Best Abstract games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated abstract games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free abstract games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Californium
Taking the form of a first-person experience of a bad trip, Californium pays homage to sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick by transporting you into the life of a writer searching for his own identity. Explore, solve the riddles and conduct your investigation. Will you find what’s behind the simulacra ?
Waves 2: Notorious
Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!
The Beginner's Guide
The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
Absolute Drift
Absolute Drift is a racing game about becoming a master at the art of drifting.
Dreaming Sarah
Dreaming Sarah is an adventure platformer where you play as Sarah, a girl who is in a coma. Explore the world around her and help her wake up!
A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build
An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.
David.
You play David, an awfully small abstracted chosen hero tossed into a blissfully simple world overrun by giant culminations of evil physics-beasts. As David, you are given a slingshot-esque gift that you will have to use to conquer your colossus foes. Be there AND be square.
HyperRogue
A truly non-Euclidean tactical puzzle/roguelike!
FOTONICA
Ever wondered what running at 140mph feels like? FOTONICA is a first-person game about the thrill of speed and traveling flawlessly through complex environments.FOTONICA is simple, but is not easy: it follows a tradition of arcade games that are easy to pick up and almost impossible to master.
Lovely Planet
A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!
Munin
Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.
FRACT OSC
FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.
NaissanceE
NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.
Most played abstract games on Steam
Take a look at the top abstract games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 26th 2025.
1. 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 is a sokoban, puzzle and logic game developed and published by Patrick Traynor. Released on March 29th 2022 has received 4,234 reviews of which 4,202 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played abstract game, thanks to its 131 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
4,202
32
131
players
2. Manifold Garden
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits. Manifold Garden is a puzzle, surreal and abstract game developed and published by William Chyr Studio. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,104 reviews of which 6,781 were positive and 323 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.2
6,781
323
23
players
3. Viewfinder
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind. Viewfinder is a puzzle-platformer, puzzle and first-person game developed by Sad Owl Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 8,203 reviews of which 7,731 were positive and 472 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.1
7,731
472
18
players
4. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements. Hylics is a surreal, indie and rpg game developed and published by Mason Lindroth. Released on October 02nd 2015 has received 6,494 reviews of which 6,380 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.5
6,380
114
15
players
5. 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 is a visual novel, psychological horror and horror game developed by Nikita Kryukov and published by Missing Calm. Released on August 26th 2020 has received 29,455 reviews of which 28,488 were positive and 967 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.5
28,488
967
9
players
6. Sokobond
Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science. Sokobond is a sokoban, science and difficult game developed by Alan Hazelden and Lee Shang Lun and published by Draknek & Friends. Released on July 21st 2014 has received 635 reviews of which 596 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played abstract games.
8.8
596
39
9
players
7. Understand
Understand is an experimental puzzle game about guessing rules. In each level, you have to figure out the rules through trial and error, then draw a line satisfying all rules. Understand is a abstract, minimalist and logic game developed and published by Artless Games. Released on October 30th 2020 has received 726 reviews of which 660 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played abstract games.
8.5
660
66
6
players
8. 4D Golf
Explore higher dimensions... with golf! Conquer mind-bending challenges, design your own 4D courses, and unlock new worlds and accessories as you golf your way through the 4th dimension and beyond! 4D Golf is a casual, mini golf and abstract game developed and published by CodeParade. Released on March 22nd 2024 has received 672 reviews of which 660 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.1
660
12
3
players
9. Hypnagogia 無限の夢 Boundless Dreams
Meet colorful characters, discover mysterious secrets, and reassemble the fractured remains of an ethereal crystal as you explore a series of abstract worlds based on dreams, nightmares, and the places in between. Hypnagogia 無限の夢 Boundless Dreams is a adventure, surreal and platformer game developed by sodaraptor and published by Raptorsoft Games. Released on October 29th 2021 has received 603 reviews of which 583 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played abstract games.
9.0
583
20
3
players
10. Chess for idiots
The first intellectually non-discriminatory chess variant. Instead of thinking, just move your pieces in one of the many absurd ways! Chess for idiots is a early access, parody and abstract game developed and published by Polish Hacker. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 1,405 reviews of which 1,322 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played abstract games.
8.9
1,322
83
3
players
Best deals on abstract games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of abstract games available on Steam right now, updated on April 26th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted abstract games.
1. Manifold Garden
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits. Manifold Garden is a puzzle, surreal and abstract game developed and published by William Chyr Studio. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,104 reviews of which 6,781 were positive and 323 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 86% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for abstract category.
9.2
6,781
323
-86%
18.86€
2.64€
2. Disoriented
A first-person puzzle game. Simply walk to the door. Disoriented is a puzzle, indie and first-person game developed and published by BrickCream. Released on November 21st 2016 has received 395 reviews of which 321 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in abstract games.
7.6
321
74
-80%
2.99€
0.59€
3. English Country Tune
English Country Tune is a luxuriant abstract 3D puzzle game containing more than a hundred levels situated throughout 17 worlds. English Country Tune is a puzzle, indie and casual game developed and published by increpare games. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 426 reviews of which 342 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in abstract games.
7.5
342
84
-80%
5.00€
1.00€
4. Sokobond
Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science. Sokobond is a sokoban, science and difficult game developed by Alan Hazelden and Lee Shang Lun and published by Draknek & Friends. Released on July 21st 2014 has received 635 reviews of which 596 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for abstract games.
8.8
596
39
-70%
14.79€
4.43€
5. Viewfinder
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind. Viewfinder is a puzzle-platformer, puzzle and first-person game developed by Sad Owl Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 8,203 reviews of which 7,731 were positive and 472 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 44% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for abstract games.
9.1
7,731
472
-44%
25.20€
14.11€
6. 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 is a sokoban, puzzle and logic game developed and published by Patrick Traynor. Released on March 29th 2022 has received 4,234 reviews of which 4,202 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for abstract games.
9.5
4,202
32
-40%
19.50€
11.70€
Free abstract games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play abstract games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 26th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play abstract games.
1. Chess for idiots
The first intellectually non-discriminatory chess variant. Instead of thinking, just move your pieces in one of the many absurd ways! Chess for idiots is a early access, parody and abstract game developed and published by Polish Hacker. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 1,405 reviews of which 1,322 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free abstract games on Steam.
8.9
1,322
83
3
players
2. NaissanceE
NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world. NaissanceE is a exploration, indie and atmospheric game developed and published by Limasse Five. Released on February 13th 2014 has received 3,856 reviews of which 3,274 were positive and 582 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free abstract games on Steam.
8.2
3,274
582
3
players
3. Nigudin really fought against Furong Wangyuan
brief introductionNicotine vs. Furong Wangyuan "is a brain pumping game that takes place in a fantasy world called" Litang County ". Players will play as" Ding Zhen ", defeat Furong Wangyuan, and gradually uncover the truth about their ability to manipulate the level of Sharp Cut 5 Nigudin really fought against Furong Wangyuan is a free to play, rpg and abstract game developed and published by XieZiNan. Released on December 31st 2024 has received 1,332 reviews of which 1,306 were positive and 26 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free abstract games on Steam.
9.3
1,306
26
1
players
4. 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 is a fps and abstract game developed and published by 庄不纯工作室. Released on January 09th 2023 has received 12,048 reviews of which 11,772 were positive and 276 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free abstract games on Steam.
9.5
11,772
276