Best Pixel Graphics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 20,930 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 7/22/2025.
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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?
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 911,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 896,965 positive reviews and 14,271 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.
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 287,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 282,973 positive reviews and 4,153 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| 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.
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 251,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,066 positive reviews and 3,895 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.
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.
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 38,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,078 positive reviews and 369 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!
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 63,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,682 positive reviews and 869 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.
6. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
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 1,427,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,391,104 positive reviews and 36,144 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.
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.
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 164,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,031 positive reviews and 3,311 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,312 positive reviews and 208 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,498 positive reviews and 162 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.
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.
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 67,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,317 positive reviews and 1,116 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 |
More Pixel Graphics Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Pixel Graphics games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 89,679 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,210 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,161 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 788 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,942 | 6/4/2025 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28,929 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,152 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,965 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 262 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 878 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,291 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,839 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35,148 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,400 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). DELTARUNE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.