Best Cartoony 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 cartoony games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free cartoony games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Contraption Maker
The spiritual successor to The Incredible Machine from its original designer and programmer. Play 100s of puzzles. Build and share elaborate contraptions with an huge variety of parts and critters.
Farm for your Life
Your community was taken down by a heavy storm which caused an apocalypse and unleashed the living dead. Together with the other survivors, it is your task to rebuild and to allow that sustainable life can still be assured. Cultivate your farm and manage your restaurant to provide food and deal with all the zombies.
Knightmare Tower
Break through ceilings, rescue princesses and escape boiling lava as you slash your way to the top of the Knightmare Tower!
Reversion - The Escape (1st Chapter)
It’s 2035 in Buenos Aires, or where Buenos Aires used to be. You’ve just woken up in a hospital, and you can’t remember anything. All you know is you have to escape and find out what happened to the city. And how to save it.
1849
1849 is a city management game set during the California Gold Rush. Your task is to build towns, populate them with workers, and make sure that they are housed, fed, and entertained. You’ll have to manage and coordinate extensive production and trade networks to make sure your towns thrive.
Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears!
Beware Planet Earth
Beware Planet Earth! is a beguiling mix of classic tower defense and time management coming to PC via Steam for the first time. Save your cows from the Martian invasion by building an effective defense using towers, traps and objects, and also by firing your Zapper directly at the invading force of little green men!
Cloudbuilt
Rocket parkour your way through dizzying obstacles and lethal robot hazards, in this 3rd person action platformer with over 40 levels, and even more community levels.
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Oozi: Earth Adventure
Oozi: Earth Adventure is a classic 2D platformer with old school gameplay - no puzzles, no punishment, just 100% pure classic platforming fun! Its most prominent features are HD visuals and beautiful hand-drawn art, but despite its visual style, it’s a good fit for all kinds of gamers!
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...
Unholy Heights
Welcome to Unholy Heights, a mashup of Tower Defense and Apartment Management Simulation!
Knock-knock
There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers.But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods.
Castle of Illusion
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Worms Clan Wars
Worms™ Clan Wars is the biggest and best Worms™ game to date - more worms, larger landscapes, more dynamic water, more weapons and more customisation items than ever before.
Skulls of the Shogun
Enter the Samurai Afterlife and join forces with vibrant ghost-samurai warriors, magical animal monks, and mustachioed samurai generals. It's fast-paced turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars, and supercharged with fighting-game flare!
Ittle Dew
Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.
Go Home Dinosaurs!
Todd Rex wants steak. Todd Rex wants YOUR steak. Are you gonna let him take it? No way! Go Home, Dinosaurs!Prevent hordes of marauding Dinos from crashing your party in the world’s premier BBQ defense simulator! Unlock powerful towers that act like little weaponized puzzle pieces.
Hamlet or the Last Game without MMORPG Features, Shaders and Product Placement
The original puzzle adventure game based on twisted William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Castle Crashers®
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Critter Crunch
Using Critter Crunch's 'Food Chain' mechanic, players will eat their way through a smorgasbord of levels and gorge on a feast of modes, including Co-op and Versus multiplayer.
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! You’re an ill-tempered blob that grows in size by swallowing everything in its path. Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!Most played cartoony games on Steam
Take a look at the top cartoony games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. 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 is a great soundtrack, 2d platformer and fast-paced game developed and published by Tour De Pizza. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 65,802 reviews of which 64,735 were positive and 1,067 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cartoony game, thanks to its 506 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
64,735
1,067
506
players
2. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a rpg, adventure and jrpg game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on July 08th 2021 has received 15,911 reviews of which 13,117 were positive and 2,794 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 196 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cartoony games based on player count.
8.1
13,117
2,794
196
players
3. Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD
While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course. Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD is a strategy, tower defense and 2d game developed and published by Ironhide Game Studio. Released on July 25th 2024 has received 8,594 reviews of which 7,520 were positive and 1,074 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 181 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cartoony games based on player count.
8.5
7,520
1,074
181
players
4. Bendy and the Ink Machine
Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons. Bendy and the Ink Machine is a horror, first-person and singleplayer game developed and published by Joey Drew Studios. Released on April 27th 2017 has received 28,884 reviews of which 25,663 were positive and 3,221 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 132 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cartoony games.
8.7
25,663
3,221
132
players
5. Last Train Outta' Wormtown
Last Train Outta' Wormtown is a chaotic Sandworm vs. Cowboys showdown. The Worm can only detect players touching the sand, like "hot lava" with a giant sandworm twist! Work together, Complete the objectives, and get outta' Wormtown! - Or, play as the Worm and gobble up your friends! Last Train Outta' Wormtown is a action, platformer and 3d platformer game developed and published by Get(Color) Games. Released on January 17th 2025 has received 1,412 reviews of which 1,352 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 122 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cartoony games.
9.1
1,352
60
122
players
6. Death's Door
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry. Death's Door is a cute, souls-like and 3d platformer game developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. Released on July 20th 2021 has received 18,383 reviews of which 17,182 were positive and 1,201 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cartoony games.
9.1
17,182
1,201
88
players
7. Flash Party
Flash Party brings another major update: new colorful stickers, weekly free heroes, community event trophy wall... The fun and exciting fighting party continues! Flash Party is a platform fighter. Attack, jump, dodge, and block... throw your opponents off-stage with all sorts of moves! Flash Party is a fighting, 2d platformer and 2d fighter game developed and published by XD. Released on January 09th 2023 has received 1,874 reviews of which 1,281 were positive and 593 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cartoony games.
6.7
1,281
593
63
players
8. Incredibox
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers. Incredibox is a casual, rhythm and 2d game developed and published by So Far So Good. Released on April 30th 2021 has received 4,590 reviews of which 4,431 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cartoony games.
