Best Collectathon Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 3,530 Collectathon games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. 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. Collectathon game rankings were last updated on 3/13/2026.

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1. 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! ♡

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A Castle Full of Cats holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Collectathon game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,313 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Castle Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $3.99
Release Date 11/9/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2070550

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.

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An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Collectathon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,652 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/16/2023
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2368470

3. A Building Full of Cats

A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!

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A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Collectathon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,280 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 7/7/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1969080

4. 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!

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A Tower Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Collectathon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,333 positive reviews and 11 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 Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Tower Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 5/20/2024
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2179170

5. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Collectathon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,461 positive reviews and 967 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.99 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.

Steam Price $17.99
Release Date 10/23/2023
Franchise Black Tabby Games
Developer Black Tabby Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1989270

6. Seal World

Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!

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Seal World has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Collectathon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,073 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 12/26/2023
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Steam App Id 1684410

7. 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?

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Cats and Seek: Osaka has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Collectathon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,755 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 11/27/2023
Franchise Noobzilla Team
Developer Noobzilla
Publisher Noobzilla
Steam App Id 2672090

8. Tiny Bookshop

Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.

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Tiny Bookshop has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Collectathon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,165 positive reviews and 250 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 8/7/2025
Franchise Skystone Games
Developer neoludic games
Publishers
Steam App Id 2133760

9. Psychonauts

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

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Psychonauts has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Collectathon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,813 positive reviews and 939 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Psychonauts on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 10/11/2006
Developer Double Fine Productions
Publisher Double Fine Productions
Steam App Id 3830

10. Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping

A happy aquarium that lives at the bottom of your screen! Tiny Aquarium is a social idle simulator that keeps growing, even when offline. Hatch, sell fish, decorate, go fishin’, and visit your friends’ aquariums with bite-sized daily sessions.

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Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Collectathon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,020 positive reviews and 118 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.49
Release Date 6/23/2025
Franchise Gamersky Games
Developer Lunheim Studios
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Steam App Id 2581950

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10/23/2023
95
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93
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11/27/2023
93
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8/7/2025
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92
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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). Seal World on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Cats and Seek: Osaka on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Tiny Bookshop on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Psychonauts on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on Steam. Steam Store.

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