Best Hand-drawn Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,437 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 3/11/2026.

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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 Hand-drawn game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,045 positive reviews and 84 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. 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 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 530,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 513,959 positive reviews and 16,348 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

3. 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.

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Kabuto Park has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,706 positive reviews and 10 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

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 5,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,651 positive reviews and 52 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,314 positive reviews and 31 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

6. Brotato

Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

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Brotato 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 110,893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,116 positive reviews and 3,777 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 6/23/2023
Franchise Blobfish Games
Developer Blobfish
Publisher Blobfish
Steam App Id 1942280

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,644 positive reviews and 125 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

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,200 positive reviews and 702 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

9. 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.

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Fran Bow 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 21,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,092 positive reviews and 559 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

10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,280 positive reviews and 47 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

More Hand-drawn Linux Games on Steam

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
16
9/17/2021
96
$19.99
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Hollow Knight steam charts
4,210
2/24/2017
96
$14.99
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Kabuto Park steam charts
6
5/28/2025
96
$4.99
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Please, Touch The Artwork 2 steam charts
9
2/19/2024
95
Free
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A Castle Full of Cats steam charts
8
11/9/2022
95
$3.99
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Brotato steam charts
5,108
6/23/2023
95
$4.99
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An Arcade Full of Cats steam charts
17
11/16/2023
95
Free
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Sally Face - Episode One steam charts
76
12/14/2016
95
$2.99
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Fran Bow steam charts
46
8/27/2015
95
$14.99
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A Building Full of Cats steam charts
2
7/7/2022
95
$1.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.

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