Best Wholesome 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 wholesome games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free wholesome games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Cats Hidden Around the World
Find 1500 cats hiding in over 15 iconic locations such as Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul or Tokyo in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game.
Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip
Terry wants to launch himself into space using his new car. Doing something this cool and reckless will surely make him the talk of the town. Run, drive and glide through this small journey of big discoveries as Terry works towards achieving this goal.
Paper Trail
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
A Tower Full of Cats
A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!
100 Istanbul Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in the Istanbul 🕌, Türkiye full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Istanbul themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Little Kitty, Big City
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?
Chill Pulse
Chill Pulse combines productivity tools with serene environments. Use a Pomodoro timer and to-do lists to boost focus, while ambient sounds in settings from cyberpunk cities to ancient landscapes enhance relaxation.
Cats Hidden in China
Find 100 cats hiding in China in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game
Harold Halibut
Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.
100 Funny Cats
🤡🎪🐾100 Funny Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the funny themed locations full of cats! 🤣🎈🐈 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the Circus and Cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Cureocity
“People think battles need powerful weapons, but strategy at hand is key."The story follows a rookie adventurer and a new healer in a dungeon quest, with the core gameplay involving hand-picked methods using weapons and items. Fight or purify? Heal or alter? The choice is in your hands.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
100 March Cats
🌸🌹🐾100 March Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the lovely themed 🌷🌸🐈 locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the women day places and Cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Quilts and Cats of Calico
Quilts and Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats.
Winter Cats
❄️ Hidden Winter Cats - Find and paint 100 hidden cats in this big snowy location! Test your attention and relax in this cozy and free game 😺
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Play for free! I paid artists to hide cats and wool in 15 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.
Cats Love Boxes
Fofiño and Lily are always in pursue of fun, particularly boxes! Help them to move the boxes around in this puzzle adventure! ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ
100 Robo Cats
🤖🦾🐾100 Robo Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Robot-themed 🔩🦿 locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the Robo places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
100 Dino Cats
🦖🐾100 Dino Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Dino themed 🦕🐈 locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the Dino places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden.
Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenrock
Welcome to the enchanting 'Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenrock' resort! Uncover hidden cats in a captivating mountain setting, complete with nature, cabins, and campgrounds. Delve into charming mini-stories and find surprises in a world that's playfully inviting!
100 Ninja Cats
🐱🥋100 Ninja Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Ninja themed 🗡️ locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the Ninja places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅Most played wholesome games on Steam
Take a look at the top wholesome games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. A Little to the Left
A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy. A Little to the Left is a puzzle, relaxing and wholesome game developed by Max Inferno and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 08th 2022 has received 13,016 reviews of which 11,984 were positive and 1,032 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played wholesome game, thanks to its 465 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
11,984
1,032
465
players
2. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere. Virtual Cottage is a cozy, relaxing and casual game developed and published by DU&I. Released on October 07th 2020 has received 10,273 reviews of which 10,048 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 319 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among wholesome games based on player count.
9.5
10,048
225
319
players
3. Trash Goblin
A wholesome, cosy shopkeeping game with no time pressure! Uncover & clean trinkets then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful & quirky customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy better tools, plus expand and customise your space. Trash Goblin is a early access, casual and relaxing game developed and published by Spilt Milk Studios Ltd. Released on November 06th 2024 has received 438 reviews of which 390 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 167 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among wholesome games based on player count.
