Best Collectathon 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 collectathon games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free collectathon games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Hell Pie
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie!
A Building Full of Cats
A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
Join the genius alchemist Noah and her cat companion Zipper as they explore ancient ruins to uncover the secrets hidden within! Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game!
Amazing Frog? 2
Amazing Frog? 2 is the next generation of Amazing Frog? A Hardcore Parkour, open world buffet of bonkers physics sandbox ...ness.
Epic Battle Fantasy Collection
A collection of short and silly games from the early days of the internet. There's turn-based RPGs, shoot-em-ups, platformers, and more - updated with new quality-of-life features. Plus there's a whopping 150 achievements to collect, and a free soundtrack DLC!
Kao the Kangaroo
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Soundfall
Soundfall is a dungeon crawler that combines looter-shooter action with rhythm-based gameplay. Venture out solo or with up to 4 friends locally or online. Collect loot and time your actions to the beat to become all powerful. Play the Campaign Mode, Free Play 100's of songs or import your own music!
Is Simon There?
A few months have passed since the death of my son, Simon. Ever since that tragic day, I find myself falling into the darkest emotions I could ever imagine. I am haunted everyday with what I have done; But sometimes, I am haunted by more than just my emotions...
Samurai Bringer
Samurai Bringer is a roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough, where you cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology.
Crystal Project
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Coromon
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!
Submerged: Hidden Depths
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator
Open your own Card shop by the seaside! Buy, trade and sell Cards, OR keep them for your own collection! Earn reputation with customers, beat your shop goals, unlock new decorations, and host exciting events to bring everyone to the best Card shop in town!
Porcelain Tales
Collect, run and be a pain in the porcelain
Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography Game
Put your love for pups to the test - we have a bunch of dogs that need their photos taken, doggone it! Photograph and catalogue the finest (and derpiest) dogs to build your career, upgrade your camera, and discover new canines. WOOF.
Supraland Six Inches Under
A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, combat! A first-person-metroidvania taking place six inches under Supraland.
My life as an archeologist
Click your way through 100 levels of archeological treasure hunting, loot and improve your equipment, uncover build-defining artefacts on every boss, choose between three different classes and find the one that best fits your playstyle! Research monsters cards and improve every run!
Siralim Ultimate
Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.
Demon Turf: Queens Edition
The ultimate version of the 3D Platformer with attitude! Join Beebz on three seperate adventures to ultimately claim the Demon Queen title! Jump, spin and punch your way across the turfs with this Expressive Platformer!
Eronoctosis: Put Yourself Together
A 2-Player Networked Horror Co-Op game. Explore the deepest recesses of your mind to put yourself back together. Work together to defend yourself from its denizens.
Old Coin Pusher Friends
This is an online cooperative coin pusher game set in the Old japan that can be enjoyed by one or all. Collect Japanese koban and try to win the jackpot! In addition, by collecting prizes, new content is released and coins are easily increased. Online multiplayer for up to five players possible.Most played collectathon games on Steam
Take a look at the top collectathon games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. TCG Card Shop Simulator
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop. TCG Card Shop Simulator is a simulation, management and economy game developed and published by OPNeon Games. Released on September 15th 2024 has received 38,503 reviews of which 37,464 were positive and 1,039 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 collectathon game, thanks to its 2,010 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
37,464
1,039
2,010
players
2. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is a exploration, female protagonist and jrpg game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on March 20th 2025 has received 2,175 reviews of which 1,439 were positive and 736 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. While seeing 331 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among collectathon games based on player count.
6.5
1,439
736
331
players
3. Coromon
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy! Coromon is a creature collector, exploration and jrpg game developed by TRAGsoft and published by indie.io. Released on March 31st 2022 has received 6,415 reviews of which 5,487 were positive and 928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 235 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among collectathon games based on player count.
8.3
5,487
928
235
players
4. A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights! A Hat in Time is a cute, 3d platformer and collectathon game developed by Gears for Breakfast and published by Gears for Breakfast and Humble Games. Released on October 05th 2017 has received 51,476 reviews of which 50,368 were positive and 1,108 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 182 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played collectathon games.
9.6
50,368
1,108
182
players
5. Cozy Grove
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove! Cozy Grove is a relaxing, cute and story rich game developed by Spry Fox LLC and published by Spry Fox LLC. Released on April 07th 2021 has received 7,923 reviews of which 7,139 were positive and 784 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 138 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played collectathon games.
