Best Hand-drawn Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 6,129 Hand-drawn 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. Hand-drawn game rankings were last updated on 1/17/2025.

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1. Hollow Knight

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

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Hollow Knight holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Hand-drawn game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 390,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 379,362 positive reviews and 11,463 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 2/24/2017
Developer Team Cherry
Publisher Team Cherry
Steam App Id 367520

2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,439 positive reviews and 58 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

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! ♡

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A Castle Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,810 positive reviews and 22 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

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).

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Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,251 positive reviews and 31 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. 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 Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,367 positive reviews and 97 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. 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.

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I Wani Hug that Gator! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,247 positive reviews and 47 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).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 2/14/2024
Developer Cavemanon
Publisher Cavemanon
Steam App Id 1895350

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!

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A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,828 positive reviews and 37 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.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 7/7/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1969080

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.

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Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,776 positive reviews and 215 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

9. Sally Face - Episode One

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

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Sally Face - Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,684 positive reviews and 595 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 12/14/2016
Developer Portable Moose
Publisher Portable Moose
Steam App Id 541570

10. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,824 positive reviews and 564 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.39 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 $14.39
Release Date 10/23/2023
Franchise Black Tabby Games
Developer Black Tabby Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1989270

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Hollow Knight steam charts
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2/24/2017
96
$14.99
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
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9/17/2021
96
$19.99
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A Castle Full of Cats steam charts
9
11/9/2022
95
$3.99
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Please, Touch The Artwork 2 steam charts
8
2/19/2024
95
Free
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An Arcade Full of Cats steam charts
27
11/16/2023
95
Free
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I Wani Hug that Gator! steam charts
42
2/14/2024
95
$14.99
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A Building Full of Cats steam charts
4
7/7/2022
95
$1.99
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Virtual Cottage steam charts
368
10/7/2020
95
Free
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Sally Face - Episode One steam charts
211
12/14/2016
95
$2.99
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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut steam charts
292
10/23/2023
95
$14.39
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 16). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). I Wani Hug that Gator! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.

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