Free Wholesome Games on Steam
Steam currently has 778 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 3/27/2025.
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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 10,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,021 positive reviews and 222 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. Rocksmith+
Learn guitar and piano with an expanding library of thousands of songs!
Rocksmith+ has achieved a Player Score of 20, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237 positive reviews and 1,202 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 6/6/2024 |
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| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 2834910 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,167 positive reviews and 898 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,718 positive reviews and 109 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).
5. 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 70, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112 positive reviews and 37 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 |
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.
Operation: Tango - Friend Pass has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,764 positive reviews and 288 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,459 positive reviews and 214 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 |
8. 100 Space Cats
👨🚀🌌Join the cutest space adventure with Cats in Space! 🪐🚀 Explore charming hand-drawn space locations and adorable cosmo-cats on a quest to find 100 hidden kitties. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
100 Space Cats has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 686 positive reviews and 330 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 100 Space Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/16/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2854290 |
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!
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 1,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,403 positive reviews and 39 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.
10. Stray Cats in Cozy Town
Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game.
Stray Cats in Cozy Town has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,244 positive reviews and 19 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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| 282 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 6/6/2024 | 20 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 4/17/2023 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 6/16/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 9/9/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 8/8/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/17/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 3/5/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 1/17/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/20/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 7/23/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/12/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/28/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/13/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/28/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/22/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Rocksmith+ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Picma - Picture Enigmas on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). 100 Asian Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). 100 Space Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). A Park Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Stray Cats in Cozy Town on Steam. Steam Store.