Best Colorful Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 22,382 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 7/14/2025.
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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 140,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,280 positive reviews and 2,849 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 24,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,970 positive reviews and 537 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 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,983 positive reviews and 37 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 22,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,419 positive reviews and 561 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 | 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 20,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,951 positive reviews and 511 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 7,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,098 positive reviews and 116 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 8,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,784 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,050 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,275 positive reviews and 235 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Colorful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,017 positive reviews and 3 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 |
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| 955 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 156 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 294 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 5/28/2025 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.