Best Colorful games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated colorful games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free colorful games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Cuphead

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 29 Sep 2017

Hob

Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 26 Sep 2017

Pinball FX3

Pinball FX3 is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 26 Sep 2017

BLUE REFLECTION

A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".

Price -30% 42.27€
Rating 7.7
Release 26 Sep 2017

Figment

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Price -95% 1.00€
Rating 8.4
Release 22 Sep 2017

SteamWorld Dig 2

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Price -93% 1.49€
Rating 9.2
Release 22 Sep 2017

Ratty Catty

Ratty Catty is a Multiplayer / CO-OP hide & seek game about the adventures of a domestic cat Catty and hazel dormouse Ratty, who eats the foods in the house, feeds its babies, and lives in a small rat nest.

Price 14.79€
Rating 6.4
Release 19 Sep 2017

Will Glow the Wisp

Navigate through psychadelic mazes to chill electornic beats. Imagine a mix between Super Meat Boy and Geometry Wars.

Price -72% 0.55€
Rating 8.1
Release 15 Sep 2017

HIVESWAP: ACT 1

A hand-drawn tribute to hilarious '90s adventure games (with none of the accompanying frustration). Play as Joey Claire, a puzzle-solving teen snatched out of her time (1994) and place (Earth) and stranded on a hostile alien planet on the brink of rebellion.

Price 6.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 14 Sep 2017

The First Tree

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Price 9.75€
Rating 7.3
Release 14 Sep 2017

Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!

Deceptively easy to learn but incredibly difficult to master, Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! is your journey of being the best chef in the world with your small but humble restaurant on the 50th floor of the Teragon Supertower.

Price 12.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 13 Sep 2017

Kitten Adventures in City Park

It's hard to be a kitten when you have such a clumsy owner! Yesterday she lost a lot of things in the park and now it's up to you to find them! Memories of that day can be helpful - you should remember where you've seen these things last and search there.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.7
Release 08 Sep 2017

Ball 2D: Soccer Online

Ball 2D is an online multiplayer soccer game with 100% physics-based gameplay where you control one player.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 08 Sep 2017

Find You

Play every character simultaneously and reunite them in mind boggling 100 levels

Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 04 Sep 2017

Sonic Mania

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Price -75% 4.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 29 Aug 2017

1bitHeart

Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends.

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 28 Aug 2017

Sky Rogue

Sky Rogue is a fwooshy rogue-lite action flight simulator! Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Go toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers, but watch out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you're dead.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 24 Aug 2017

Head Goal: Soccer Online

Play with your friends an online multiplayer soccer game with 100% physics-based gameplay where you control one player.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 18 Aug 2017

Crashday Redline Edition

Crashday, the explosive cult classic multiplayer racer, is back! Retooled and remastered, Crashday: Redline Edition brings back the fun and memories of the original with this lovingly crafted tribute edition, featuring all-new and expanded features, including Steam Workshop support. Today is Crashday!

Price 11.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 10 Aug 2017

Fictorum

Fictorum is an action RPG featuring destructible environments, a procedural node-based world map, and dynamic magic shaping.

Price 8.19€
Rating 7.5
Release 09 Aug 2017

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.

Price -60% 5.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 08 Aug 2017

Slime Rancher

Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.

Price -84% 3.06€
Rating 9.7
Release 01 Aug 2017

Fidel Dungeon Rescue

A critically acclaimed roguelite where you can REWIND to find the optimal path through monsters, treasure and secrets. Quick to play. No grinding. No filler. Deep gameplay.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.7
Release 01 Aug 2017

Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies

A melody of life and death surrounding a sickly girl and her friends.

Price 9.75€
Rating 9.0
Release 27 Jul 2017

Most played colorful games on Steam

Take a look at the top colorful games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 02nd 2025.

1. Wizard101

Unleash your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding a death professor gone rogue. Darkness threatens to engulf the Spiral as you master powerful spells, explore over 22 whimsical worlds, and team-up with friends in this nostalgic wizard turn-based deckbuilding MMORPG. Wizard101 is a colorful, mmorpg and pvp game developed by KingsIsle Entertainment and published by KingsIsle Entertainment and gamigo group. Released on September 06th 2018 has received 8,056 reviews of which 6,595 were positive and 1,461 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played colorful game, thanks to its 589 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.0
6,595
1,461

589
players

2. Slime Rancher 2

Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher. Slime Rancher 2 is a early access, cute and relaxing game developed and published by Monomi Park. Released on September 22nd 2022 has received 33,083 reviews of which 31,219 were positive and 1,864 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 370 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among colorful games based on player count.
9.2
31,219
1,864

370
players

3. Gang Beasts

Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City. Gang Beasts is a funny, physics and multiplayer game developed by Boneloaf and Rocket Science and published by Boneloaf. Released on December 12th 2017 has received 59,949 reviews of which 50,969 were positive and 8,980 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 322 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among colorful games based on player count.
8.4
50,969
8,980

