Best 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 37,892 2D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2D game rankings were last updated on 3/28/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 867,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 854,092 positive reviews and 13,580 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 277,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 273,319 positive reviews and 3,914 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
3. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 247,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 244,187 positive reviews and 3,771 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and 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.
4. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,904 positive reviews and 353 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
5. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,390,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,356,031 positive reviews and 34,891 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,031 positive reviews and 665 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
7. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 206,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,417 positive reviews and 4,191 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $27.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
8. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 140,156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,443 positive reviews and 2,713 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
9. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,962 positive reviews and 184 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
10. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,602 positive reviews and 1,063 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
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| 61,588 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,267 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,764 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 770 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,682 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 176 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28,556 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23,185 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,370 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 529 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 837 | 12/10/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,358 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 12/8/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 335 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $3.83 | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23,308 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,321 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 155 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,913 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.