8.3
390
48
167
players
4. Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment. Wobbledogs is a dog, wholesome and cute game developed by Animal Uprising and published by Secret Mode. Released on March 15th 2022 has received 11,874 reviews of which 11,661 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 131 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.5
11,661
213
131
players
5. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape! TOEM: A Photo Adventure is a cozy, wholesome and adventure game developed by Something We Made and published by Something We Made and popagenda. Released on September 17th 2021 has received 7,971 reviews of which 7,907 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 125 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.6
7,907
64
125
players
6. Little Kitty, Big City
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best? Little Kitty, Big City is a cats, cute and wholesome game developed and published by Double Dagger Studio. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 10,223 reviews of which 9,859 were positive and 364 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 124 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.4
9,859
364
124
players
7. Lost But Found
Organize and give out lost items! Lost But Found is a job simulator game where you are an officer who oversees the lost items in an airport. Organize those items and distribute them to people who lost their belongings. Upgrade your office, manage requests, collect stickers, and more. Lost But Found is a simulation, casual and job simulator game developed by Rogue Duck Interactive and published by Rogue Duck Interactive and Gamersky Games. Released on November 25th 2024 has received 1,469 reviews of which 1,112 were positive and 357 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played wholesome games.
7.3
1,112
357
58
players
8. Cuisineer
A super cute and tasty roguelite-flavored dungeon crawler! Explore a lush world and defeat monsters with your trusty spatula and some boba tea, then gather delicious ingredients and bring them home to cook and serve at your restaurant! Cuisineer is a action roguelike, cooking and anime game developed by BattleBrew Productions and published by Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games. Released on November 09th 2023 has received 1,789 reviews of which 1,387 were positive and 402 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played wholesome games.
7.5
1,387
402
53
players
9. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens! Cattails: Wildwood Story is a cats, life sim and farming sim game developed and published by Falcon Development. Released on October 20th 2023 has received 1,503 reviews of which 1,468 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.2
1,468
35
33
players
10. Grow: Song of the Evertree
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements. Grow: Song of the Evertree is a singleplayer, adventure and casual game developed by Prideful Sloth and published by 505 Games. Released on November 16th 2021 has received 2,374 reviews of which 1,931 were positive and 443 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played wholesome games.
7.8
1,931
443
32
players
Best deals on wholesome games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of wholesome 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 wholesome games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for wholesome category.
8.9
2,243
180
-94%
17.17€
1.03€
2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in wholesome games.
8.7
918
72
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
3. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a casual, wholesome and cozy game developed by ustwo games and published by ustwo games and PID Games. Released on December 11th 2020 has received 6,507 reviews of which 6,369 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in wholesome games.
9.5
6,369
138
-88%
16.67€
2.00€
4. Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment. Wobbledogs is a dog, wholesome and cute game developed by Animal Uprising and published by Secret Mode. Released on March 15th 2022 has received 11,874 reviews of which 11,661 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.5
11,661
213
-85%
20.40€
3.06€
5. MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure
Sunny wants to bring the magic of Maretime Bay Day festival back to Equestria – but some pony is out to spoil her plans! Save the celebration by putting on fashion shows, rescuing cute animals, flying with Pegasi and more, with a helping hoof from your new MY LITTLE PONY friends. MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure is a adventure, 3d platformer and wholesome game developed by Melbot Studios and published by Outright Games Ltd.. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 736 reviews of which 596 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
7.7
596
140
-85%
38.80€
5.82€
6. My Friend Peppa Pig
Start a fun-filled adventure with Peppa Pig. Create your style, meet favorite characters, and play in Peppa’s world. It’s just like being in the TV show! My Friend Peppa Pig is a relaxing, family friendly and story rich game developed by Petoons Studio and published by Outright Games Ltd.. Released on October 22nd 2021 has received 1,043 reviews of which 912 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
8.3
912
131
-84%
40.81€
6.53€
7. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape! TOEM: A Photo Adventure is a cozy, wholesome and adventure game developed by Something We Made and published by Something We Made and popagenda. Released on September 17th 2021 has received 7,971 reviews of which 7,907 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.6
