Best Cute 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 cute games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free cute games are available at the bottom of the page.
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PLATiNA :: LAB
A new rhythm game featuring innovative characters inspired by databases! Join the research of PLATiNA :: LAB to uncover the secrets of the locked data world as a special 'Decoder' with unique abilities.
Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers
Collect and battle over 200 unique creatures in this roguelike auto-battler. Level-up and evolve your Kādomon as you assemble the ultimate team, creating awesome synergies to beat BIG bosses!
Nomad Idle
Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.
TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-
The latest title in the "TGM" series, "TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-" offers the ultimate Tetris game that no one has ever experienced before. Challenge yourself in new modes such as ASUKA and SHIRANUI.
Squirreled Away
Live your best squirrel life. Explore, gather, craft, and build incredible treehouses in acres of beautiful parkland. Scurry across lawns, up trees, and leap limb to limb solo, or up to four friends can play together in co-op. Endless summer days of adventure await.
inZOI
"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.
AI LIMIT
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Guidus Zero
Guidus Zero is a real-time grid-based action roguelike game. Explore the sinkhole known as the "Scar" to search for spirits and treasure chests, and defeat the corrupted enemies and bosses as you strive to reach the deepest floor of the Scar, where the source of chaos awaits.
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.
Mudborne: Frog Management Sim
Mudborne is a casual nature management sim about discovering & breeding frogs! Awoken from hibernation you find your pond abandoned. Through the genetic keys of new species you must unlock the paths between the waking & dreaming worlds, and embark on a journey to restore lost populations.
Party Club
Seat customers, serve drinks, and manage chaos with up to 4 players! Keep the peace by considering customer types while seating them. Survive disasters, handle quirky customers, and design the perfect venue to keep the party going!
KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!
Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.
One Lonely Outpost
An alien world sometimes needs a farmer’s touch to bring it to life. In this sci-fi, colonization-life sim, terraform a barren world: turn wastelands into verdant landscapes while exploring, farming, building, and unlocking all the mysteries of this strange new planet.
Touhou ~Red Empress Devil.
"Touhou ~Red Empress Devil." is a bullet-hell shooting roguelike action game. Set in The Scarlet Devil Mansion, the inhabitants of Gensokyo go on a rampage!
我的人生
This is a wild and unpredictable life simulator, filled with laughter, banter, and endless possibilities. A strategy game that blends deck-building roguelike mechanics with Luck Be a Landlord-style gameplay. Shape your own life story from 100+ unique events and a deck of 250+ cards!
Beast Saga
Beast Saga is an open-world RPG set in a martial arts universe where you play as a young wolf tribe member named Lang Jiusi. Immerse yourself in a world of free exploration, gathering, crafting, life skills, martial arts cultivation, forming alliances and experiencing unique Jianghu adventures.
Two Point Museum
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
Most played cute games on Steam
Take a look at the top cute games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a casual, clicker and cats game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 5,602 reviews of which 5,405 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cute game, thanks to its 102,045 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
5,405
197
102,045
players
2. Party Animals
Fight your friends as puppies, kittens and other fuzzy creatures in PARTY ANIMALS! Paw it out with your friends remotely, or huddle together for chaotic fun on the same screen. Interact with the world under our realistic physics engine. Did I mention PUPPIES? Party Animals is a multiplayer, casual and funny game developed by Recreate Games and published by Source Technology. Released on September 20th 2023 has received 62,826 reviews of which 49,119 were positive and 13,707 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. While seeing 7,714 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cute games based on player count.
7.7
49,119
13,707
7,714
players
3. Cult of the Lamb
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. Cult of the Lamb is a base-building, cute and action roguelike game developed by Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital. Released on August 11th 2022 has received 100,667 reviews of which 96,242 were positive and 4,425 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 4,207 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cute games based on player count.
9.4
96,242
4,425
4,207
players
4. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,697 reviews of which 44,921 were positive and 776 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,587 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cute games.
9.6
44,921
776
2,587
players
5. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 485 reviews of which 418 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 2,050 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cute games.
8.1
418
67
2,050
players
6. Muse Dash
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!! Muse Dash is a music, rhythm and anime game developed by peropero and published by hasuhasu. Released on June 19th 2019 has received 118,846 reviews of which 106,888 were positive and 11,958 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,587 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cute games.
8.9
106,888
11,958
1,587
players
7. Tiny Pasture
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors! Tiny Pasture is a idler, farming sim and cute game developed by CaveLiquid and published by Gamersky Games. Released on February 17th 2025 has received 3,456 reviews of which 3,235 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,522 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cute games.
9.0
3,235
221
1,522
players
8. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes. Slime Rancher is a cute, exploration and adventure game developed and published by Monomi Park. Released on August 01st 2017 has received 136,338 reviews of which 133,539 were positive and 2,799 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 1,384 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cute games.
9.7
133,539
2,799
1,384
players
9. MiSide
Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself? MiSide is a psychological horror, cute and story rich game developed by AIHASTO and published by IndieArk and Shochiku (Japan). Released on December 10th 2024 has received 107,104 reviews of which 105,086 were positive and 2,018 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 1,376 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cute games.
