Best Wholesome Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,098 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 1/6/2026.
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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!
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 9,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,726 positive reviews and 77 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 4,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,242 positive reviews and 30 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,503 positive reviews and 123 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,804 positive reviews and 166 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. 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
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 4,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,207 positive reviews and 46 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 10,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,579 positive reviews and 243 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 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,273 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).
8. Is This Seat Taken?
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.
Is This Seat Taken? has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,029 positive reviews and 149 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2025 |
| Developer | Poti poti studio |
| Publisher | Wholesome Games Presents |
| Steam App Id | 3035120 |
9. 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 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,625 positive reviews and 20 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, it is possible to play Sudocats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. DOGWALK
Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.
DOGWALK 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 2,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,423 positive reviews and 48 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 DOGWALK on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/11/2025 |
| Developer | Blender Studio |
| Publisher | Blender Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3775050 |
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| 53 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 298 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/20/2024 | 95 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 331 | 8/7/2025 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 3/14/2022 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 7/11/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Is This Seat Taken? on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Sudocats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). DOGWALK on Steam. Steam Store.