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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Swarm Queen

Swarm Queen is a quick-to-learn but tactical and challenging tug-of-war strategy game about insectoid aliens trying to murder each other.

Price 6.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 19 Dec 2017

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.

Price -60% 7.59€
Rating 8.4
Release 12 Dec 2017

Okami HD

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Price -67% 6.56€
Rating 9.0
Release 12 Dec 2017

Battle Snails

Create a snail and join the battle. Take control of the backyard with Battle Snails! Climb walls, hang upside down and move anywhere. Team up with your friends for a tank game unlike any other!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 05 Dec 2017

Nine Parchments

Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!

Price -89% 2.21€
Rating 7.5
Release 05 Dec 2017

Cattails | Become a Cat!

Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness!

Price 12.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 01 Dec 2017

Inertia

Inertia is a first-person platformer with free-running aspects. Inspired by various other free-running and movement based games/game-modes.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 01 Dec 2017

Sky Force Reloaded

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 29 Nov 2017

My Free Zoo

A small zoo needs your help! As the new manager, it's your job to boost business. Design the zoo of your dreams. From wolves and polar bears all the way to prehistoric beasts – the further you progress in the game, the more exotic the animals you'll be able to keep in your zoo. Play now and save the zoo!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.1
Release 28 Nov 2017

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx's journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 10 Nov 2017

Mutant Football League

Mutants and monsters unleash maniacal carnage on the gridiron in this crazy gore fest of arcade-style football. Packed full of humor, intense online multiplayer action, and strategy.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.7
Release 31 Oct 2017

AER Memories of Old

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Price -90% 1.49€
Rating 8.3
Release 25 Oct 2017

Engare

Engare is a game about motion and geometry. Part puzzle game, part drawing tool, Engare is all about your geometric imagination. It’s a meditation on the dynamics of simple machines and the beauty buried deep within repeating motion.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.8
Release 23 Oct 2017

A Mortician's Tale

A Mortician's Tale is a short, story-driven game about a mortician tasked with running a funeral home.

Price 8.19€
Rating 6.9
Release 18 Oct 2017

A Hat in Time

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

Price 28.99€
Rating 9.6
Release 05 Oct 2017

ARMORED KITTEN

Awesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun!

Price -86% 0.69€
Rating 7.7
Release 30 Sep 2017

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 -16% 16.81€
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 19.99€
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 -75% 3.69€
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 1.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 15 Sep 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 April 20th 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 8,026 reviews of which 6,569 were positive and 1,457 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 637 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.0
6,569
1,457

637
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 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. While seeing 543 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among colorful games based on player count.
9.2
31,069
1,865

543
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 59,799 reviews of which 50,819 were positive and 8,980 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 457 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among colorful games based on player count.
8.4
50,819
8,980

457
players

4. 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 21,301 reviews of which 20,948 were positive and 353 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 202 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.6
20,948
353

202
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 179 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

179
players

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 11,874 reviews of which 11,661 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 119 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.5
11,661
213

119
players

8. 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 2,733 reviews of which 2,406 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played colorful games.
8.5
2,406
327

96
players

9. The Jackbox Party Pack 8

Plan your next game night! Jackbox Games is back with 5 hilarious new party games including Drawful Animate, Job Job, The Poll Mine, Weapons Drawn, and The Wheel of Enormous Proportions. The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is a party game, comedy and trivia game developed and published by Jackbox Games and Inc.. Released on October 13th 2021 has received 1,334 reviews of which 1,204 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played colorful games.
8.6
1,204
130

95
players

10. 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 #10 spot among the most played colorful games.
9.0
958
47

91
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 637 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

637
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

72
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 20,550 reviews of which 16,013 were positive and 4,537 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
16,013
4,537

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. 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 #8 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.3
310
35

5
players

9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free colorful games on Steam.
8.3
677
95

4
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 474 reviews of which 451 were positive and 23 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
451
23

2
players