Best Hand-drawn Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,861 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 5/29/2025.
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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.
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 415,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 402,796 positive reviews and 12,287 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!
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 8,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,297 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 |
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 Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,809 positive reviews and 36 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,984 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).
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.
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 7,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,918 positive reviews and 112 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).
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!
A Building Full of Cats 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 4,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,970 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.
7. 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.
Sally Face - Episode One 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 22,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,897 positive reviews and 622 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 |
8. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow 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 18,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,462 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 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 | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
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 Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,152 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).
10. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
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 23,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,167 positive reviews and 695 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 6,196 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 245 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 206 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). A Castle Full of Cats 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 25). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.