Best Cozy Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,628 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 12/5/2025.
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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!
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 9,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,488 positive reviews and 77 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 | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,007 positive reviews and 6 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Doot Tiny Games |
| Steam App Id | 3376990 |
3. 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! ♡
A Castle Full of Cats 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 4,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,199 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.79 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,423 positive reviews and 121 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).
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 Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,818 positive reviews and 581 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. 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 Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,794 positive reviews and 165 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,175 positive reviews and 44 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,523 positive reviews and 244 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).
9. 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!
A Tower Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,248 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.19 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).
10. 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!
Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,901 positive reviews and 142 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2678990 |
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| 37 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 5/28/2025 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 374 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 279 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/20/2024 | 95 | $4.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 2/28/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.