7,907
64
-80%
19.50€
3.90€
8. Garden In!
Chill in the peaceful world of Garden In!, a charming sandbox game. Grow unique plants, discover new seeds, and design your dream garden. With its serene atmosphere, you'll find yourself saying 'just one more plant!' Dive in for quick relaxation or lose yourself for hours in the cozy journey. Garden In! is a wholesome, simulation and relaxing game developed by Dramatic Iceberg and published by Bonus Stage Publishing. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 370 reviews of which 326 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
8.2
326
44
-78%
10.00€
2.20€
9. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens! Cattails: Wildwood Story is a cats, life sim and farming sim game developed and published by Falcon Development. Released on October 20th 2023 has received 1,503 reviews of which 1,468 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 73% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.2
1,468
35
-73%
19.70€
5.32€
10. Feed All Monsters
Feed All Monsters is a cute and cozy Line Puzzle game. Assist a team of delivery workers in their quest to bring tasty food to all the little monsters. Find the optimal path for each worker in order to get all the monsters fed. Feed All Monsters is a puzzle, wholesome and cozy game developed and published by DU&I. Released on June 22nd 2023 has received 344 reviews of which 339 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.0
339
5
-67%
2.99€
0.98€
Free wholesome games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play wholesome 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 wholesome games.
1. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere. Virtual Cottage is a cozy, relaxing and casual game developed and published by DU&I. Released on October 07th 2020 has received 10,273 reviews of which 10,048 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 319 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free wholesome games on Steam.
9.5
10,048
225
319
players
2. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game. An Arcade Full of Cats is a cats, hidden object and relaxing game developed and published by Devcats. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 6,859 reviews of which 6,749 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.5
6,749
110
22
players
3. A Park Full of Cats
Welcome to 'A Park Full of Cats,' a hidden object game that invites you to revel in the enchanting world of amusement parks! Experience the thrill and excitement of the rides and give those cats the fun they truly deserve! A Park Full of Cats is a cats, hidden object and casual game developed and published by Devcats. Released on September 09th 2024 has received 1,452 reviews of which 1,412 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
1,412
40
13
players
4. Cats Hidden in Paris
Find 100 cats hiding in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game Cats Hidden in Paris is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed and published by Travellin Cats. Released on July 16th 2023 has received 17,177 reviews of which 17,006 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.6
17,006
171
6
players
5. Stray Cats in Cozy Town
Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game. Stray Cats in Cozy Town is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed by Devcats and published by Devcats and Travellin Cats. Released on August 08th 2024 has received 1,271 reviews of which 1,251 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.3
1,251
20
6
players
6. Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam
Find and discover 200 cute cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game. Can you find them all? Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed and published by Travellin Cats. Released on December 01st 2023 has received 10,143 reviews of which 10,091 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.6
10,091
52
4
players
7. Cats Hidden in Christmas
Cats Hidden in Christmas is a FREE hidden object game in which you must find 100 cats hidden in a festive, hand-drawn scene. Can you find them all? Cats Hidden in Christmas is a free to play, cats and hidden object game developed and published by Travellin Cats. Released on December 01st 2024 has received 754 reviews of which 739 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
739
15
4
players
8. Cats and Seek: Kyoto
👋 Hi folks! In this third series, we will explore Kyoto and greet the cats there 😃 😻 Let's play hide and seek with the cats in Kyoto! ❤️ Can you find them all? ❤️ Cats and Seek: Kyoto is a hidden object, wholesome and cute game developed and published by Noobzilla. Released on June 16th 2024 has received 985 reviews of which 968 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
968
17
2
players
9. Cats and Seek: Osaka
Hey, do you have 5 minutes to spare? Let's play hide and seek with 100 cats in Osaka! 😻 Can you find them all? Cats and Seek: Osaka is a cats, hidden object and free to play game developed and published by Noobzilla. Released on November 27th 2023 has received 1,608 reviews of which 1,581 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.3
1,581
27
1
players
10. Hidden Capybaras with Orange and Pumpkins: Spooky Halloween Edition
Celebrate Halloween night with cute capybaras with orange! Find all the hidden capybaras in their Halloween costumes and light up the town on this magical night. A fun-filled adventure awaits you! Hidden Capybaras with Orange and Pumpkins: Spooky Halloween Edition is a hidden object, cozy and casual game developed and published by Whimsical Universes. Released on October 28th 2024 has received 301 reviews of which 297 were positive and 4 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.0
297
4