Best Minimalist games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our minimalist game recommendations are based on a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews. We believe that player feedback is the most reliable indicator of a game's true quality and enjoyment. Our algorithm evaluates user reviews to identify minimalist games that consistently deliver exceptional experiences. This means you can be confident that our lists feature only the best minimalist games on Steam, validated by the community itself.

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Hexcells

Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Price 2.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 19 Feb 2014

Hexcells Plus

Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Price 2.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 19 Feb 2014

NaissanceE

NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 13 Feb 2014

LOVE

Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.

Price -58% 1.00€
Rating 8.6
Release 07 Feb 2014

Little Racers STREET

Little Racers STREET fuses the fun-oriented simplicity of top-down racing games with the excitement of street racing, and the results couldn't be better!

Price 5.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 06 Feb 2014

140

140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.

Price -30% 3.51€
Rating 8.9
Release 16 Oct 2013

Soundodger+

Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Price 7.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 Oct 2013

Kairo

Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny.Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 24 Apr 2013

Antichamber

Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Price 18.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 31 Jan 2013

Super Hexagon

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Price 2.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 27 Nov 2012

Thomas Was Alone

Guide a group of rectangles through a series of obstacles, using their different skills together to get to the end of each environment.

Price 7.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 12 Nov 2012

iBomber Defense Pacific

iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.

Price 5.89€
Rating 7.8
Release 01 Mar 2012

PixelJunk™ Eden

Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 02 Feb 2012

EDGE

EDGE, the award winning retro-styled platform game has been extended! Now with over 40 brand new levels, additional music and all-new races against the notorious Dark Cube!

Price -89% 0.75€
Rating 8.8
Release 11 Aug 2011

LIMBO

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Price -78% 2.23€
Rating 9.1
Release 02 Aug 2011

BIT.TRIP RUNNER

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Price 7.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 28 Feb 2011

BIT.TRIP BEAT

From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, BIT.TRIP BEAT is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.

Price 7.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 02 Nov 2010

Hacker Evolution

Hacker Evolution is a hacking simulation game, featuring unparalleled graphics and features. You play the role of a former intelligence agent, specializing in computer security. When a chain of events sets off worldwide, leaving critical service disabled, you assume the role a computer hacker to find out what happened and attempt to stop...

Price 0.99€
Rating 6.4
Release 14 Sep 2010

VVVVVV

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Price -77% 1.16€
Rating 9.3
Release 07 Sep 2010

Osmos

Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack. Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: ejecting matter also shrinks you. Relax - good things come to those who wait.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.2
Release 18 Aug 2009