9.3
4,431
159
61
players
9. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner. The WereCleaner is a stealth, casual and cartoony game developed by Howlin' Hugs and published by USC Games. Released on May 07th 2024 has received 9,579 reviews of which 9,527 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cartoony games.
9.6
9,527
52
47
players
10. Rayman® Origins
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans! Rayman® Origins is a platformer, 2d and local co-op game developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft. Released on March 29th 2012 has received 5,028 reviews of which 4,724 were positive and 304 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cartoony games.
9.1
4,724
304
47
players
Best deals on cartoony games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of cartoony games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cartoony games.
1. Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size! Tinykin is a 3d platformer, cute and action-adventure game developed by Splashteam and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 3,152 reviews of which 3,088 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cartoony category.
9.4
3,088
64
-92%
24.13€
1.93€
2. Disney Universe
For the first time, suit up in an off-the-wall multiplayer adventure where iconic Disney characters and legendary Disney worlds collide. Discover the mixed-up humor of this ever-expanding universe as you team up with friends to overcome challenges and defeat enemies. Disney Universe is a family friendly, cartoony and adventure game developed by Eurocom and published by Disney. Released on October 06th 2014 has received 383 reviews of which 316 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cartoony games.
7.7
316
67
-88%
19.83€
2.38€
3. Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo! Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure is a exploration, relaxing and simulation game developed by Snowcastle Games and published by Jetpack Collective and The Iterative Collective. Released on November 09th 2023 has received 421 reviews of which 327 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 83% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cartoony games.
7.3
327
94
-83%
24.00€
4.08€
4. Darkestville Castle
Like any decent demon Cid spends his nights performing all kind of evil deeds to the peaceful people of Darkestville. Little does he know that his old arch enemy is about to change his life forever. Darkestville Castle is a point & click, adventure and hidden object game developed by Epic Llama Games and published by ESDigital Games. Released on September 21st 2017 has received 629 reviews of which 586 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cartoony games.
8.7
586
43
-80%
14.99€
2.99€
5. Effie
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games! Effie is a 3d platformer, collectathon and colorful game developed and published by Inverge Studios. Released on January 28th 2020 has received 448 reviews of which 336 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cartoony games.
7.1
336
112
-80%
16.79€
3.35€
6. Death's Door
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry. Death's Door is a cute, souls-like and 3d platformer game developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. Released on July 20th 2021 has received 18,383 reviews of which 17,182 were positive and 1,201 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cartoony games.
9.1
17,182
1,201
-78%
19.36€
4.26€
7. Disneyland Adventures
Disneyland Adventures allows fans of all ages to explore Disneyland park, enjoy adventures based on 18 popular attractions, engage in 100 challenging quests, and interact with 35 beloved characters. Disneyland Adventures is your ticket to the magical world of Disneyland right in your living room. Disneyland Adventures is a adventure, family friendly and fantasy game developed by Frontier Developments and Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on September 14th 2018 has received 696 reviews of which 629 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cartoony games.
8.5
629
67
-70%
16.87€
5.06€
8. Moving Out 2
Moving Out is back and wackier than ever, and now with ONLINE PLAY! Return to Packmore and use your moving skills across brand new dimensions and some old favourites. Help rebuild Smooth Moves and become an all-star F.A.R.T. (Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician)! Moving Out 2 is a casual, satire and colorful game developed by SMG Studio and Devm Games and published by Team17. Released on August 15th 2023 has received 371 reviews of which 295 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cartoony games.
7.5
295
76
-65%
30.09€
10.53€
9. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a sandboxy physics game for 1-8 players, with everything from sneaky heists to hilarous stupidity to baking pizzas. With continuous updates, plenty of maps, and hundreds of items, clothes and quests, it has something for everyone. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a early access, heist and comedy game developed and published by That Fish and That Other Fish. Released on July 02nd 2021 has received 2,703 reviews of which 2,429 were positive and 274 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cartoony games.
8.6
2,429
274
-64%
12.33€
4.44€
10. Bendy and the Ink Machine
Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons. Bendy and the Ink Machine is a horror, first-person and singleplayer game developed and published by Joey Drew Studios. Released on April 27th 2017 has received 28,884 reviews of which 25,663 were positive and 3,221 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 61% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cartoony games.
8.7
25,663
3,221
-61%
18.72€
7.30€
Free cartoony games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play cartoony games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cartoony games.
1. Flash Party
Flash Party brings another major update: new colorful stickers, weekly free heroes, community event trophy wall... The fun and exciting fighting party continues! Flash Party is a platform fighter. Attack, jump, dodge, and block... throw your opponents off-stage with all sorts of moves! Flash Party is a fighting, 2d platformer and 2d fighter game developed and published by XD. Released on January 09th 2023 has received 1,874 reviews of which 1,281 were positive and 593 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free cartoony games on Steam.
6.7
1,281
593
63
players
2. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner. The WereCleaner is a stealth, casual and cartoony game developed by Howlin' Hugs and published by USC Games. Released on May 07th 2024 has received 9,579 reviews of which 9,527 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free cartoony games on Steam.
9.6
9,527
52
47
players
3. Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
This is Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions. Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 is a cartoony, horror and survival horror game developed by Dynamic Pixels and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 12th 2019 has received 3,425 reviews of which 3,161 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free cartoony games on Steam.
8.9
3,161
264
26
players
4. Mizi NO!
In this free 2D puzzle game, you must reassemble broken objects that your cat has knocked over. Mizi NO! is a casual, puzzle and 2d game developed and published by DU&I. Released on August 22nd 2024 has received 1,534 reviews of which 1,521 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free cartoony games on Steam.
9.4
1,521
13
19
players