Best Cozy Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,159 Cozy 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. Cozy game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.

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1. TOEM: A Photo Adventure

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Cozy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,299 positive reviews and 66 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 9/17/2021
Franchise popagenda
Developer Something We Made
Publishers
Steam App Id 1307580

2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,984 positive reviews and 23 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

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.

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Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,259 positive reviews and 481 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.74 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 $12.74
Release Date 9/23/2024
Developer Pounce Light
Publisher Pounce Light
Steam App Id 2198150

4. 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.

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Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,763 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,920 positive reviews and 113 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,969 positive reviews and 42 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.

Steam Price $1.39
Release Date 7/7/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1969080

7. 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.

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Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,159 positive reviews and 228 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).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

8. 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 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,943 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,933 positive reviews and 10 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

9. Minami Lane

Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim! Unlock and customize buildings, manage your shops, and maximize the happiness of your villagers to complete quests and fill your street with love!

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Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,128 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 2/28/2024
Developers
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Steam App Id 2678990

10. Sudocats

Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along!

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Sudocats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,464 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $0.99
Release Date 3/14/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1725640

More Cozy Linux Games on Steam

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
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9/17/2021
96
$19.99
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11/9/2022
95
$3.99
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Tiny Glade steam charts
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9/23/2024
95
$12.74
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Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) steam charts
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9/12/2019
95
$4.99
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An Arcade Full of Cats steam charts
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11/16/2023
95
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A Building Full of Cats steam charts
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7/7/2022
95
$1.39
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Virtual Cottage steam charts
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10/7/2020
95
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5/20/2024
94
$5.99
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Minami Lane steam charts
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2/28/2024
94
$3.99
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3/14/2022
93
$0.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Sudocats on Steam. Steam Store.

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