Best Abstract Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,649 Abstract 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. Abstract game rankings were last updated on 10/23/2024.
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1. 20 Small Mazes
This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though.
20 Small Mazes holds the #1 spot for "best Abstract game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,968 positive reviews and 71 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 20 Small Mazes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Patrick's Parabox
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.
Patrick's Parabox has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,635 positive reviews and 28 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 possible to play Patrick's Parabox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1260520 |
3. 东北之夏
DongBeiZhiXia (a summer in the northeast of China)is a free visual novel, which tells the story that the protagonist followed parents' wishes to make one's living in Shenyang, met two online anchors Huniu and Daojiang by chance, and experience affairs one after another with Shamate.
东北之夏 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,962 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,687 positive reviews and 275 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,024 positive reviews and 850 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
5. Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,708 positive reviews and 450 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Nikita Kryukov |
| Steam App Id | 1604000 |
6. Nodebuster
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Nodebuster has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,726 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nodebuster on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Pseudoregalia
Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.
Pseudoregalia has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,910 positive reviews and 333 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pseudoregalia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
Hylics has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,253 positive reviews and 101 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/2/2015 |
| Developer | Mason Lindroth |
| Publisher | Mason Lindroth |
| Steam App Id | 397740 |
9. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Hook has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,572 positive reviews and 267 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2015 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 367580 |
10. shapez
shapez is a game about building factories to automate the creation and processing of increasingly complex shapes across an infinitely expanding map.
shapez has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,978 positive reviews and 443 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Doyoyo Games |
| Developer | Tobias Springer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1318690 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 9 | 2/16/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 3/29/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/9/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 8/13/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 7/28/2023 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 10/2/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/6/2015 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 322 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/31/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/19/2014 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/12/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/13/2016 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/17/2014 | 93 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/31/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/20/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/1/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 8/17/2021 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). 20 Small Mazes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 15). Patrick's Parabox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). 东北之夏 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Nodebuster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Pseudoregalia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.