Best Cute Games on Steam

Steam currently has 24,170 Cute 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. Cute game rankings were last updated on 1/24/2026.

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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?

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Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Cute game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 970,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 955,297 positive reviews and 14,875 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 2/26/2016
Developer ConcernedApe
Publisher ConcernedApe
Steam App Id 413150

2. Wallpaper Engine

Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop!

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Wallpaper Engine has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 954,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 935,716 positive reviews and 18,778 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wallpaper Engine on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/16/2018
Developer Wallpaper Engine Team
Publisher Wallpaper Engine Team
Steam App Id 431960

3. 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.

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HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,087 positive reviews and 382 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/17/2023
Developer KayAnimate
Publisher KayAnimate
Steam App Id 2420510

4. 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.

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A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,869 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.79 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 $4.79
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

5. Aseprite

Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.

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Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,304 positive reviews and 241 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 2/22/2016
Developers
Publisher Igara Studio
Steam App Id 431730

6. Slime Rancher

Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.

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Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145,785 positive reviews and 3,003 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 8/1/2017
Franchise Monomi Park
Developer Monomi Park
Publisher Monomi Park
Steam App Id 433340

7. OneShot

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

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OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,138 positive reviews and 1,013 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 12/8/2016
Developer Future Cat LLC
Publisher KOMODO
Steam App Id 420530

8. Senren*Banka

Senren*Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.

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Senren*Banka has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,224 positive reviews and 471 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren*Banka on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $34.99
Release Date 2/14/2020
Franchise 株式会社HIKARI FIELD
Developer Yuzusoft
Publishers
Steam App Id 1144400

9. MiSide

Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself?

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MiSide has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,792 positive reviews and 2,806 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MiSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 12/11/2024
Franchise Shochiku
Developer AIHASTO
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Steam App Id 2527500

10. The WereCleaner

Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.

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The WereCleaner has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,777 positive reviews and 66 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 5/7/2024
Developer Howlin' Hugs
Publisher USC Games
Steam App Id 2795000

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11/16/2018
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8/17/2023
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7/30/2019
97
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Aseprite steam charts
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2/22/2016
97
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8/1/2017
97
$4.99
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OneShot steam charts
113
12/8/2016
97
$9.99
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Senren*Banka steam charts
629
2/14/2020
97
$34.99
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MiSide steam charts
606
12/11/2024
97
$14.99
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The WereCleaner steam charts
45
5/7/2024
97
Free
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4/1/2021
96
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8/14/2023
96
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7
7/16/2023
96
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109
2/6/2024
96
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Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam steam charts
4
12/1/2023
96
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5/5/2009
96
$4.99
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Papa's Freezeria Deluxe steam charts
109
3/31/2023
96
$5.99
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Helltaker steam charts
74
5/11/2020
96
Free
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Bloons TD 6 steam charts
13,027
12/18/2018
96
$13.99
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Bongo Cat steam charts
133,414
3/5/2025
96
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Senren*Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). MiSide on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.

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