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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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!
Cookie Clicker
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Cats in Time
A relaxing puzzle game in which you explore 3D dioramas, solve puzzles and save cats lost in time! Crazy, right?!
LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE
Challenge the Great Tree with the maidens of Gensokyo! Challenge the mysterious great tree that suddenly appeared! Form and develop a large team from the characters of Touhou Project, and challenge the powerful foes that stand in your way! Now, enter the labyrinth that pierces even the skies!
Here Comes Niko!
Here Comes Niko! is the cozy 3D platformer for tired people! You play as Niko traveling across scenic islands. Make new friends, catch fish, solve puzzles, snag bugs, and more! Oh, Did I mention your boss is a frog?
Alpaca Stacka
A 3D adventure platformer where you play as a kind alpaca dedicated to helping their animal friends.
Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City!
Luna's Fishing Garden
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Beasts of Maravilla Island
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Galactic Mining Corp
Galactic Mining Corp is a unique rogue-lite, action game with crafting and base building mechanics. Head into uncharted space and discover a universe of locations to exploit for riches! Use your profits to expand your HQ, hire a crazy work force, obtain new drill components and upgrade everything.
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Lydie & Suelle" is the 3rd instalment: after discovering a mysterious painting, Lydie & Suelle get closer to their dream of running the best atelier.
Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Firis" is the 2nd instalment: after Firis encounters alchemy and is able to leave town, she is taken on a magical journey that has no limits.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.
Lunch Lady
Lunch Lady is a 1-4 player online co-op survival horror game. The school final exams are coming up and the best idea you and your friends had was to steal the test answers. Find all 10 pages and don't get caught by the murderous Lunch Lady!
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!
NGU INDUSTRIES
NGU INDUSTRIES (sequel to NGU IDLE) is a Free To Play Idle game and Factory Manager! It's packed with weird humor, tons of upgrades, and many hours of content! If you want that sweet, sweet dopamine release that comes with making Numbers Go Up, NGU INDUSTRIES is your game!
Your Chronicle
"Let's begin your own story." This is a text-based idle RPG game. There are already more than 3,000 unique story actions and it's still growing.
My Singing Monsters
Breed them, feed them, listen to them sing! Create an island full of Singing Monsters, then watch your song evolve as you breed and upgrade them. Design and build unique decorations to make your world look just the way you want. You'll love exploring the wonderful fantasy land of the Monster World!
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!
Mosaique Neko Waifus 4
Hentai puzzle with elements of RPG and meaningful dialogue choices. Flirt with all the Neko girls!
Enter The Backrooms
An indie psychological horror experience about surviving infinity. Navigate an endless expanse of rooms, ascend through various levels, gather items and artifacts, avoid going insane, evade corrupted entities, and see just how deep the realm known as The Backrooms goes.
B100X - Auto Dungeon RPG
Devilishly addictive RPG presented by Nussygame, the developer of "Buriedbornes"!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.
8.8
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