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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Evan's Remains

Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home.

Price -22% 4.46€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 Jun 2020

Mosaique Neko Waifus 2

Hentai puzzle, micro visual novel, with a sprinkle of RPG. Flirt with all the Neko girls!

Price 2.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 05 Jun 2020

Unravel Two

When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 04 Jun 2020

Unravel

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 04 Jun 2020

Retrograde Arena

Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.7
Release 28 May 2020

Summer Paws

Summer days, warm rain, magical nights! Sleeping kittens are hidden well. Can you find them?

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 26 May 2020

ShellShock Live

Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.

Price 9.75€
Rating 9.1
Release 22 May 2020

Monster Train

Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

Price -70% 7.35€
Rating 9.4
Release 21 May 2020

Neversong

Help little Peet hack-and-slash his way through a beautifully haunting coma. A hand-drawn action-adventure through a dreamy world filled with fleshy monsters, insane grown-ups, and sad children looking for their mommies.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 20 May 2020

Umurangi Generation

Umurangi Generation is a first person photography game in the shitty future. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa off the back of an impending crisis you are a courier for the Tauranga Express. Throughout the game you will unlock a variety of lenses and equipment.

Price 12.49€
Rating 8.6
Release 19 May 2020

Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1

On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?

Price 9.75€
Rating 9.2
Release 15 May 2020

Island Saver

A group of amazing islands need your help! Horrid plastic waste has washed up and you need to sort it out with your trusty Trash Blaster! But look out for the Litterbugs. They love mess and they’re out to muck things up.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.2
Release 12 May 2020

Ato

A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.

Price 12.49€
Rating 9.0
Release 08 May 2020

BE-A Walker

Take control of a huge mech on an alien planet! Shoot and trample the natives, avenge your brother, or forgive his killers? Join the rebels to restore peace on the exotic planet of Eldorado.

Price -77% 1.86€
Rating 7.0
Release 07 May 2020

Adventure Escape Mysteries

Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 05 May 2020

Wintermoor Tactics Club

Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels.

Price -24% 11.22€
Rating 8.3
Release 05 May 2020

Them's Fightin' Herds

Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!

Price -71% 4.87€
Rating 7.9
Release 30 Apr 2020

Levelhead: Platformer Maker

Deliver those goods, real good - or get turned into scrap trying! Precision platforming, genre-bending power-ups, a challenging campaign, and a galaxy full of jokes await you in Levelhead!

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.8
Release 30 Apr 2020

Streets of Rage 4

Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

Price -65% 8.68€
Rating 9.1
Release 30 Apr 2020

Moving Out

Moving Out is a ridiculous physics-based moving simulator that brings new meaning to "couch co-op"! Are you ready for an exciting career in furniture? As a newly certified Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician, you’ll take on moving jobs all across the busy town of Packmore.

Price -83% 3.97€
Rating 7.6
Release 28 Apr 2020

Mushroom Cats 2

Mushroom Cats 2 - is a cute point-and-click game about Mushroom Cats that live on magical islands. Any girl will melt from tenderness, and the kids will be delighted with the funny Mushroom Cats! This fairy tale will fill any heart with good!

Price 0.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 24 Apr 2020

TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children

TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.

Price 22.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 23 Apr 2020

Filament

Solve challenging cable-based puzzles and uncover what really happened to the crew of The Alabaster. Now with Hint System (for those ultra tricky puzzles).

Price -79% 3.49€
Rating 8.2
Release 23 Apr 2020

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1

Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. People live in fear of the dragon. Embark with your friend Brent on a dangerous quest to kill the dragon and become a hero.

