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Chicory: A Colorful Tale Guide

2021-06-10 Finji Wishes Ultd.

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All the world's color has vanished. You hold the Brush. This overview focuses on key facts explicitly stated on the official Steam store page.

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What is Chicory: A Colorful Tale?

A top-down adventure set in a world where you can paint on anything. Chicory, the superstar artist who wields the Brush, has disappeared, and all the color in the land has vanished with her. As her biggest fan, you pick up the Brush to take her place. Use your painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, help friends, and change the world. The official description lists over 100 animal characters, along with clothes, plants, and furniture for customization. Beneath its bright art, the game also explores the pressures of creating. The source article recorded 3,986 Steam reviews and an Overwhelmingly Positive rating. Japanese is supported.

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Overwhelmingly Positive

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3,986 reviews (as of August 2026)

2021/6/10

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You can paint on anything

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Japanese
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Wishes Ultd.

Developer
Wishes Ultd. / Publisher: Finji

「All the world's color has vanished. You hold the Brush」 — Based on the official Steam store description and review record

🔑 Key points to know

1. You can paint on anything

You can color everything in the world. Painting is a tool for exploration and puzzles.

2. Your painting abilities grow

Unlocking new painting abilities lets you reach new areas.

3. Solve puzzles with color

The official description explains that paint can solve puzzles and change the environment. Painting provides a way forward.

4. Over 100 characters

An official feature. Helping friends is part of progression.

5. Heavier themes too

Despite its bright art, the game directly explores creative pressure and self-worth.

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This page uses only facts explicitly stated on the official Steam store page. Assessments such as individual character tier lists, strongest builds, and item performance will be added only when reliable sources are available, since presenting guesses could mislead readers:

▸ Official Steam page (Chicory: A Colorful Tale)

FAQ

Chicory: A Colorful Tale FAQ

Q1 What kind of game is Chicory? ▼

It is a top-down adventure set in a world where you can paint on anything. Pick up the Brush in place of the missing artist Chicory and use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, and help friends. Developed by Wishes Ultd. and published by Finji, it was released on June 10, 2021. Japanese is supported.

Q2 Can I enjoy it without artistic talent? ▼

Absolutely. Painting is both a means of expression and a way to solve puzzles, but you are never required to paint skillfully. Feel free to paint however you like.

Q3 What should I do if I get stuck? ▼

Check your new painting abilities. The official description explains that unlocking painting abilities lets you reach new areas. More abilities open up more places to explore.

Q4 Is it for children? ▼

The art is bright, but some of its themes speak to adults too. It tackles subjects such as creative pressure and self-worth directly.

Q5 What games are similar? ▼

Among the games covered on this site, the gentle exploration of Sable, the quiet journey of GRIS, and the relaxing Unpacking share a similar atmosphere.

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