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 in Paris
Find 100 cats hiding in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game
STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own.
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.
Smushi Come Home
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Super Dungeon Maker
Super Dungeon Maker is a creative pixel art dungeon editor inspired by the best 2D adventure games. Choose however many levels, enemies, secret rooms, traps and items you want. Challenge your friends and the community to master your dungeon or play the countless dungeons of the community.
Masterplan Tycoon
Welcome to the resource management game where your creativity and logistics skills are put to the test! In this minimalistic simulation you will build interconnected chains of products and open new missions by completing various tasks to create the biggest system you can.
Outlanders
Outlanders is a town-building strategy game, populated by hard-working, charming folk in search of a simpler life. Some just want to survive off the land, others want to create amazing things.
Meg's Monster
Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.
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.
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Play for free! I paid artists to hide bees in 10 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.
Hidden Cats in London
Meow meow! Kittens are hidden in London, let's find them all. A short and pleasant experience! Start with a Beautiful monochromatic illustration, relax and find all the cats one by one to reveal the final colored art. Play through different modes, find special cats, and unlock bonus levels!
Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Alchemy Garden
Craft magic potions and sell them in your own alchemy shop! Explore the world and harvest plants to discover new recipes! Take care of your own garden of alchemy and decorate the shop as you like!
Please Be Happy
A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!
A Castle Full of Cats
A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡
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.
Doors: Paradox
A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal.
Bratz™: Flaunt your fashion
The Bratz Pack has arrived– show the world your passion for fashion in a globe-trotting adventure to become the best style reporter!
Potionomics
You’ve inherited your uncle’s potion shop—and a huge debt. Better get brewing! Customize your store, hire heroes to gather ingredients, befriend (or romance) fellow vendors to learn new haggling strategies, and go head-to-head with competitors in this narrative-driven, deck-building shop simulator.
SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator
A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous!
Witchy Life Story
You have two weeks to save the harvest festival! Tend your garden and collect plants for spells and rituals to help the villagers of Flora. After all, if magic isn't for solving everyday problems, what’s the point of a village witch anyway? A cozy story filled with chaos, friendship, and romance!
Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator
Brew your perfect beer in this relaxing home brewing sim. Use a realistic chemistry simulation to brew hoppy IPAs to creamy stouts. Customise your brewing space, create recipes and label your beer, unlock new equipment and enter competitions. Learn to brew, refine your craft and become a Brewmaster!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 20th 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 524 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
11,984
1,032
524
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 209 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
209
players
3. 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. While seeing 119 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among wholesome games based on player count.
9.5
11,661
213
119
players
4. 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. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wholesome games.
8.3
390
48
99
players
5. 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. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.4
9,859
364
87
players
6. 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 1,494 reviews of which 1,133 were positive and 361 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played wholesome games.
7.3
1,133
361
65
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.2
1,468
35
46
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
36
players
9. 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 2,378 reviews of which 1,934 were positive and 444 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played wholesome games.
7.8
1,934
444
32
players
10. 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 6,893 reviews of which 6,783 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.5
6,783
110
29
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 20th 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 2,435 reviews of which 2,255 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
2,255
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.
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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 6,529 reviews of which 6,389 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 87% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in wholesome games.
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6,389
140
-87%
16.92€
2.20€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
7.7
596
140
-85%
38.80€
5.82€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
8.3
912
131
-84%
40.81€
6.53€
6. 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 81% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
8.2
326
44
-81%
9.74€
1.85€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.2
1,468
35
-73%
19.70€
5.32€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.0
339
5
-67%
2.99€
0.98€
9. Mars Power Industries Deluxe
Mysterious puzzle inspired by 2001:Space Odyssey. Manage resources, solve challenging puzzles and uncover what lies beneath the surface! Year after year, strange happenings plague our tiny colony, darkness devours Mars. Your job as an Electrician? Bring light where darkness reigns! Mars Power Industries Deluxe is a wholesome, resource management and stylized game developed by 7A Games and Rarykos and published by 7A Games and Kurki.games. Released on November 04th 2019 has received 632 reviews of which 593 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 66% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
8.8
593
39
-66%
5.89€
2.00€
10. 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. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
9.4
9,859
364
-64%
24.72€
8.90€
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 20th 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 209 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
209
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 6,893 reviews of which 6,783 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
6,783
110
29
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 1,457 reviews of which 1,417 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
1,417
40
7
players
4. 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 10,148 reviews of which 10,096 were positive and 52 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
10,096
52
5
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.6
17,006
171
5
players
6. 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 1,279 reviews of which 1,259 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.3
1,259
20
3
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 767 reviews of which 752 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
752
15
3
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 1,611 reviews of which 1,585 were positive and 26 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
1,585
26
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