Best Beautiful 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 beautiful games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free beautiful games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II

Autumn goes by, girls are still waiting till osmanthus blooming.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 15 Dec 2018

GRIS

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Price -84% 2.33€
Rating 9.5
Release 13 Dec 2018

Equilinox

Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your liking, cultivate and raise hundreds of different species, and evolve your wildlife to unlock more exotic plants and animals.

Price 8.50€
Rating 8.9
Release 23 Nov 2018

Zup! S

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Price 1.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 15 Nov 2018

Red Matter

Red Matter is a story-driven VR puzzle adventure game set during a dystopian sci-fi Cold War. Take on the role of Agent Epsilon, an astronaut of the Atlantic Union dispatched to an abandoned Volgravian moon base on a faraway planet. Your mission: to investigate a shady top secret research project.

Price -48% 12.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 10 Nov 2018

Umfend

The glass sphere burst in the night of 1996. The world of distortion opened its gates and took away from you someone very important. However, in 2005, the past emerges again to hunt you once more. An atmospheric horror about love and time.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 30 Oct 2018

Terraforming Mars

The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.

Price -88% 2.38€
Rating 7.0
Release 17 Oct 2018

CINERIS SOMNIA

"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.

Price -70% 3.74€
Rating 7.9
Release 09 Oct 2018

Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour

Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour features an authentic career mode where you work your way up to an elite angler competing against over 100 of the best anglers in the world across Bass, Carp and Predator fishing whilst unlocking sponsorship opportunities, gaining career earnings and social media followers as you go.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 18 Sep 2018

The Messenger

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Price 19.50€
Rating 9.1
Release 30 Aug 2018

Return.

Take the lost soul to its home.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 03 Aug 2018

Flowers -Le volume sur ete-

Summer has arrived early to Saint Angraecum Academy, and with it comes change. Follow the story of Erika in the second game in the Flowers series.

Price 16.79€
Rating 9.3
Release 26 Jul 2018

Ria's Hook

Ria's journey to the strange storm...

Price 2.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 04 Apr 2018

TOGETHER VR

Come! Indulge yourselves in your own private den and create sweet and loving memories with her!

Price 12.99€
Rating 6.2
Release 02 Apr 2018

Hidden Paws

It's winter and cats are still outside. Cold and alone. Find them and bring them home. Now includes free Christmas Isles. Enjoy!

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 22 Mar 2018

Rise of Insanity

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

Price -90% 0.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 01 Mar 2018

Faerie Solitaire Remastered

Have magical fun in the addicting Card game, Faerie Solitaire! Find and raise a Faerie pet and repopulate the magical land of Avalon using the resources found by clearing each level.

Price -90% 1.24€
Rating 8.2
Release 22 Dec 2017

Gorogoa

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Price -70% 4.13€
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Dec 2017

Inertia

Inertia is a first-person platformer with free-running aspects. Inspired by various other free-running and movement based games/game-modes.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 01 Dec 2017

Last Day of June

A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 31 Aug 2017

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 09 Aug 2017

Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies

A melody of life and death surrounding a sickly girl and her friends.

Price 9.75€
Rating 9.0
Release 27 Jul 2017

Aporia: Beyond The Valley

CRYNEGINE Indie Game of 2017. Featuring an incredibly detailed ancient world and a breathtaking soundtrack, Aporia: Beyond the Valley takes open world storytelling to new heights of adventure.

Price -89% 1.88€
Rating 7.9
Release 19 Jul 2017

Under Leaves

Journey into the forest, the jungle or the depths of the deep blue sea. Find chestnuts for the pigs, a caterpillar for the crocodile or a starfish one, two three. A color-filled hidden object game from the world of animals.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 27 Apr 2017

Most played beautiful games on Steam

Take a look at the top beautiful games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.

1. Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a beautiful, metroidvania and platformer game developed by Moon Studios GmbH and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on March 10th 2020 has received 135,371 reviews of which 130,741 were positive and 4,630 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 beautiful game, thanks to its 264 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
130,741
4,630

264
players

2. GRIS

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. GRIS is a beautiful, atmospheric and great soundtrack game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on December 13th 2018 has received 82,348 reviews of which 79,381 were positive and 2,967 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.5
79,381
2,967

66
players

3. Journey

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets. Journey is a beautiful, atmospheric and adventure game developed by thatgamecompany and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on June 11th 2020 has received 34,013 reviews of which 32,092 were positive and 1,921 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.2
32,092
1,921

43
players

4. Energy Engine PC Live Wallpaper

Release the energy of your wallpaper! Change colours and create effects that react to your mouse. Perfect for custom build PC. Energy Engine PC Live Wallpaper is a design & illustration, utilities and simulation game developed and published by 3dm_live_wallpapers. Released on May 10th 2019 has received 342 reviews of which 213 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played beautiful games.
6.0
213
129

29
players

5. Trine 2: Complete Story

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine 2: Complete Story is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on June 06th 2013 has received 21,618 reviews of which 20,623 were positive and 995 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.3
20,623
995

27
players

6. Gorogoa

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards. Gorogoa is a puzzle, hand-drawn and indie game developed by Buried Signal and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 17,689 reviews of which 17,260 were positive and 429 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.5
17,260
429

21
players

7. Trine Enchanted Edition

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine Enchanted Edition is a puzzle-platformer, beautiful and fantasy game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on July 02nd 2009 has received 15,266 reviews of which 14,618 were positive and 648 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played beautiful games.
9.3
14,618
648

20
players

8. Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

Welcome to the Glass Masquerade sequel - an artistic puzzle game inspired by stained glass artisans and Wonderland depictions of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to solve every riddle and free yourself from a tangled dream. Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions is a casual, puzzle and indie game developed and published by Onyx Lute. Released on February 27th 2019 has received 2,948 reviews of which 2,716 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played beautiful games.
8.8
2,716
232

13
players

9. Eastshade

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places! Eastshade is a exploration, relaxing and open world game developed and published by Eastshade Studios. Released on February 13th 2019 has received 5,124 reviews of which 4,584 were positive and 540 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played beautiful games.
8.6
4,584
540

12
players

10. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator

Welcome to the most delicious dating simulator ever created. Do you have what it takes to be the business partner of and win the heart of the most famous chicken salesman of all time? Play to find out! Go ahead, Colonel Sanders is waiting. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator is a dating sim, anime and visual novel game developed by Psyop and published by KFC. Released on September 24th 2019 has received 12,580 reviews of which 11,558 were positive and 1,022 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played beautiful games.
8.9
11,558
1,022

8
players

Best deals on beautiful games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of beautiful games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted beautiful games.

1. Trine 2: Complete Story

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine 2: Complete Story is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on June 06th 2013 has received 21,618 reviews of which 20,623 were positive and 995 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for beautiful category.
9.3
20,623
995

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

2. Trine Enchanted Edition

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine Enchanted Edition is a puzzle-platformer, beautiful and fantasy game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on July 02nd 2009 has received 15,266 reviews of which 14,618 were positive and 648 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in beautiful games.
9.3
14,618
648

-85% 15.00€ 2.25€

3. GRIS

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. GRIS is a beautiful, atmospheric and great soundtrack game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on December 13th 2018 has received 82,348 reviews of which 79,381 were positive and 2,967 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 84% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in beautiful games.
9.5
79,381
2,967

-84% 14.56€ 2.33€

4. Gorogoa

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards. Gorogoa is a puzzle, hand-drawn and indie game developed by Buried Signal and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 17,689 reviews of which 17,260 were positive and 429 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for beautiful games.
9.5
17,260
429

-70% 13.77€ 4.13€

5. Journey

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets. Journey is a beautiful, atmospheric and adventure game developed by thatgamecompany and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on June 11th 2020 has received 34,013 reviews of which 32,092 were positive and 1,921 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for beautiful games.
9.2
32,092
1,921

-70% 13.77€ 4.13€

Free beautiful games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play beautiful games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play beautiful games.

1. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator

Welcome to the most delicious dating simulator ever created. Do you have what it takes to be the business partner of and win the heart of the most famous chicken salesman of all time? Play to find out! Go ahead, Colonel Sanders is waiting. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator is a dating sim, anime and visual novel game developed by Psyop and published by KFC. Released on September 24th 2019 has received 12,580 reviews of which 11,558 were positive and 1,022 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free beautiful games on Steam.
8.9
11,558
1,022

8
players