Free Wholesome Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,058 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 10/29/2025.

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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.

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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 4,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,374 positive reviews and 990 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
Developers
Publishers
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.

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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 10,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,497 positive reviews and 245 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).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

3. 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? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

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100 Asian Cats has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,964 positive reviews and 224 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

4. Lots of Cats on an Adventure

“Lots of Cats on an Adventure” is a game where you find hidden cats in comic strips, meow!

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Lots of Cats on an Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 254 positive reviews and 13 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.

Release Date 7/18/2025
Franchise MELOVITY
Developer MELOVITY
Publisher MELOVITY
Steam App Id 3777270

5. Rocksmith+

Learn guitar and piano with an expanding library of thousands of songs!

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Rocksmith+ has achieved a Player Score of 21, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 309 positive reviews and 1,436 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
Developers
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 2834910

6. 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.

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Operation: Tango - Friend Pass has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,132 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,836 positive reviews and 296 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

7. 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.

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An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,377 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).

Release Date 11/16/2023
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2368470

8. Lots of Cats in Every Moment

“Lots of Cats in Every Moment” is a game where you find hidden cats while romance unfolds!

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Lots of Cats in Every Moment has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 895 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It 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.

Release Date 7/26/2024
Franchise MELOVITY
Developer MELOVITY
Publisher MELOVITY
Steam App Id 3080240

9. 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!

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A Park Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,761 positive reviews and 50 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.

Release Date 9/9/2024
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2610090

10. 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.

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Picma - Picture Enigmas has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120 positive reviews and 48 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

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 24). Rocksmith+ on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Lots of Cats in Every Moment on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). A Park Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). Picma - Picture Enigmas on Steam. Steam Store.

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