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Games like The Four Colour Theorem

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to The Four Colour Theorem for fans of indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in The Four Colour Theorem also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About The Four Colour Theorem: The Four Colour Theorem is a game of competitive colouring in. Challenge yourself to colour in the pictures so that none of the colours touch. Then when you can do this try for the top score!

2018IndieCasual0.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Jon Pennant
The Four Colour Theorem — Steam game cover

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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    Braid — Steam game cover

    Braid

    Top pick for The Four Colour Theorem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Four Colour Theorem.

    This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

    2009StrategyIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine — Steam game cover

    Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine

    Second-strongest match for The Four Colour Theorem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Four Colour Theorem.

    Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.

    2013ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth — Steam game cover

    Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

    Third-strongest match for The Four Colour Theorem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Four Colour Theorem.

    12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Universe Sandbox Legacy — Steam game cover

    Universe Sandbox Legacy

    Ranked #4 for The Four Colour Theorem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Four Colour Theorem.

    Create and destroy on a scale you’ve never imagined!

    2011IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
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    Dungeons of Dredmor — Steam game cover

    Dungeons of Dredmor

    Ranked #5 for The Four Colour Theorem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Four Colour Theorem.

    Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.

    2011IndieRPGCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Tooth and Tail — Steam game cover

    Tooth and Tail

    Ranked #6 for The Four Colour Theorem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Four Colour Theorem.

    Lead the revolution with an army of flamethrowing Boars, mustard gas-lobbing Skunks, and paratrooper-puking Owls. Tooth and Tail is a Real-Time-Strategy game featuring Single Player, Online Competitive Play, Split Screen, Replays, and more. Build a base, lead your army, eat your enemies!

    2017ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed — Steam game cover

    The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed

    Ranked #7 for The Four Colour Theorem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Four Colour Theorem.

    Embark on the sci-fi epic that started it all at the dawn of modern VR, setting standards for roomscale movement and interaction for years to come. Winner of over 30 awards including "VR Game of the Year", The Gallery is VR's premier adventure series.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Proteus — Steam game cover

    Proteus

    Ranked #8 for The Four Colour Theorem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Four Colour Theorem.

    Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

    2013IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Four Colour Theorem

How much does The Four Colour Theorem cost?
The Four Colour Theorem is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Four Colour Theorem?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Four Colour Theorem are Braid, Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth.
Who developed The Four Colour Theorem?
The Four Colour Theorem was developed by Jon Pennant.

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