Best Pixel Graphics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 17,748 Pixel Graphics 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. Pixel Graphics game rankings were last updated on 11/21/2024.
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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 Pixel Graphics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 780,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 767,381 positive reviews and 12,993 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 Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 264,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260,472 positive reviews and 3,691 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 Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 238,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 235,126 positive reviews and 3,620 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 Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,518 positive reviews and 294 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 Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,346,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,312,976 positive reviews and 33,388 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,317 positive reviews and 986 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,424 positive reviews and 174 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 |
8. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,356 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
9. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 309,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 301,320 positive reviews and 7,824 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 | 11/4/2014 |
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| Publisher | Nicalis, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 250900 |
10. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,455 positive reviews and 829 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 55,019 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,034 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,203 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,909 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,798 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 187 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,846 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27,000 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 554 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33,744 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,010 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,055 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,914 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 270 | 12/25/2020 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 1). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.