Best 2D Platformer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,259 2D Platformer games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2D Platformer game rankings were last updated on 9/4/2025.
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1. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste holds the #1 spot for "best Linux 2D Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,452 positive reviews and 3,218 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
2. BattleBlock Theater®
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
BattleBlock Theater® has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,858 positive reviews and 2,007 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2014 |
| Franchise | The Behemoth |
| Developer | The Behemoth |
| Publisher | The Behemoth |
| Steam App Id | 238460 |
3. Ultimate Chicken Horse
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.
Ultimate Chicken Horse has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,606 positive reviews and 2,047 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2016 |
| Developer | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Publisher | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Steam App Id | 386940 |
4. CATO: Buttered Cat
CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles，40+ skins
CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,439 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 9/6/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
5. VVVVVV
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,793 positive reviews and 377 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2010 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 70300 |
6. The Pedestrian
I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?
The Pedestrian has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,340 positive reviews and 183 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Pedestrian on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2020 |
| Developer | Skookum Arts |
| Publisher | Skookum Arts |
| Steam App Id | 466630 |
7. Trine 2: Complete Story
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Trine 2: Complete Story has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,755 positive reviews and 1,009 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trine 2: Complete Story on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/6/2013 |
| Franchise | Frozenbyte |
| Developer | Frozenbyte |
| Publisher | Frozenbyte |
| Steam App Id | 35720 |
8. Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,097 positive reviews and 247 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/9/2018 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 860950 |
9. Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition
A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure.
Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,034 positive reviews and 147 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/24/2016 |
| Franchise | Nuuvem Publishing |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 389170 |
10. Super Meat Boy
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Super Meat Boy has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,023 positive reviews and 1,968 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/30/2010 |
| Developer | Team Meat |
| Steam App Id | 40800 |
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| 932 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 5/15/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/29/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 6/6/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 10/9/2018 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/24/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 11/30/2010 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). The Pedestrian on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Trine 2: Complete Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Mark of the Ninja: Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Super Meat Boy on Steam. Steam Store.