Price -80% 1.37€
Rating 8.7
Release 17 Apr 2020

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 April 20th 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 32,934 reviews of which 31,069 were positive and 1,865 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 571 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
31,069
1,865

571
players

2. 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 21,491 reviews of which 21,132 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 451 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among colorful games based on player count.
9.6
21,132
359

451
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 59,842 reviews of which 50,865 were positive and 8,977 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 442 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among colorful games based on player count.
8.4
50,865
8,977

442
players

4. 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 8,026 reviews of which 6,569 were positive and 1,457 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 410 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played colorful games.
8.0
6,569
1,457

410
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 Gamera Games. Released on October 09th 2024 has received 4,531 reviews of which 4,417 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 179 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.4
4,417
114

179
players

6. 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 20,941 reviews of which 19,218 were positive and 1,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 178 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.0
19,218
1,723

178
players

7. 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 2,737 reviews of which 2,410 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 134 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played colorful games.
8.5
2,410
327

134
players

8. 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 11,920 reviews of which 11,704 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 108 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.5
11,704
216

108
players

9. Kill It With Fire 2

Arachnophobia. The Game. The Sequel. Take on the arachnid menace alone or with friends in full campaign co-op. Wage the arachnid war across time and space and exterminate every last spider across the multiverse, or jump into Spider Hunt PvP and play as the eight-legged menace for the first time! Kill It With Fire 2 is a colorful, pvp and singleplayer game developed by Casey Donnellan Games LLC and published by tinyBuild. Released on April 16th 2024 has received 1,005 reviews of which 958 were positive and 47 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
958
47

91
players

10. 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 4,627 reviews of which 3,698 were positive and 929 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played colorful games.
7.8
3,698
929

81
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 April 20th 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 3,389 reviews of which 3,314 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
3,314
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 4,075 reviews of which 3,998 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
3,998
77

-94% 18.83€ 1.13€

3. Pumpkin Jack

Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good! Pumpkin Jack is a adventure, action and 3d platformer game developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier and published by Beep Japan and Headup. Released on October 23rd 2020 has received 7,745 reviews of which 7,063 were positive and 682 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in colorful games.
8.8
7,063
682

-91% 31.11€ 2.80€

4. 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 859 reviews of which 759 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 #4 position in the best deals for colorful games.
8.3
759
100

-88% 13.00€ 1.56€

5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for colorful games.
7.2
255
79

-87% 19.08€ 2.48€

6. 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 5,991 reviews of which 5,587 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for colorful games.
9.0
5,587
404

-86% 20.43€ 2.86€

7. 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 4,627 reviews of which 3,698 were positive and 929 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for colorful games.
7.8
3,698
929

-85% 20.00€ 3.00€

8. 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 481 reviews of which 453 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 #8 position in the best deals for colorful games.
8.7
453
28

-83% 20.35€ 3.46€

9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for colorful games.
6.7
269
114

-83% 5.88€ 1.00€

10. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a online co-op, 3d and third person game developed by Sobaka Studio and published by ESDigital Games. Released on October 16th 2020 has received 816 reviews of which 700 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for colorful games.
8.1
700
116

-80% 19.99€ 3.99€

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 April 20th 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 8,026 reviews of which 6,569 were positive and 1,457 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 410 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free colorful games on Steam.
8.0
6,569
1,457

410
players

2. 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 4,001 reviews of which 3,368 were positive and 633 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.1
3,368
633

66
players

3. 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 383 reviews of which 366 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.8
366
17

35
players

4. 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 20,554 reviews of which 16,015 were positive and 4,539 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
7.7
16,015
4,539

17
players

5. 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 7,291 reviews of which 7,209 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
9.6
7,209
82

12
players

6. 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 1,029 reviews of which 946 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.7
946
83

11
players

7. 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 2,347 reviews of which 2,106 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.6
2,106
241

8
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 1,618 reviews of which 1,374 were positive and 244 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
1,374
244

7
players

9. Cube Racer 2

A racing game with cubes on constantly changing tracks to mess with your friends in the fairest way possible Cube Racer 2 is a action, multiplayer and casual game developed and published by Creactstudios. Released on March 09th 2022 has received 345 reviews of which 310 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.3
310
35

5
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 772 reviews of which 677 were positive and 95 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
677
95

4
players