Best Colorful Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 23,058 Colorful 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. Colorful game rankings were last updated on 9/3/2025.
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1. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Colorful game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,716 positive reviews and 2,869 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 possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
2. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,136 positive reviews and 545 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
3. Please, Touch The Artwork 2
A handpainted cozy hidden object adventure. Explore a surreal world. Collect items for its quirky inhabitants. Fix damaged paintings and solve casual puzzles. Help a lost skeleton painter find his way home. This game is short but 100% FREE (no ads, no IAP).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,124 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
4. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,857 positive reviews and 573 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
5. Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,715 positive reviews and 531 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 Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,186 positive reviews and 118 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).
7. 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.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,791 positive reviews and 164 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, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
8. Kabuto Park
Enjoy summer in Kabuto Park! Catch the cutest bugs, train them and win the Summer Beetle Battles Championship in this tiny bug collection game! Upgrade your equipment to find rarer, stronger and shinier little friends.
Kabuto Park has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,320 positive reviews and 4 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, it is possible to play Kabuto Park on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/28/2025 |
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| Publisher | Doot Tiny Games |
| Steam App Id | 3376990 |
9. 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!
A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,085 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.39 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.
10. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,366 positive reviews and 241 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Colorful Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Colorful games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 850 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 2/19/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 152 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 434 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 5/28/2025 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 193 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 7). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.