Free Wholesome Games on Steam
Steam currently has 843 Wholesome games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Wholesome game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.
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1. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage holds the #1 spot for "best free Wholesome game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,149 positive reviews and 228 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,242 positive reviews and 913 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
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| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,906 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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).
4. Picma - Picture Enigmas
Picma is a cozy collection of puzzle games where you use your logic skills to reveal hidden pictures. It features more than 100,000 puzzles, created and curated since 2009 by our lovely puzzler community.
Picma - Picture Enigmas has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Picma - Picture Enigmas on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/17/2023 |
| Developer | Moonberry Arcade |
| Publisher | Moonberry Arcade |
| Steam App Id | 2134030 |
5. Operation: Tango - Friend Pass
Download the Friend Pass and play for free with a friend who owns the full Operation: Tango game. It takes two to save the world, but it only takes one to pay for it.
Operation: Tango - Friend Pass has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,780 positive reviews and 290 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/28/2020 |
| Developer | Clever Plays |
| Publisher | Clever Plays |
| Steam App Id | 1377150 |
6. Rocksmith+
Learn guitar and piano with an expanding library of thousands of songs!
Rocksmith+ has achieved a Player Score of 21, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 262 positive reviews and 1,265 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Rocksmith+ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/6/2024 |
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| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 2834910 |
7. 100 Istanbul Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in the Istanbul 🕌, Türkiye full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Istanbul themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
100 Istanbul Cats has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,487 positive reviews and 309 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run 100 Istanbul Cats on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/17/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
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| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2845250 |
8. Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets
Weyrdlets is an idle virtual pet game that harmonizes relaxation with productivity. Collect adorable items, customize your pet and its home, and bring your loving companion to your desktop to boost real-life tasks, enriching your daily routine with a touch of joy and motivation!
Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199 positive reviews and 63 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/23/2024 |
| Developer | Weyrdworks |
| Publisher | Weyrdworks |
| Steam App Id | 2366060 |
9. 100 Romantic Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in themed locations full of cats! 😻 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of special places and try to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🐈🕵️♂️ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈
100 Romantic Cats has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 471 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 2/13/2025 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
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| Steam App Id | 2827560 |
10. A Park Full of Cats
Welcome to 'A Park Full of Cats,' a hidden object game that invites you to revel in the enchanting world of amusement parks! Experience the thrill and excitement of the rides and give those cats the fun they truly deserve!
A Park Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,484 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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| 317 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 88 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 4/17/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 6/6/2024 | 21 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 5/17/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 7/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 2/13/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/9/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/21/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/20/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/16/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/8/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/17/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/17/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/21/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/6/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Picma - Picture Enigmas on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Rocksmith+ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). 100 Istanbul Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). 100 Romantic Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). A Park Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.