Best Pixel Graphics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 18,363 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 1/2/2025.
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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 841,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 828,607 positive reviews and 13,279 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 270,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266,244 positive reviews and 3,798 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 possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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.
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 245,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241,602 positive reviews and 3,701 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 36,173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,840 positive reviews and 333 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,365,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,331,381 positive reviews and 34,025 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,132 positive reviews and 2,111 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,091 positive reviews and 172 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,989 positive reviews and 1,033 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.39 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 | $13.39 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
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 18,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,886 positive reviews and 146 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. 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 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,904 positive reviews and 861 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 | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
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| 73,249 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,552 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,778 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,616 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,813 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35,182 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,640 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 490 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $13.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24,705 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 110 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 630 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21,555 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26,800 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,555 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,042 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 30). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 31). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.