Free Wholesome Games on Steam
Steam currently has 977 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 8/14/2025.
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1. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats holds the #1 spot for "best free Wholesome game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,313 positive reviews and 966 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,366 positive reviews and 241 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).
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 7,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,197 positive reviews and 118 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 296 positive reviews and 1,360 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 |
5. 米姆米姆哈
《米姆米姆哈》是一款精神超前的生活模拟游戏。在禁止孤单的梦世界，你可以驾驶蒸汽飞屋拜访好朋友们，还可以在米姆的陪伴下畅游各主题浮空岛。在你专属的岛屿，有可爱的米姆帮你种菜生产、陪你采集钓鱼，无限制的装修岛建总有人为你点赞和夸夸，还有热闹的好友party，感受超绝解压的惊喜生活~
米姆米姆哈 has achieved a Player Score of 32, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 68 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 7/24/2025 |
| Developer | HappySugar |
| Publisher | Tianti |
| Steam App Id | 3447000 |
6. Step Away
Step Away makes your time off-screen feel more rewarding. While you’re away, going for a walk, cleaning up or grocery shopping, the little wanderer gathers steps. When you return, you might find he’s earned a new hat for his journey.
Step Away has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 9/10/2025 |
| Developer | Nementic Games |
| Publisher | Nementic Games |
| Steam App Id | 3932880 |
7. Lots of Cats on an Adventure
“Lots of Cats on an Adventure” is a game where you find hidden cats in comic strips, meow!
Lots of Cats on an Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. 100 Waiting Cats
⏳🐾 Join the cutest adventure in the funny waiting situations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artworks of While Waiting themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game.🕑🐈 🕵️♂️ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
100 Waiting Cats has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 605 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/6/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
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| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 3037060 |
9. 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 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117 positive reviews and 46 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 |
10. 100 Asian Cats
🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
100 Asian Cats has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,832 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 100 Asian Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/17/2023 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
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| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2667970 |
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| 639 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 268 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 6/6/2024 | 21 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 7/24/2025 | 32 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 9/10/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 7/18/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 10/6/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 4/17/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 12/15/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 5/17/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 8/28/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 7/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 6/16/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 7/26/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/11/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/28/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/8/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/9/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 7). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 10). Rocksmith+ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). 米姆米姆哈 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Step Away on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 10). Lots of Cats on an Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). 100 Waiting Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Picma - Picture Enigmas on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 13). 100 Asian Cats on Steam. Steam Store.