Best Hidden Object Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 6,324 Hidden Object 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. Hidden Object game rankings were last updated on 9/3/2025.

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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!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Hidden Object game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,967 positive reviews and 71 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. 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 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,124 positive reviews and 38 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

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 Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,083 positive reviews and 26 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,186 positive reviews and 118 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,467 positive reviews and 533 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

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!

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A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,085 positive reviews and 45 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.

Steam Price $1.39
Release Date 7/7/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1969080

7. 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!

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A Tower Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,147 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 5/20/2024
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2179170

8. 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!

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Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,632 positive reviews and 134 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
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2678990

9. CATO: Buttered Cat

CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles,40+ skins

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CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,443 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 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 $10.99
Release Date 9/5/2024
Franchise GCORES PUBLISHING
Developer Team Woll
Publisher GCORES PUBLISHING
Steam App Id 1999520

10. Hidden Folks

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

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Hidden Folks has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,008 positive reviews and 311 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 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 $7.49
Release Date 2/15/2017
Developers
Publisher Adriaan de Jongh
Steam App Id 435400

More Hidden Object Linux Games on Steam

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
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9/17/2021
96
$3.99
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Please, Touch The Artwork 2 steam charts
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2/19/2024
96
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A Castle Full of Cats steam charts
6
11/9/2022
95
$3.99
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An Arcade Full of Cats steam charts
24
11/16/2023
95
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Fran Bow steam charts
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8/27/2015
95
$14.99
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A Building Full of Cats steam charts
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7/7/2022
95
$1.39
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A Tower Full of Cats steam charts
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5/20/2024
95
$5.99
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Minami Lane steam charts
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2/28/2024
94
$4.99
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CATO: Buttered Cat steam charts
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9/5/2024
94
$10.99
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Hidden Folks steam charts
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2/15/2017
94
$7.49
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). Hidden Folks on Steam. Steam Store.

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