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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Pyre

Pyre is a party-based RPG from the creators of Bastion and Transistor. Lead your band of exiles to freedom through a series of mystical competitions in the Campaign, or challenge a friend to a fast-paced ritual showdown in the head-to-head Versus Mode.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.8
Release 25 Jul 2017

Kingdoms and Castles

Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.

Price 14.79€
Rating 9.1
Release 20 Jul 2017

√Letter - Root Letter -

When a letter is delivered 15 years late - you discover an old pen-friend was involved in a murder, before she disappeared. Travelling to her hometown, you must investigate the murder, using her past letters as clues to uncover the disturbing truth.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 07 Jul 2017

Kuro survival

In the game, we live as Kuro's life, a young ninja got a bad situation in the forest of monster. Kuro have to fight against a ton of monster to stay alive. With blade and shurikens, Kuro hope that he can come back to home soon. Together, help Kuro reunite with his waifu.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 21 Jun 2017

Dungeon Defenders II

Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.6
Release 20 Jun 2017

Pixel Sketch

Become the best painter in the universe in this colorful online game!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.0
Release 19 Jun 2017

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Price -70% 6.06€
Rating 8.2
Release 08 Jun 2017

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Even you can become a great artist! Wrestle subjectivity as you attempt to sell your art to rude customers in order to progress in this confusing art scene. The only thing threatening you is your expensive wine and baguette addiction! Will your art end up in the Louvre or on your parents' fridge?

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 06 Jun 2017

Strikey Sisters

Say hello to a fantasy themed action arcade brick breaker! Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy bosses, and even local 2 player co-op mode!

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 01 Jun 2017

Hover

Experience the thrills of a fast-paced single and multiplayer Parkour game. Join the Rebellion and deride the security forces of an anti-leisure tyranny. Rise up to the many challenges of a futuristic Open World. Assemble your team, enhance your gear and perform incredible tricks and combos.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 31 May 2017

LoveKami -Useless Goddess-

After finding a collapsed goddess on the street, Sho takes her home. Akane is an Aragami, a goddess that only thinks about herself and causes trouble to those around her. Can Sho, with the help of Inori and Maika, help Akane reform into a perfect goddess?

Price 12.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 29 May 2017

RiME

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Price 34.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 26 May 2017

Cosmic Trip

Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy VR game. Build a base, command a flying drone army, and attack/defend hostile enemies on strange alien planets.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 24 May 2017

Old Man's Journey

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 17 May 2017

Rakuen

A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

Price 14.79€
Rating 9.3
Release 10 May 2017

World to the West

World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.

Price -92% 1.20€
Rating 7.3
Release 05 May 2017

de Blob

The evil I.N.K.T. Corporation has declared 'Color is a Crime!' and leeched Chroma City of all its beauty and interest. The race to rescue Chroma City has just begun, and only de Blob can save the world from a black-and-white future with his unique abilities to color the world back to life.

Price -70% 5.93€
Rating 8.2
Release 27 Apr 2017

Under Leaves

Journey into the forest, the jungle or the depths of the deep blue sea. Find chestnuts for the pigs, a caterpillar for the crocodile or a starfish one, two three. A color-filled hidden object game from the world of animals.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 27 Apr 2017

Scanner Sombre

Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.

Price 5.89€
Rating 8.6
Release 26 Apr 2017

Orbt XL

Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

Price 0.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 21 Apr 2017

aMAZE 2

aMAZE 2 is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 21 Apr 2017

Flinthook

Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

Price -16% 12.60€
Rating 7.1
Release 18 Apr 2017

The Search

Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 13 Apr 2017

Yooka-Laylee

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

Price -90% 2.05€
Rating 7.3
Release 11 Apr 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 01st 2025.

1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played colorful game, thanks to its 444 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
31,219
1,864

444
players

2. 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. While seeing 314 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among colorful games based on player count.
8.0
6,595
1,461

314
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 275 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

275
players

4. 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. With 110 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.4
4,462
119

110
players

5. 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 306 reviews of which 291 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 103 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played colorful games.
8.7
291
15

103
players

6. 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. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.5
11,738
216

88
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

81
players

8. 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 #8 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.0
19,330
1,731

71
players

9. 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. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played colorful games.
7.8
3,708
932

63
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

58
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 01st 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 482 reviews of which 454 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
454
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 01st 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 314 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

314
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 306 reviews of which 291 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 103, this colorful game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free colorful games on Steam.
8.7
291
15

103
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 4,016 reviews of which 3,376 were positive and 640 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
3,376
640

55
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

31
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

18
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

15
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

14
players

8. Lofi Ping Pong

Meditative rhythm ping-pong Lofi Ping Pong is a music, rhythm and pixel graphics game developed by Calvares and published by Kalvarez A. Party. Released on March 12th 2019 has received 1,629 reviews of which 1,384 were positive and 245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.1
1,384
245

11
players

9. Mad Adventures

Work together or betray each other! Unlock lobby-wide upgrades. Survive a 4-day expedition to reach the final boss. A Multiplayer 3D Platformer with a sprinkle of Roguelike and Battle Royale! Mad Adventures is a free to play, multiplayer and party game game developed and published by Nel. Released on November 22nd 2022 has received 1,031 reviews of which 948 were positive and 83 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
948
83

8
players

10. 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 #10 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.8
455
24

4
players