Chicory: A Colorful Tale similar games & best alternatives

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Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

What works

  • Deep and meaningful story
  • Innovative and creative painting mechanics
  • Emotional and therapeutic experience
  • Beautiful art style and soundtrack
  • Accessible puzzles and exploration

Things to keep in mind

  • Some clunky controls especially with controller
  • Boss fights can be repetitive or less engaging
  • Painting precision can be frustrating at times
  • Limited challenge for players seeking difficulty
  • Minor bugs reported on some platforms

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • 24 Killers

  • Little Witch in the Woods

  • Fields of Mistria

  • A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build

  • Kraken Academy!!

  • Ritual of Raven

Less social

Games that feels like Chicory: A Colorful Tale but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure

  • Prodigal

  • Mondealy: Day One

  • Carto

  • Mr. Saitou

  • A Tiny Sticker Tale

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Chicory: A Colorful Tale but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Serin Fate

  • Garbanzo Quest

  • Ib

  • Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane

  • DELTARUNE

  • Atopes

Less expressive

Games that feels like Chicory: A Colorful Tale but with less self-expression and customization

  • Rakuen

  • Ittle Dew

  • Slider

  • CAT & ONION

  • Under The Island

  • Newfound Courage

More violent

Games that feels like Chicory: A Colorful Tale but with more combat and destruction

  • Secrets of Grindea

  • Garden Story

  • Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo

  • Moonstone Island

  • The Adventure Pals

  • Sun Haven

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Chicory: A Colorful Tale: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026