Best Pixel Graphics 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 pixel graphics games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free pixel graphics games are available at the bottom of the page.
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ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.
Kero Blaster
C&F Inc. teleporters are going offline all over the place, and it's up to an intrepid frog employee to fix the situation.
Turbo Pug
It's time to unleash your inner pug! Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by lightning. Unlock new costumes for your pug and new characters to play as. Please try not to squish your pug!
Dungeon Warfare
Dungeon Warfare is a challenging tower defense strategy game where you become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wanna-be heroes.
Pink Heaven
A certain office lady is back!!
RPG Maker MV
POWERFUL enough for a developer SIMPLE enough for a child VERSATILE enough for any platform!RPG MAKER MV allows you to make the RPG of your dreams! This latest version includes a host of new featuresand export options for MacOSX, Android, and iPhone!
System Shock: Enhanced Edition
Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....
Kingdom: Classic
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.
Knights of Pen and Paper 2
Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!
Empire TV Tycoon
Empire TV Tycoon is a game in which you manage a TV channel and fight for audiences taking decisions that will project your channel to fame and fortune.You will decide the content of your channel, select advertisers, hire workers, make your own productions, hire actors, and engage in much more activities!
Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
Deathstate is a roguelike bullet hell adventure set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration. Play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Are you ready to venture deep into the abyss?
Legend of Mysteria RPG
An exciting JRPG by the writer of Labyronia. As tensions grow between factions of mages, you are framed for the murder of a demigod. Solve the mystery behind his assassination or risk a war that could send the world into chaos for millenia.
2064: Read Only Memories
2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk thriller that explores the social challenges of tomorrow through classic adventure gaming. A journalist-turned-detective teams up with Turing, the world’s first sapient machine, to unmask a conspiracy that will shake the foundations of Neo-San Francisco.
Steredenn: Binary Stars
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
The Escapists: The Walking Dead
Merging the smash hit indie game The Escapists with the world wide phenomenon that is The Walking Dead, Team17 have taken the very best of both worlds and are now providing players with the opportunity to play Rick Grimes as he takes on hordes of zombies let loose upon the world.
Mighty Gunvolt
Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.
Dino Run DX
DINOSAURS. PIXELS. PYROCLASTIC DOOM WALLS. MASSIVE INDIE CROSSOVERS. Dino Run DX has all of that and more. Come rediscover the original runner and escape extinction all over again.
Most played pixel graphics games on Steam
Take a look at the top pixel graphics games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? Stardew Valley is a farming sim, pixel graphics and multiplayer game developed and published by ConcernedApe. Released on February 26th 2016 has received 871,330 reviews of which 857,703 were positive and 13,627 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played pixel graphics game, thanks to its 44,316 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.8
857,703
13,627
44,316
players
2. 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. Cookie Clicker is a clicker, idler and casual game developed by Orteil and DashNet and published by Playsaurus. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 78,398 reviews of which 75,801 were positive and 2,597 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 12,055 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among pixel graphics games based on player count.
9.5
75,801
2,597
12,055
players
3. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and mmorpg game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 20,791 reviews of which 16,530 were positive and 4,261 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 12,000 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among pixel graphics games based on player count.
7.8
16,530
4,261
12,000
players
4. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Vampire Survivors is a action roguelike, bullet hell and pixel graphics game developed and published by poncle. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 248,453 reviews of which 244,664 were positive and 3,789 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 6,431 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.7
244,664
3,789
6,431
players
5. Lossless Scaling
All-in-one gaming utility for scaling and frame generation Lossless Scaling is a utilities, software and fps game developed and published by THS. Released on December 28th 2018 has received 22,720 reviews of which 20,224 were positive and 2,496 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 5,400 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
8.7
20,224
2,496
5,400
players
6. Core Keeper
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core. Core Keeper is a pixel graphics, open world survival craft and online co-op game developed by Pugstorm and published by Fireshine Games and bilibili. Released on August 27th 2024 has received 53,988 reviews of which 50,146 were positive and 3,842 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 4,956 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.1
50,146
3,842
4,956
players
7. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games. Aseprite is a pixel graphics, design & illustration and animation & modeling game developed by David Capello and published by Igara Studio. Released on February 22nd 2016 has received 21,271 reviews of which 21,085 were positive and 186 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 4,848 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.7
21,085
186
4,848
players
8. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole. DAVE THE DIVER is a pixel graphics, casual and management game developed and published by MINTROCKET. Released on June 28th 2023 has received 126,300 reviews of which 122,564 were positive and 3,736 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 4,766 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.6
122,564
3,736
4,766
players
9. WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn! WorldBox - God Simulator is a sandbox, god game and simulation game developed and published by Maxim Karpenko. Released on December 02nd 2021 has received 42,392 reviews of which 40,246 were positive and 2,146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 3,048 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
9.3
40,246
2,146
3,048
players
10. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,418 reviews of which 7,178 were positive and 1,240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 2,541 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played pixel graphics games.
8.3
7,178
1,240
2,541
players
Best deals on pixel graphics games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of pixel graphics games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted pixel graphics games.
1. Lords and Villeins
Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy! Lords and Villeins is a colony sim, strategy and city builder game developed by Honestly Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on November 10th 2022 has received 868 reviews of which 628 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for pixel graphics category.
