Free Wholesome Games on Steam
Steam currently has 694 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 1/14/2025.
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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 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,093 positive reviews and 872 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 |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| 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 9,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,768 positive reviews and 215 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. Rocksmith+
Learn guitar and piano with an expanding library of thousands of songs!
Rocksmith+ has achieved a Player Score of 19, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197 positive reviews and 1,089 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 2834910 |
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 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172 positive reviews and 55 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,236 positive reviews and 200 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 |
| Developer | 100 Hidden Animals |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2667970 |
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.
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 6,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,367 positive reviews and 97 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).
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 62, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 616 positive reviews and 349 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,732 positive reviews and 282 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 |
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| 353 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 6/6/2024 | 19 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 4/17/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 7/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 6/16/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/9/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/21/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/26/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 2/12/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/12/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/26/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/16/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/2/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Rocksmith+ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Picma - Picture Enigmas on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). 100 Asian Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 16). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). 100 Space Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.