Best 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 42,481 2D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2D game rankings were last updated on 9/1/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 925,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 910,866 positive reviews and 14,438 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. People Playground
People Playground has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 289,473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 285,266 positive reviews and 4,207 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,797 positive reviews and 3,914 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,304 positive reviews and 373 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. DELTARUNE
DELTARUNE has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,175 positive reviews and 1,038 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. The Henry Stickmin Collection
The Henry Stickmin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,894 positive reviews and 699 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. Terraria
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,436,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,399,480 positive reviews and 36,532 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. RimWorld
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 220,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 215,662 positive reviews and 4,618 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. Balatro
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,508 positive reviews and 3,417 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. Aseprite
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,742 positive reviews and 217 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118200
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794680
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420510
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). DELTARUNE on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1671210
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089980
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/105600
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/431730