Best Pixel Graphics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 20,597 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 7/5/2025.
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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 900,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 886,300 positive reviews and 14,028 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| 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 285,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 281,199 positive reviews and 4,104 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 251,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247,483 positive reviews and 3,883 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 38,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,899 positive reviews and 367 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 56,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,900 positive reviews and 746 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 1,420,893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,384,996 positive reviews and 35,897 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 160,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,701 positive reviews and 3,212 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 22,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,062 positive reviews and 206 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| 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 19,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,303 positive reviews and 160 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 67,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,062 positive reviews and 1,104 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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| 82,872 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,414 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,936 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 827 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,027 | 6/4/2025 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33,672 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,790 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,383 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 363 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 12/8/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 645 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21,928 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21,233 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30,359 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,626 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). DELTARUNE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.