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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TheDawn

TheDawn is a third-person shooting game about the journey of Maya, the superpowers who can manipulate time, and Max, the hacker who helps her. Will they be able to save mankind and face a new dawn?

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 11 Dec 2020

Spice&Wolf VR2

The team behind the original series has gotten together to bring you into the world of Spice and Wolf again for a second installment of VR animation! Animation has evolved from "watching" to "experiencing."

Price 20.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 09 Dec 2020

Crumble

Crumble is a dynamic physics platformer. Move like a Slime, jump like a ball, swing like Spiderman!

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 04 Dec 2020

PHOGS!

In PHOGS! you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player.

Price -80% 4.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 03 Dec 2020

Arise: A Simple Story

Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.8
Release 03 Dec 2020

100 hidden birds

Hidden object game in the cartoon city style. Ultra hard! Really very difficult!

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 02 Dec 2020

Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix

Nickelodeon Kart Racers is back and we’re kicking it into overdrive! In Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, you can select from 30 playable racers and 70 team members to assemble your ultimate pit crew.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 01 Dec 2020

LAST EMBRYO -EITHER OF BRAVE TO STORY-

The young girl "Sill", who longed to become an adventurer, came to the Developing City Aletia. However, shadows came quietly... No one had expected what kind of crisis Sill would encounter. But every footprint left by her will soon become mythology...

Price 10.79€
Rating 8.7
Release 27 Nov 2020

NEKOPARA Vol. 4

Despite the popularity of, "La Soleil", Kashou's father continues to disapprove of it. Determined to get his father to approve of him, Kashou journeys to France to seek advice from the teacher who taught him his craft. A new chapter awaits in the next volume of the NEKOPARA series!

Price -50% 4.87€
Rating 9.4
Release 26 Nov 2020

Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!

Experience the thrill of the high-flying antics of the Crazy Ball as it bounces around the dysfunctional office. With unique and challenging gameplay that is easy to grasp, outrageous physics and plenty of fun content, this is one wacky office that you’d never want to leave!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 24 Nov 2020

Aurora: A Child's Journey

Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 20 Nov 2020

~Be a maid in the Demon World~ The Secret Café of the Demon Angel Hero.

The protagonist who Reincarnated to the Demon World became a black mascot, in order to restore his original appearance. Use the knowledge of the "different world" to transform the little devil's tavern into a maid cafe, and aim for the first maid cafe in the demon world!

Price -50% 7.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 20 Nov 2020

CATch the Stars

CATch the Stars is a minimalist puzzle with a pleasant and original soundtrack. Click on the right star, solve the puzzles and form constellations with a beautiful and relaxing environment. No score, no timer and no pressure.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 18 Nov 2020

Our Life: Beginnings & Always

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.6
Release 16 Nov 2020

Disc Space

Disc Space is a multiplayer Ultimate Frisbee game with up to 10 players online. Play with your friends or find new ones. Unlimited fun is guaranteed.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 13 Nov 2020

Happy Quest

Happy Quest is a casual match-3 game. You are a kind hunter in the town. Your quest is help beautiful girls to defeat monsters.

Price 1.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 06 Nov 2020

Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA1

Aokana - EXTRA1 is the official Mashiro afterstory for Aokana.Experience even more Aokana in 1440p!

Price 16.49€
Rating 9.3
Release 06 Nov 2020

Coloring Book for Adults

Boost your creativity with Coloring Book for Adults! Choose from a wide range of coloring pages within the app and experience coloring many different characters, patterns, and objects. Lose yourself in colors, forget about time and duties, say goodbye to stress!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.4
Release 05 Nov 2020

Jendo: Origins

This is a comedy about high-schoolers friends, getting into extremely absurd and ridiculous situations.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.4
Release 04 Nov 2020

Quantum Protocol

A deckbuilding card game where it's always your turn. Play as the master hackers of Quantum and take on the most dangerous malware in the world. Every action matters. Make plays, upgrade your deck, and break the enemy board!

Price 12.79€
Rating 8.5
Release 04 Nov 2020

Kelipot

A mysterious plague befell ancient Celephais. What choices await the twins lost in the chaos? The Roguelite action-platformer Kelipot is here! With a rich story experience, frame-by-frame animations and hand-illustrated 2D visuals. Explore and uncover the truth beneath this twisted world!

Price -64% 4.15€
Rating 8.1
Release 03 Nov 2020

Witches x Warlocks

Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 31 Oct 2020

Touhou Gensokyo Visitor

Walking through the forest, Reimu meets a stranger in the forest, now she needs to understand where he came from, and how he got through the barrier.

