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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Luna's Fishing Garden
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Operation: Tango
It takes two to save the world in this cooperative spy adventure. Pair up with a friend as Agent or Hacker—with only your voices to connect you—and work together to bring a hi-tech global menace to its knees. Now with a FREE CONTENT UPDATE!
星空列车与白的旅行
The train you took, piercing the night sky and galloping under the stars, was refreshing-it was really a great value trip. In the solo journey under the refreshing night breeze, I met casual passengers and the loving and loving flight attendants.
Island Farmer - Jigsaw Puzzle
Arrange the farm islands and see your archipelago expand. Just swap the blocks of a 3D jigsaw puzzle.
Down in Bermuda
An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search of a way back home.
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.
Cats Organized Neatly
In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange your feline friends in a way that fits the grid. Cats Organized Neatly comes with 80 different handcrafted levels and a whole bunch of cats in all shapes and sizes.
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.
Wingspan
Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.
New Super Lucky's Tale
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
First Snow
Having moved away from her friends and family to attend community college, Allison Merlo is a fresh student struggling with the day to day challenges of life.
Summer in Mara
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
LOST EMBER
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Spring Falls
Spring Falls is a puzzle game about water, erosion, and watching things grow. Manipulate the landscape and bring wildflowers to life on a peaceful mountainside.
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!
Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
Farm, cook, craft and decorate in this casual open world farming adventure! Set up camp with your crew after being shipwrecked on a mysterious archipelago. Your quest is to survive, explore and uncover the secrets of the Cursed Islands. Take care of your crew to build relationships and earn rewards!
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!
Songbird Symphony
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Garden Paws
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Golf Peaks
A relaxing puzzle game where you climb mountains by playing golf. Pick the right cards, avoid hazards and conquer over 120 summits!
Paw Patrol: On A Roll!
PAW Patrol is on a roll! No job is too big, no pup is too small! Join the entire PAW Patrol team—including Everest and Tracker—for 16 exciting rescue missions around Adventure Bay! Help each pup use their unique abilities to help their friends and save the day!
Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion
Ahoy! The Land of Ooo is underwater and it’s up to Finn and Jake to find out why. Join our heroes as they explore the high seas, search for hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects and fight pirates to solve the mystery and save their waterlogged world!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 19th 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 485 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
11,984
1,032
485
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 217 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
217
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 112 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
112
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. With 104 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wholesome games.
8.3
390
48
104
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
92
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
56
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
38
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played wholesome games.
7.8
1,934
444
35
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played wholesome games.
7.5
1,387
402
35
players
10. 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 8,096 reviews of which 8,032 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played wholesome games.
9.6
8,032
64
34
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 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted wholesome games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for wholesome category.
8.7
918
72
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
2. 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 #2 best deal in wholesome games.
9.5
6,389
140
-87%
16.92€
2.20€
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. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in wholesome games.
9.5
11,661
213
-85%
20.40€
3.06€
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 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for wholesome games.
8.2
326
44
-80%
9.90€
1.98€
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 631 reviews of which 592 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
592
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 19th 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 217 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
217
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
21
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
9
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
752
15
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
4
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
4
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.2
968
17
4
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free wholesome games on Steam.
9.6
10,096
52
3
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
2
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