Games like Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Top-down adventure game where players paint to solve puzzles and explore a monochrome world. It features a cozy, creative feel with co-op options.

97% positive from 2,244 · 2021 · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $9.99 (2023-06-13)

IndieAdventureRPGCuteGreat SoundtrackColorful

Six games like Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Katamari Damacy REROLL

93% positive from 6,614 reviews20182% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 3D action-puzzle game where players roll a sticky ball to collect objects. It features a quirky, whimsical feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its addicting, charming, and whimsical gameplay, often comparing it to a unique, unexplainable casino experience.

The catchRolling controls are clunky and unintuitive, and keyboard play barely works at all.

Both are tagged Colorful, Great Soundtrack and Cute.

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Swords 'n Magic and Stuff

93% positive from 1,186 reviews20201% finish itDeck Playable

Cozy cooperative open-world RPG. Explore, discover secrets, and engage in action combat with class-based weapon leveling.

The catchQuests are mostly fetch tasks and combat is bare bones with no real abilities.

Both are tagged Colorful, Cute and RPG.

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My Little Life

89% positive from 1,091 reviews202527% finish itDeck Playable

A non-intrusive life simulator where you manage a character's home and career from the bottom of your screen. The core loop involves ordering items, choosing careers, and fulfilling dreams to unlock more.

What players likedPlayers praise "My Little Life" as a relaxing, idle "mini-sized Sims game" that's a great desktop companion.

The catchThe window is tiny and cannot be resized, so the UI is hard to read.

Both are tagged Colorful, Cute and RPG.

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Loddlenaut

98% positive from 2,967 reviews202312% finish itDeck Verified

Ocean cleanup adventure game. Explore, collect trash with a bubble gun, and raise creatures.

What players likedPlayers praise Loddlenaut as a cute, cozy, and relaxing cleaning sim, often compared to Powerwash Simulator or a simpler Subnautica.

The catchVery short and shallow for the price, with only a few hours of content.

Both are tagged Colorful, Cute and Adventure.

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KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2

94% positive from 1,648 reviews20255% finish itDeck Playable

Co-op action game where players exterminate spiders with various weapons. Features a story campaign and PvP modes, offering chaotic, over-the-top fun.

What players likedPlayers praise its constant progression and replayability, reminiscent of classic gaming experiences.

The catchCollectathon busywork and fetch objectives crowd out the actual spider killing.

Both are tagged Colorful, Cute and Adventure.

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Here Comes Niko!

92% positive from 1,465 reviews2021Deck Playable

Cozy 3D platformer where players explore islands, make friends, and complete tasks. The core loop involves helping quirky animal characters to earn coins and progress.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming collectathon gameplay, cute art style, and cozy vibes, often comparing its movement to A Hat in Time.

The catchBugs are everywhere: objects fail to load and collisions fling you across the map.

Both are tagged Colorful, Cute and Adventure.

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More about Chicory: A Colorful Tale

What players liked

Players praise Chicory as an emotional and refreshing art game with creative boss fights, a great story, and extensive exploration.

The catch

The core painting and map traversal turn tedious and repetitive well before the end.

Reviews: 97% positive from 2,244
Released: 2021
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $9.99 (2023-06-13)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 2,244 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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