Best Cute Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,106 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 4/28/2024.
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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 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 694,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 682,309 positive reviews and 12,172 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 770,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 755,487 positive reviews and 14,998 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| 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 29,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,152 positive reviews and 210 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 not possible to play or run HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,352 positive reviews and 201 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,881 positive reviews and 118 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,088 positive reviews and 148 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 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
7. 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 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,872 positive reviews and 2,483 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 |
8. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,080 positive reviews and 2,617 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 | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
9. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,896 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,307 positive reviews and 2,589 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 118,275 | 2/26/2016 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 42,931 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 844 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,136 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 840 | 8/1/2017 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,397 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 157 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,562 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,180 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,274 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 6/18/2020 | 96 | $12.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,271 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,112 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 186 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 21). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 20). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 20). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.