Price 3.29€
Rating 8.7
Release 30 Oct 2020

The Case Book of Arne

A vampire and a girl... who are they? The two of them have a secret and solve a strange case... In a world where paranormal activity takes place, "Player" solves a case in which a non-human becomes a suspect. Such a "detective adventure" is coming to STEAM.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.3
Release 28 Oct 2020

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 21st 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, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 6,924 reviews of which 6,686 were positive and 238 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 108,147 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
6,686
238

108,147
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 45,761 reviews of which 44,984 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,640 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cute games based on player count.
9.6
44,984
777

2,640
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 101,309 reviews of which 96,858 were positive and 4,451 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 2,488 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cute games based on player count.
9.4
96,858
4,451

2,488
players

4. 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 537 reviews of which 461 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 2,196 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cute games.
8.0
461
76

2,196
players

5. 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 62,969 reviews of which 49,246 were positive and 13,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 1,361 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cute games.
7.7
49,246
13,723

1,361
players

6. 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 6,205 reviews of which 4,067 were positive and 2,138 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 1,251 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cute games.
6.4
4,067
2,138

1,251
players

7. 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 1,376 reviews of which 981 were positive and 395 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 1,084 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cute games.
6.9
981
395

1,084
players

8. 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 3,662 reviews of which 3,418 were positive and 244 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,062 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cute games.
9.0
3,418
244

1,062
players

9. WEBFISHING

WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!) WEBFISHING is a fishing, multiplayer and casual game developed and published by lamedeveloper. Released on October 11th 2024 has received 64,409 reviews of which 63,187 were positive and 1,222 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 992 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cute games.
9.6
63,187
1,222

992
players

10. 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 136,526 reviews of which 133,726 were positive and 2,800 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 919 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cute games.
9.7
133,726
2,800

919
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 21st 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cute games.

1. Figment 2: Creed Valley

Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments. Figment 2: Creed Valley is a soundtrack, exploration and puzzle game developed by Bedtime Digital Games and published by Bedtime Digital Games and 4Divinity. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,124 reviews of which 1,057 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cute category.
8.9
1,057
67

-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cute games.
9.4
3,998
77

-94% 18.83€ 1.13€

3. 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 2,435 reviews of which 2,255 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 #3 best deal in cute games.
8.9
2,255
180

-94% 17.17€ 1.03€

4. 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 14,206 reviews of which 13,868 were positive and 338 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cute games.
9.5
13,868
338

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

5. 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 1,000 reviews of which 926 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.7
926
74

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

6. Arcade Spirits

Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking? Arcade Spirits is a cute, dating sim and lgbtq+ game developed by Fiction Factory Games and published by PQube. Released on February 12th 2019 has received 597 reviews of which 552 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.6
552
45

-93% 18.86€ 1.32€

7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for cute games.
9.4
3,088
64

-92% 24.13€ 1.93€

8. 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 1,107 reviews of which 1,040 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.9
1,040
67

-92% 12.50€ 1.00€

9. 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 4,862 reviews of which 4,461 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 #9 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.9
4,461
401

-92% 18.75€ 1.50€

10. 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 1,816 reviews of which 1,645 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cute games.
8.6
1,645
171

-92% 25.00€ 2.00€

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 21st 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, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 6,924 reviews of which 6,686 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 108,147 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free cute games on Steam.
9.3
6,686
238

108,147
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 45,761 reviews of which 44,984 were positive and 777 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 2,640, this cute game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free cute games on Steam.
9.6
44,984
777

2,640
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 537 reviews of which 461 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,196, this cute game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free cute games on Steam.
8.0
461
76

2,196
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 6,205 reviews of which 4,067 were positive and 2,138 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,251 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
6.4
4,067
2,138

1,251
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 1,376 reviews of which 981 were positive and 395 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,084 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
6.9
981
395

1,084
players

6. 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 37,452 reviews of which 37,096 were positive and 356 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 701 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
9.7
37,096
356

701
players

7. 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 33,932 reviews of which 30,733 were positive and 3,199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 579 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.9
30,733
3,199

579
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 489 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

489
players

9. 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 42,173 reviews of which 39,491 were positive and 2,682 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 417 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
9.2
39,491
2,682

417
players

10. Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication

An animated incremental game about cloning livestock. Make as many moon sheep as you can. Research technology, upgrade your operation and become a clone farm billionaire! Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication is a clicker, hand-drawn and idler game developed and published by CarlMorganArt. Released on October 02nd 2024 has received 554 reviews of which 482 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 229 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free cute games on Steam.
8.2
482
72

229
players