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among wholesome games based on player count.
9.5
11,925
220
127
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. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played wholesome games.
7.3
1,219
380
97
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. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wholesome games.
8.4
562
67
88
players
5. 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. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.4
10,408
377
84
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.2
1,502
36
53
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.2
496
1
51
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.6
8,319
66
31
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.5
6,955
114
22
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
20
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
22
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
17
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.6
17,136
178
11
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
1,505
42
11
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.6
10,138
54
7
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.3
1,341
20
7
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
1,009
20
1
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
820
18
1
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.0
324
4
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
8.8
399
19