8.7
7,139
784
138
players
6. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator is a cute, relaxing and collectathon game developed and published by turbolento games. Released on July 06th 2022 has received 17,154 reviews of which 16,795 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played collectathon games.
9.5
16,795
359
118
players
7. PickCrafter
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure! PickCrafter is a mining, idler and free to play game developed and published by Fiveamp. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 6,849 reviews of which 5,920 were positive and 929 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 101 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played collectathon games.
8.4
5,920
929
101
players
8. MergeCrafter
Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover hidden treasure! Merge identical items to create valuable resources, Craft new tools and upgrade them with powerful enchantments! Setup passive mining drills and tree farms to rebuild your camp! MergeCrafter is a relaxing, sandbox and match 3 game developed and published by Fiveamp. Released on August 23rd 2022 has received 791 reviews of which 575 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played collectathon games.
7.0
575
216
88
players
9. Kiwi Clicker - Juiced Up
Deliver more and more kiwis to satiate the kings' hunger - sacrifice their pulp and transcend beyond your fruital form! Kiwi Clicker - Juiced Up is a casual, indie and clicker game developed by Dimitri Kipper and published by tobspr Games. Released on July 29th 2022 has received 1,615 reviews of which 1,539 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played collectathon games.
9.0
1,539
76
82
players
10. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective
2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a charity-fundraising picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by global news stories from throughout the year. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a clicker, puzzle and collectathon game developed by Mark Ffrench and published by Divide The Plunder. Released on December 30th 2024 has received 408 reviews of which 355 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played collectathon games.
8.1
355
53
68
players
Best deals on collectathon games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of collectathon 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 collectathon games.
1. Coromon
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy! Coromon is a creature collector, exploration and jrpg game developed by TRAGsoft and published by indie.io. Released on March 31st 2022 has received 6,415 reviews of which 5,487 were positive and 928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for collectathon category.
8.3
5,487
928
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. New Super Lucky's Tale
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers! New Super Lucky's Tale is a adventure, 3d platformer and action-adventure game developed and published by Playful Corp.. Released on August 21st 2020 has received 606 reviews of which 579 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in collectathon games.
8.9
579
27
-94%
27.67€
1.66€
3. Cavern of Dreams
Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain. Cavern of Dreams is a old school, 3d platformer and cute game developed by Bynine Studio and published by Super Rare Originals. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 1,093 reviews of which 1,027 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in collectathon games.
8.9
1,027
66
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for collectathon games.
7.1
336
112
-80%
16.79€
3.35€
5. 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! Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is a retro, indie and singleplayer game developed and published by DrinkBox Studios. Released on August 15th 2012 has received 901 reviews of which 824 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for collectathon games.
8.6
824
77
-75%
9.75€
2.43€
6. Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox! Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is a boomer shooter, fps and arena shooter game developed by Nightdive Studios and Apogee Software and published by Nightdive Studios, New Blood Interactive and Apogee Entertainment. Released on July 31st 2023 has received 638 reviews of which 597 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 62% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for collectathon games.
8.7
597
41
-62%
19.37€
7.36€
7. Demon Turf: Queens Edition
The ultimate version of the 3D Platformer with attitude! Join Beebz on three seperate adventures to ultimately claim the Demon Queen title! Jump, spin and punch your way across the turfs with this Expressive Platformer! Demon Turf: Queens Edition is a exploration, precision platformer and 3d platformer game developed by Fabraz and published by Playtonic Friends. Released on November 04th 2021 has received 737 reviews of which 592 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 55% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for collectathon games.
7.6
592
145
-55%
28.99€
13.04€
8. Funko Fusion
Experience a festival of fandom like never before in Funko Fusion! Play through iconic worlds and mashup characters inspired by some of your favorite franchises in an action-adventure game with uniquely authentic, irreverent humor from the creative minds of 10:10 Games. Funko Fusion is a puzzle-platformer, collectathon and puzzle game developed and published by 1010 Games. Released on September 13th 2024 has received 617 reviews of which 419 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 55% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for collectathon games.
6.5
419
198
-55%
33.99€
15.29€
9. Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
The final summer, the final secret... Ryza's final adventure is about to begin! Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is a exploration, jrpg and collectathon game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on March 23rd 2023 has received 2,014 reviews of which 1,843 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for collectathon games.
