Best Colorful Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 18,918 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 12/13/2024.
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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 130,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,525 positive reviews and 2,701 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 Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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 23,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,576 positive reviews and 481 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,551 positive reviews and 315 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Tiny Glade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
4. 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 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,003 positive reviews and 27 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,048 positive reviews and 495 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,709 positive reviews and 160 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,219 positive reviews and 91 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).
8. I Wani Hug that Gator!
I Wani Hug that Gator! Is a choice-driven narrative about teenagers struggling to find their way. Help Inco, loser highschooler extraordinaire, navigate his budding friendships (and romance!) while surviving being the only human in a dinosaur-filled school.
I Wani Hug that Gator! 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 4,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,049 positive reviews and 40 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. At the moment, it is possible to play I Wani Hug that Gator! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 3,793 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,759 positive reviews and 34 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.
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 9,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,665 positive reviews and 212 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).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 3,420 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 469 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 117 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 2/14/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 329 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). I Wani Hug that Gator! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.