Best Wholesome Games on Steam
Steam currently has 661 Wholesome 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. Wholesome game rankings were last updated on 12/6/2024.
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3. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,129 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
4. A Castle Full of Cats
A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡
A Castle Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,731 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Castle Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
Wobbledogs has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,800 positive reviews and 199 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wobbledogs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 3/15/2022 |
| Franchise | Secret Mode |
| Developer | Animal Uprising |
| Publisher | Secret Mode |
| Steam App Id | 1424330 |
6. 星空列车与白的旅行
The train you took, piercing the night sky and galloping under the stars, was refreshing-it was really a great value trip. In the solo journey under the refreshing night breeze, I met casual passengers and the loving and loving flight attendants.
星空列车与白的旅行 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,460 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 5/14/2021 |
| Developer | しらたまこ |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1567800 |
7. Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Lil Gator Game has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,344 positive reviews and 44 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 | 12/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Playtonic Friends |
| Developer | MegaWobble |
| Publisher | Playtonic Friends |
| Steam App Id | 1586800 |
8. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,708 positive reviews and 160 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
9. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,302 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,211 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. PowerWash Simulator
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
PowerWash Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,745 positive reviews and 1,538 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2022 |
| Franchise | FuturLab |
| Developer | FuturLab |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 1290000 |
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 | 12 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 3/15/2022 | 95 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 12/14/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,918 | 7/14/2022 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 420 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,302 | 4/8/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 8/10/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 12/11/2020 | 94 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 5/20/2024 | 94 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/12/2020 | 94 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Wobbledogs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Lil Gator Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). PowerWash Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.