Best Pixel Graphics Games on Steam

Steam currently has 21,308 Pixel Graphics 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. Pixel Graphics game rankings were last updated on 8/25/2025.

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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 Pixel Graphics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 923,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 908,631 positive reviews and 14,406 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. People Playground

Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

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People Playground has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 289,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 284,941 positive reviews and 4,200 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. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 7/23/2019
Developer mestiez
Publisher Studio Minus
Steam App Id 1118200

3. Vampire Survivors

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.

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Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,674 positive reviews and 3,911 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 10/20/2022
Franchise poncle
Developer poncle
Publisher poncle
Steam App Id 1794680

4. 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 #4 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,239 positive reviews and 373 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

5. DELTARUNE

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

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DELTARUNE has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,401 positive reviews and 1,013 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 6/4/2025
Developer tobyfox
Publisher tobyfox
Steam App Id 1671210

6. Terraria

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

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Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,434,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,398,182 positive reviews and 36,469 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 5/16/2011
Developer Re-Logic
Publisher Re-Logic
Steam App Id 105600

7. Balatro

The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

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Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,907 positive reviews and 3,400 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 2/20/2024
Franchise Playstack
Developer LocalThunk
Publishers
Steam App Id 2379780

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,718 positive reviews and 163 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.

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

9. 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 #9 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,664 positive reviews and 215 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

10. Pizza Tower

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

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Pizza Tower has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,575 positive reviews and 1,122 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 1/26/2023
Developer Tour De Pizza
Publisher Tour De Pizza
Steam App Id 2231450

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). DELTARUNE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.

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