Best Wholesome Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 694 Wholesome 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. Wholesome game rankings were last updated on 1/8/2025.
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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!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Wholesome game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,422 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,808 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).
3. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,737 positive reviews and 158 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 Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
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.
An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Wholesome 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,821 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,768 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).
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!
A Tower Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,778 positive reviews and 8 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).
8. Sudocats
Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along!
Sudocats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,304 positive reviews and 15 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Cats and Seek: Osaka
Hey, do you have 5 minutes to spare? Let's play hide and seek with 100 cats in Osaka! 😻 Can you find them all?
Cats and Seek: Osaka has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,530 positive reviews and 26 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 11/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Noobzilla Team |
| Developer | Noobzilla |
| Publisher | Noobzilla |
| Steam App Id | 2672090 |
10. Zodiacats
Follow cat Catherine on her journey for the lost astrology papyri and learn more about her job as a witch assistant for bringing good vibes into this Earth! Let Catherine guide you through the zodiac wheel, showing you about features of each solar sign. You can also learn about your cat's sign!
Zodiacats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 986 positive reviews and 9 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 14 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/20/2024 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 3/14/2022 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/27/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/21/2022 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 16). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Sudocats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Cats and Seek: Osaka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Zodiacats on Steam. Steam Store.