8.7
1,843
171
-50%
60.34€
30.17€
10. Samurai Bringer
Samurai Bringer is a roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough, where you cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology. Samurai Bringer is a spectacle fighter, action and rogue-lite game developed by ALPHAWING Inc. and published by PLAYISM. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 982 reviews of which 863 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for collectathon games.
8.3
863
119
-50%
8.16€
4.08€
Free collectathon games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play collectathon 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 collectathon games.
1. PickCrafter
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure! PickCrafter is a mining, idler and free to play game developed and published by Fiveamp. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 6,849 reviews of which 5,920 were positive and 929 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 101 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free collectathon games on Steam.
8.4
5,920
929
101
players
2. MergeCrafter
Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover hidden treasure! Merge identical items to create valuable resources, Craft new tools and upgrade them with powerful enchantments! Setup passive mining drills and tree farms to rebuild your camp! MergeCrafter is a relaxing, sandbox and match 3 game developed and published by Fiveamp. Released on August 23rd 2022 has received 791 reviews of which 575 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free collectathon games on Steam.
7.0
575
216
88
players
3. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective
2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a charity-fundraising picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by global news stories from throughout the year. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a clicker, puzzle and collectathon game developed by Mark Ffrench and published by Divide The Plunder. Released on December 30th 2024 has received 408 reviews of which 355 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free collectathon games on Steam.
8.1
355
53
68
players
4. God Awe-full Clicker
God Awe-Full Clicker is an Endless Dungeon Clicker/Idle game full of Greek Mythology and Epic Battles with RPG style aspects. God Awe-full Clicker is a free to play, idler and clicker game developed and published by Mad Labyrinth Studios LLC. Released on September 19th 2018 has received 382 reviews of which 245 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free collectathon games on Steam.
6.2
245
137
2
players
5. Alpaca Stacka
A 3D adventure platformer where you play as a kind alpaca dedicated to helping their animal friends. Alpaca Stacka is a indie, exploration and 3d platformer game developed by Sebastian Baracaldo and Michelle Ma and published by Spookulele Games. Released on July 29th 2021 has received 5,717 reviews of which 5,571 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free collectathon games on Steam.
9.4
5,571
146
1
players
6. Loot Grind Simulator
Loot Grind Simulator is a fantasy-themed game about completing quests and earning better loot to equip. The game is meant as satire of the current MMO and Looter Shooter trends and features idle gameplay elements with decisions about what quests to undertake and items to craft. Loot Grind Simulator is a casual, short and collectathon game developed and published by GG Undroid Games. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 371 reviews of which 298 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free collectathon games on Steam.
7.5
298
73
1
players
7. Where Jellyfish 水母在哪里
Search for 100 Jellyfish. A carefully hand drawn 4K scene filled with cute characters. The process is short and won't take up too much player time. You can choose your favorite dyeing for the convenience of color blind players. Extremely easy to achieve. Where Jellyfish 水母在哪里 is a idler, hidden object and creature collector game developed and published by 冷笑黑妖. Released on December 21st 2023 has received 377 reviews of which 367 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free collectathon games on Steam.
8.9
367
10
8. Evo\Wave
Evo\Wave is a 3D platformer featuring LAI-6, an A.I. with a goal to restore the world following the passage of MagnaVex who brought the world back to a retro era. Repair the Evo\Core to progress through the different graphic periods of the video game history! Evo\Wave is a collectathon, retro and free to play game developed by MagnaVex Entertainment and published by UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 491 reviews of which 470 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free collectathon games on Steam.
8.9
470
21
9. Underminer
Welcome to Underminer, an underground adventure game set in a subterranean world. Mine minerals, earn money, upgrade your drill machine and descend deeper into the earth. The truth about 'legendary minerals' and an exciting underground world are waiting for you! Underminer is a simulation, action-adventure and collectathon game developed by Team GongMyeong and published by Jungle Game Lab. Released on January 10th 2024 has received 821 reviews of which 766 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free collectathon games on Steam.
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766
55
10. The Market of Light
A short game and tech demo created with Unreal Engine 5. The player is a small firefly that collects orbs of light scattered around the market. Experience a meticulously rendered world from a micro view point! The Market of Light is a action, collectathon and 3d game developed and published by historia Inc.. Released on September 28th 2021 has received 410 reviews of which 336 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free collectathon games on Steam.
7.7
336
74