9.7
105,086
2,018
1,376
players
10. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends! Desktop Mate is a free to play, anime and cute game developed and published by infiniteloop. Released on January 07th 2025 has received 6,099 reviews of which 4,033 were positive and 2,066 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 1,281 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cute games.
6.5
4,033
2,066
1,281
players
Best deals on cute games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of cute games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cute games.
1. Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures! Loddlenaut is a underwater, relaxing and open world game developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 4,075 reviews of which 3,998 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cute category.
9.4
3,998
77
-94%
18.83€
1.13€
2. Omno
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke. Omno is a adventure, wholesome and exploration game developed by Studio Inkyfox and published by Future Friends Games and StudioInkyfox. Released on July 28th 2021 has received 2,423 reviews of which 2,243 were positive and 180 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 cute games.
8.9
2,243
180
-94%
17.17€
1.03€
3. The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home. The Last Campfire is a puzzle, adventure and singleplayer game developed and published by Hello Games. Released on October 07th 2021 has received 14,072 reviews of which 13,738 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cute games.
9.5
13,738
334
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
4. Dordogne
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey. Dordogne is a narrative, wholesome and cute game developed by UN JE NE SAIS QUOI and UMANIMATION and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on June 13th 2023 has received 990 reviews of which 918 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.7
918
72
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
5. 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. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cute games.
9.4
3,088
64
-92%
24.13€
1.93€
6. 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. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.9
1,027
66
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
7. Ghost of a Tale
Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers. Ghost of a Tale is a adventure, stealth and atmospheric game developed and published by SeithCG. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 4,860 reviews of which 4,459 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.9
4,459
401
-92%
18.75€
1.50€
8. KeyWe
KeyWe is a cute, co-operative postal puzzler starring Jeff and Debra, two small kiwi birds working in a whimsical post office. They must jump, flap, peck and butt-slam their way across an interactive landscape of levers, bells and buttons to get those messages delivered on time! KeyWe is a co-op, puzzle-platformer and cute game developed by Stonewheat & Sons and published by Fireshine Games. Released on August 31st 2021 has received 1,789 reviews of which 1,619 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.6
1,619
170
-92%
25.00€
2.00€
9. Mail Time
It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure! Mail Time is a exploration, cute and platformer game developed by Kela van der Deijl and published by indie.io. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 1,345 reviews of which 1,141 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.1
1,141
204
-92%
19.25€
1.54€
10. Sticky Business
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet! Sticky Business is a casual, relaxing and simulation game developed by Spellgarden Games and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on July 17th 2023 has received 5,870 reviews of which 5,567 were positive and 303 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cute games.
9.2
5,567
303
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
Free cute games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play cute games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cute games.
1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a casual, clicker and cats game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 5,602 reviews of which 5,405 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 102,045 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free cute games on Steam.
9.3
5,405
197
102,045
players
2. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,697 reviews of which 44,921 were positive and 776 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,587, this cute game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free cute games on Steam.
9.6
44,921
776
2,587
players
3. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 485 reviews of which 418 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,050, this cute game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free cute games on Steam.
8.1
418
67
2,050
players
4. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends! Desktop Mate is a free to play, anime and cute game developed and published by infiniteloop. Released on January 07th 2025 has received 6,099 reviews of which 4,033 were positive and 2,066 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,281 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
6.5
4,033
2,066
1,281
players
5. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward! Incremental Epic Hero 2 is a simulation, idler and rpg game developed by Hapiwaku and published by Idle System and Inc.. Released on January 02nd 2025 has received 1,371 reviews of which 980 were positive and 391 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,150 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
6.9
980
391
1,150
players
6. Super Animal Royale
It’s a fight for furvival! Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, frenetic, top-down 2D battle royale where murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun across an abandoned safari park. Super Animal Royale is a battle royale, free to play and cute game developed and published by Pixile. Released on August 26th 2021 has received 42,135 reviews of which 39,460 were positive and 2,675 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 726 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
9.2
39,460
2,675
726
players
7. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game. HoloCure - Save the Fans! is a pixel graphics, bullet hell and anime game developed and published by KayAnimate. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 37,373 reviews of which 37,019 were positive and 354 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 630 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
9.7
37,019
354
630
players
8. Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet
Elevate your desktop experience by adopting a desktop waifu! Similar to a tamagotchi, she will keep you company on your desktop while you work or play other games! Pat her head, feed her snacks, give her plushies, or go fishing. Bring a little joy and cozy vibes to your daily routine! Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet is a cute, idler and cozy game developed by Mon Amiral and published by Silvervale. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 1,199 reviews of which 1,127 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 569 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.9
1,127
72
569
players
9. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends! Super Auto Pets is a auto battler, free to play and strategy game developed and published by Team Wood Games. Released on September 24th 2021 has received 33,868 reviews of which 30,670 were positive and 3,198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 551 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.9
30,670
3,198
551
players
10. Zoo 2: Animal Park
Zoo 2: Animal Park – Take care of wild and tame zoo animals in this animal game! Zoo 2: Animal Park is a casual, building and city builder game developed by KING Art and published by upjers. Released on August 24th 2020 has received 1,433 reviews of which 1,127 were positive and 306 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 289 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
7.5
1,127
306
289
players