Best 2D Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 39,641 2D 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 game rankings were last updated on 6/2/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Linux 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 885,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 871,711 positive reviews and 13,806 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 | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,408,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,373,193 positive reviews and 35,466 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
3. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206,113 positive reviews and 4,298 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
4. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,612 positive reviews and 198 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 not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
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| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
5. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 182,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 178,101 positive reviews and 4,019 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 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 | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
6. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,770 positive reviews and 917 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
7. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,089 positive reviews and 2,803 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 343,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 333,991 positive reviews and 9,244 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 | 11/4/2014 |
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| Publisher | Nicalis, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 250900 |
9. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,419 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,891 positive reviews and 5,528 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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 | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
10. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 416,075 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 403,760 positive reviews and 12,315 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 | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best 2D games available on Steam.
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| 50,606 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24,012 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20,552 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,185 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,527 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 12/8/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,008 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,903 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,950 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.