Best 2D Platformer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,635 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 1/4/2025.
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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 113,761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,875 positive reviews and 2,886 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 71,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,182 positive reviews and 1,971 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 46,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,229 positive reviews and 1,899 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 2,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,979 positive reviews and 25 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 9,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,566 positive reviews and 374 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 4,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,725 positive reviews and 153 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 21,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,532 positive reviews and 988 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. Anomaly Agent
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Anomaly Agent 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 7,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,549 positive reviews and 299 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | Phew Phew Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378620 |
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 3,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,782 positive reviews and 133 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 35,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,181 positive reviews and 1,896 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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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,524 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 144 | 5/15/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 685 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/29/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 6/6/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 1/24/2024 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/24/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 11/30/2010 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). The Pedestrian on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Trine 2: Complete Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Super Meat Boy on Steam. Steam Store.