Best Hand-drawn Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,625 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 4/2/2025.
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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 407,691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 395,612 positive reviews and 12,079 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 8,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,057 positive reviews and 64 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 |
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 4,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,651 positive reviews and 34 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 3,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,957 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 6,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,769 positive reviews and 110 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 3,977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,937 positive reviews and 40 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 22,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,499 positive reviews and 618 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. 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.
I Wani Hug that Gator! 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 4,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,619 positive reviews and 61 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).
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 10,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,046 positive reviews and 224 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. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,243 positive reviews and 508 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 |
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| 8,398 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 2/14/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 236 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). I Wani Hug that Gator! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.