Best Cute Games on Steam
Steam currently has 24,564 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 2/18/2026.
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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?
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 977,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 962,213 positive reviews and 14,961 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!
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 960,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 941,248 positive reviews and 18,879 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.
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 39,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,202 positive reviews and 384 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.
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 21,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,060 positive reviews and 179 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.
5. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
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 24,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,519 positive reviews and 248 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.
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 149,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146,722 positive reviews and 3,016 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 possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| 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.
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 60,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,634 positive reviews and 1,025 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.
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 34,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,430 positive reviews and 477 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.24 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 | $19.24 |
| 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?
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 135,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,509 positive reviews and 2,845 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 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).
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.
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 12,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,975 positive reviews and 68 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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| 59,267 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57,656 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 358 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,008 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 825 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $19.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 277 | 12/11/2024 | 97 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 5/7/2024 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,283 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,989 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,738 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 295 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,466 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). MiSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.