322
players

4. Wobbledogs

A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment. Wobbledogs is a dog, wholesome and cute game developed by Animal Uprising and published by Secret Mode. Released on March 15th 2022 has received 11,954 reviews of which 11,738 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 106 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.5
11,738
216

106
players

5. DICEOMANCER

DICEOMANCER is a roguelike deck-building game. Though you long for a peaceful life, you're forced to embark on an adventure. In this world of swords, magic, and guns, make good use of your dice and deck to find a way back to tranquility! What can the dice be used for? To change... anything. DICEOMANCER is a strategy, card game and card battler game developed by 超厚皮猪猪 Ultra Piggy Studio and published by Gamirror Games. Released on October 09th 2024 has received 4,581 reviews of which 4,462 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.4
4,462
119

100
players

6. Coloring Game 5

Coloring Game 5 - coloring by numbers. Is a bright representative of anti-stress games. Coloring Game 5 is a casual, point & click and pixel graphics game developed and published by L. Stotch. Released on April 25th 2025 has received 309 reviews of which 294 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played colorful games.
8.7
294
15

85
players

7. Chants of Sennaar

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel. Chants of Sennaar is a puzzle, adventure and singleplayer game developed by Rundisc and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on September 05th 2023 has received 21,767 reviews of which 21,403 were positive and 364 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.6
21,403
364

76
players

8. Tape to Tape

Tape to Tape is a roguelite hockey game where every choice matters on your journey to build the best hockey team. Choose your path, hire unique players, discover synergies between them, pick unique abilities, bribe the referees or visit the Blademaster on your way to restore hockey's former glory. Tape to Tape is a colorful, sports and rogue-lite game developed and published by Excellent Rectangle. Released on May 03rd 2023 has received 2,894 reviews of which 2,673 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played colorful games.
8.9
2,673
221

64
players

9. Road 96 🛣️

Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same! Road 96 🛣️ is a first-person, colorful and 1990's game developed by Digixart and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 16th 2021 has received 21,061 reviews of which 19,330 were positive and 1,731 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.0
19,330
1,731

61
players

10. Bounty of One

Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat! Bounty of One is a top-down shooter, arena shooter and rpg game developed and published by OptizOnion. Released on September 08th 2023 has received 2,743 reviews of which 2,416 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played colorful games.
8.5
2,416
327

52
players

Best deals on colorful games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of colorful games available on Steam right now, updated on May 02nd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted colorful games.

1. Beacon Pines

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate! Beacon Pines is a visual novel, story rich and emotional game developed by Hiding Spot and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on September 22nd 2022 has received 3,406 reviews of which 3,331 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for colorful category.
9.4
3,331
75

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

2. Loddlenaut

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures! Loddlenaut is a underwater, relaxing and open world game developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 4,121 reviews of which 4,044 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in colorful games.
9.4
4,044
77

-94% 18.83€ 1.13€

3. Katamari Damacy REROLL

The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD! Katamari Damacy REROLL is a great soundtrack, casual and colorful game developed by MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2018 has received 6,000 reviews of which 5,594 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in colorful games.
9.0
5,594
406

-93% 19.71€ 1.38€

4. GNOG

GNOG is a tactile 3D puzzle game about exploring whimsical monster heads and the secret worlds inside them. Filled with eye-catching designs, lively interactions, and a rich, reactive soundtrack, the hand-crafted heads come to life as you grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with each charming contraption. GNOG is a indie, casual and adventure game developed and published by KO_OP. Released on July 17th 2018 has received 1,002 reviews of which 921 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for colorful games.
8.7
921
81

-90% 10.00€ 1.00€

5. The Little Acre

While searching for his father, Aidan travels to a strange new world. Lily - his heroic daughter - sets off after him. Fully voiced and with hand-drawn animations, The Little Acre is a lovingly crafted adventure developed by Pewter Games with Executive Producer Charles Cecil. The Little Acre is a colorful, fantasy and adventure game developed and published by Pewter Games Studios. Released on December 13th 2016 has received 860 reviews of which 760 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for colorful games.
8.3
760
100

-88% 13.00€ 1.56€

6. Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy

Dynamic, procedurally generated adventure game that puts exploration first. Build your legacy as each wayfarer will change the fate of the world. Endless replayability with a huge set of difficulty modifiers. Boasting an award-winning soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and regular updates. Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy is a colorful, rogue-lite and rpg game developed and published by Ludomotion. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 334 reviews of which 255 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for colorful games.
7.2
255
79

-87% 19.08€ 2.48€

7. Wobbledogs

A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment. Wobbledogs is a dog, wholesome and cute game developed by Animal Uprising and published by Secret Mode. Released on March 15th 2022 has received 11,954 reviews of which 11,738 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for colorful games.
9.5
11,738
216