6.9
628
240
-96%
27.50€
1.10€
2. Black Skylands
Become the captain of an airship and explore the world of the skies, gather resources and build powerful weapons, uncover ancient secrets and fight beneath your ship's sails. Black Skylands is a pixel graphics, open world and sandbox game developed by Hungry Couch Games and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 15th 2023 has received 3,806 reviews of which 3,155 were positive and 651 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in pixel graphics games.
8.0
3,155
651
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. Souldiers
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat. Souldiers is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and action game developed by Retro Forge and published by Dear Villagers. Released on June 02nd 2022 has received 2,621 reviews of which 1,780 were positive and 841 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in pixel graphics games.
6.6
1,780
841
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
4. The Darkside Detective
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective. The Darkside Detective is a point & click, detective and pixel graphics game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 4,657 reviews of which 4,402 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
9.1
4,402
255
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
5. ScourgeBringer
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. ScourgeBringer is a indie, action and adventure game developed by Flying Oak Games and E-Studio and published by Dear Villagers. Released on October 21st 2020 has received 2,956 reviews of which 2,581 were positive and 375 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.4
2,581
375
-93%
16.86€
1.18€
6. Moonlighter
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero. Moonlighter is a hack and slash, pixel graphics and dungeon crawler game developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 bit studios. Released on May 29th 2018 has received 19,692 reviews of which 16,216 were positive and 3,476 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.1
16,216
3,476
-93%
21.14€
1.48€
7. Party Hard 2
It's 3am and you just want to get some sleep. Welcome back to Party Hard! Stop parties using hundreds of new ways, incidentally destroy a drug syndicate, and save the Earth from an alien invasion. May the chickens be with you! Party Hard 2 is a indie, violent and action game developed by Pinokl Games, Kverta and Hologryph and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 25th 2018 has received 2,961 reviews of which 2,340 were positive and 621 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
7.6
2,340
621
-93%
19.00€
1.33€
8. Blade Assault
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades. Blade Assault is a action, rogue-like and pixel graphics game developed by TeamSuneat and published by NEOWIZ. Released on January 17th 2022 has received 2,220 reviews of which 1,669 were positive and 551 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
7.3
1,669
551
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
9. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is a detective, pixel graphics and point & click game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on April 15th 2021 has received 1,687 reviews of which 1,628 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
9.2
1,628
59
-92%
14.88€
1.19€
10. The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil... The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a point & click, adventure and horror game developed by Cloak and Dagger Games and published by Wadjet Eye Games. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 2,377 reviews of which 2,204 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for pixel graphics games.
8.9
2,204
173
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
Free pixel graphics games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play pixel graphics games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play pixel graphics games.
1. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and mmorpg game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 20,791 reviews of which 16,530 were positive and 4,261 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 12,000 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free pixel graphics games on Steam.
7.8
16,530
4,261
12,000
players
2. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,418 reviews of which 7,178 were positive and 1,240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,541, this pixel graphics game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.3
7,178
1,240
2,541
players
3. Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition
The legendary mobile multiplayer FPS Pixel Gun 3D comes to PC! Experience an enhanced world of colorful, blocky action. Featuring dozens of game modes and maps, 1500+ guns plus cross-platform multiplayer and progression. Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition is a pvp, pixel graphics and multiplayer game developed and published by Cubic Games Studio. Released on April 02nd 2024 has received 37,390 reviews of which 24,872 were positive and 12,518 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,630, this pixel graphics game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free pixel graphics games on Steam.
6.6
24,872
12,518
1,630
players
4. Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend! Realm of the Mad God Exalt is a pixel graphics, mmorpg and free to play game developed by Wild Shadow Studios and Deca Live Operations GmbH and published by Deca Live Operations GmbH. Released on February 20th 2012 has received 46,443 reviews of which 38,624 were positive and 7,819 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,554 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.2
38,624
7,819
1,554
players
5. Idle Slayer
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music. Idle Slayer is a casual, idler and free to play game developed and published by Pablo Leban. Released on December 21st 2020 has received 8,488 reviews of which 7,256 were positive and 1,232 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,176 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.3
7,256
1,232
1,176
players
6. Realm Grinder
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever! Realm Grinder is a free to play, clicker and pixel graphics game developed by Divine Games and published by Kongregate. Released on June 15th 2017 has received 7,047 reviews of which 6,139 were positive and 908 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 912 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
8.5
6,139
908
912
players
7. Trove
Grab your friends, hone your blades, and set off for an epic procedurally generated adventure in Trove! Battle the Shadow in realms filled with dungeons and items created by your fellow players. Whether hunting treasure or building realms of your own, it’s never been this good to be square! Trove is a free to play, open world and sandbox game developed and published by gamigo US Inc.. Released on July 09th 2015 has received 92,331 reviews of which 74,109 were positive and 18,222 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 866 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
7.9
74,109
18,222
866
players
8. 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 716 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
9.7
37,096
356
716
players
9. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes. Coloring Pixels is a free to play, pixel graphics and relaxing game developed and published by ToastieLabs. Released on August 17th 2018 has received 7,811 reviews of which 7,523 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 585 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
9.3
7,523
288
585
players
10. Soda Dungeon 2
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for. Soda Dungeon 2 is a free to play, rpg and idler game developed by AN Productions and Poxpower and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on July 09th 2020 has received 5,387 reviews of which 5,086 were positive and 301 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 240 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free pixel graphics games on Steam.
9.1
5,086
301
240
players