Best Cozy Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 1,159 Cozy games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with 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. Cozy game rankings were last updated on 5/22/2025.

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1. 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?

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Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam holds the #1 spot for "best Cozy Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,134 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 12/1/2023
Franchise Travellin Cats
Developer Travellin Cats
Publisher Travellin Cats
Steam App Id 2608050

2. 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!

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Cats Hidden in Paris has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,123 positive reviews and 177 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 7/16/2023
Franchise Travellin Cats
Developer Travellin Cats
Publisher Travellin Cats
Steam App Id 2313250

3. 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!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,299 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 9/17/2021
Franchise popagenda
Developer Something We Made
Publishers
Steam App Id 1307580

4. 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!

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Lil Gator Game has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,680 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 12/14/2022
Franchise Playtonic Friends
Developer MegaWobble
Publisher Playtonic Friends
Steam App Id 1586800

5. Tiny Glade

Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

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Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,259 positive reviews and 481 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.74 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $12.74
Release Date 9/23/2024
Developer Pounce Light
Publisher Pounce Light
Steam App Id 2198150

6. PowerWash Simulator

Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

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PowerWash Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,756 positive reviews and 1,642 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 7/14/2022
Franchise FuturLab
Developer FuturLab
Publisher Square Enix
Steam App Id 1290000

7. A Building Full of Cats

A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!

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A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,969 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.39 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $1.39
Release Date 7/7/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1969080

8. 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.

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,480 positive reviews and 140 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $16.99 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 $16.99
Release Date 12/11/2020
Franchise ustwo games
Developer ustwo games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1337010

9. 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!

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Smushi Come Home has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,181 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 6/10/2023
Franchise Mooneye Studios
Developer SomeHumbleOnion
Publisher Mooneye Studios
Steam App Id 1740300

10. Loddlenaut

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

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Loddlenaut has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,295 positive reviews and 84 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 11/16/2023
Franchise Secret Mode
Developer Moon Lagoon
Publisher Secret Mode
Steam App Id 1644940

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Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam steam charts
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12/1/2023
96
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Cats Hidden in Paris steam charts
2
7/16/2023
96
Free
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
27
9/17/2021
96
$19.99
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Lil Gator Game steam charts
17
12/14/2022
95
$9.99
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Tiny Glade steam charts
327
9/23/2024
95
$12.74
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PowerWash Simulator steam charts
2,787
7/14/2022
95
$24.99
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A Building Full of Cats steam charts
3
7/7/2022
95
$1.39
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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure steam charts
17
12/11/2020
94
$16.99
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Smushi Come Home steam charts
8
6/10/2023
94
$9.99
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Loddlenaut steam charts
23
11/16/2023
94
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Lil Gator Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). PowerWash Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Alba: A Wildlife Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Loddlenaut on Steam. Steam Store.

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