-86% 20.00€ 2.80€

8. Potion Permit

Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG. Potion Permit is a singleplayer, colorful and jrpg game developed by MassHive Media and published by PQube. Released on September 22nd 2022 has received 4,640 reviews of which 3,708 were positive and 932 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for colorful games.
7.8
3,708
932

-86% 20.64€ 2.89€

9. MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE

Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises! MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE is a adventure, platformer and 2d game developed by Ocellus Studio and published by Microids. Released on November 16th 2021 has received 487 reviews of which 459 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for colorful games.
8.7
459
28

-83% 19.65€ 3.34€

10. Californium

Taking the form of a first-person experience of a bad trip, Californium pays homage to sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick by transporting you into the life of a writer searching for his own identity. Explore, solve the riddles and conduct your investigation. Will you find what’s behind the simulacra ? Californium is a psychedelic, sci-fi and experimental game developed by Darjeeling, Nova Production and ARTE France and published by ARTE France. Released on February 17th 2016 has received 383 reviews of which 269 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for colorful games.
6.7
269
114

-83% 5.88€ 1.00€

Free colorful games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play colorful games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 02nd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play colorful games.

1. Wizard101

Unleash your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding a death professor gone rogue. Darkness threatens to engulf the Spiral as you master powerful spells, explore over 22 whimsical worlds, and team-up with friends in this nostalgic wizard turn-based deckbuilding MMORPG. Wizard101 is a colorful, mmorpg and pvp game developed by KingsIsle Entertainment and published by KingsIsle Entertainment and gamigo group. Released on September 06th 2018 has received 8,056 reviews of which 6,595 were positive and 1,461 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 589 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free colorful games on Steam.
8.0
6,595
1,461

589
players

2. Coloring Game 5

Coloring Game 5 - coloring by numbers. Is a bright representative of anti-stress games. Coloring Game 5 is a casual, point & click and pixel graphics game developed and published by L. Stotch. Released on April 25th 2025 has received 309 reviews of which 294 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.7
294
15

85
players

3. UpGun

Face your friends in UpGun! Use each round to accumulate skills and overtake your opponents in this crazy deathmatch! UpGun is a multiplayer, casual and shooter game developed by MaxEstLa and Zino and published by MaxEstLa. Released on August 13th 2021 has received 4,044 reviews of which 3,395 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.1
3,395
649

40
players

4. projectM Music Visualizer

Experience psychedelic and mesmerizing visuals by transforming music into equations that render into a limitless array of user-contributed visualizations. projectM Music Visualizer is a colorful, simulation and music game developed and published by projectM. Released on July 26th 2020 has received 386 reviews of which 369 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.8
369
17

27
players

5. WooLoop

Wrap, weave, and wind your wool! Build works of art strand by strand, one loop at a time, in this tranquil game of craftsmanship. Draw inspiration from the large exhibition of levels available and unwind with the soothing soundtrack. WooLoop is a casual, puzzle and colorful game developed and published by ToastieLabs. Released on January 13th 2023 has received 2,354 reviews of which 2,111 were positive and 243 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.6
2,111
243

12
players

6. 20 Small Mazes

This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though. 20 Small Mazes is a puzzle, 2d and relaxing game developed and published by FLEB. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 7,307 reviews of which 7,224 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
9.6
7,224
83

11
players

7. Bro Falls

Bro Falls is an asymmetric massively multiplayer party game with chaotic elements, trap activations and big Falls. Up-to 60 online players in a showdown party and only one who can get the victory. Play as Brokkoli to activate the traps or avoid them as a juicy food and win the rounds. Bro Falls is a multiplayer, casual and battle royale game developed and published by Boros Bros. Released on December 30th 2021 has received 20,558 reviews of which 16,013 were positive and 4,545 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
7.7
16,013
4,545

7
players

8. Hidden Lands - Spot the differences

These lands are paused in time, split apart. Find their differences to to bring them back to life. Discover ancient civilizations through their lost treasures. Hidden Lands - Spot the differences is a casual, exploration and hidden object game developed and published by Avix Games. Released on January 28th 2021 has received 479 reviews of which 455 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.8
455
24

4
players

9. FROM ASHES, BLOOM

A minimalist rogue-like tower defense where you protect Earth against humanity. FROM ASHES, BLOOM is a nature, action roguelike and tower defense game developed and published by Screenshakes. Released on March 11th 2024 has received 645 reviews of which 598 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.7
598
47

3
players

10. Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered

Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered is a strategy-based indie game inspired by Baldi's Basics, featuring chaotic and intense gameplay mixed with an old-school psychedelic artstyle. Solve math problems, meet Dave's friends, and uncover the secrets of Dave's school. Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered is a action, strategy and indie game developed and published by Moldy Games. Released on April 03rd 2024 has received 779 reviews of which 683 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.3
683
96

3
players