Best Beautiful Games on Steam
Steam currently has 942 Beautiful games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Beautiful game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2024.
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1. Half-Life: Alyx
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx holds the #1 spot for "best Beautiful game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,115 positive reviews and 1,453 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life: Alyx on the Steam Deck.
2. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,044 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. Stray
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134,715 positive reviews and 3,747 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | BlueTwelve Studio |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1332010 |
4. The Room
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
The Room has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,063 positive reviews and 576 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2014 |
| Developer | Fireproof Games |
| Publisher | Fireproof Games |
| Steam App Id | 288160 |
5. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,339 positive reviews and 4,291 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ori and the Will of the Wisps on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/11/2020 |
| Franchise | Ori Franchise |
| Developer | Moon Studios GmbH |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1057090 |
6. Gorogoa
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Gorogoa has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,717 positive reviews and 381 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Developer | Buried Signal |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 557600 |
7. GRIS
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
GRIS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,063 positive reviews and 2,430 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/13/2018 |
| Developer | Nomada Studio |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 683320 |
8. Zup! S
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! S has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,324 positive reviews and 381 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2018 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 617670 |
9. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,860 positive reviews and 3,894 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/12/2022 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | PlayStation PC LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1817070 |
10. Outer Wilds
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,405 positive reviews and 2,865 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Mobius Digital |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 753640 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 397 | 3/23/2020 | 97 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 485 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 7/28/2014 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 397 | 3/11/2020 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 274 | 12/13/2018 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 11/15/2018 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,692 | 8/12/2022 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 906 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/12/2019 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 388 | 4/27/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 328 | 7/20/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,033 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 11/18/2016 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/26/2018 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/16/2015 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 7/2/2009 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 12/7/2011 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/10/2020 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Half-Life: Alyx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Stray on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). The Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Ori and the Will of the Wisps on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Gorogoa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). GRIS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Zup! S on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Outer Wilds on Steam. Steam Store.