Best 2D Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 40,880 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 7/5/2025.

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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?

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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 905,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 891,178 positive reviews and 14,170 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 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 $7.49
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!

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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 1,422,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,386,360 positive reviews and 35,946 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 5/16/2011
Developer Re-Logic
Publisher Re-Logic
Steam App Id 105600

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.

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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 214,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 210,527 positive reviews and 4,437 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $27.99 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 $27.99
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.

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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 22,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,123 positive reviews and 208 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
Developers
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!

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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 185,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,261 positive reviews and 4,128 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 1/23/2019
Developers
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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.

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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 55,286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,348 positive reviews and 938 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.

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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 125,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,465 positive reviews and 2,827 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).

Release Date 5/11/2020
Developer vanripper
Publisher vanripper
Steam App Id 1289310

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.

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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 348,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 339,255 positive reviews and 9,505 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
Developers
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.

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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 212,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,077 positive reviews and 5,573 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.

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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 424,411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 411,784 positive reviews and 12,627 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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Stardew Valley steam charts
72,892
2/26/2016
98
$7.49
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Terraria steam charts
25,362
5/16/2011
97
$9.99
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RimWorld steam charts
58,283
10/17/2018
97
$27.99
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Aseprite steam charts
5,205
2/22/2016
97
$19.99
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Slay the Spire steam charts
11,947
1/23/2019
97
$24.99
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OneShot steam charts
159
12/8/2016
96
$9.99
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Helltaker steam charts
48
5/11/2020
96
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth steam charts
15,130
11/4/2014
96
$14.99
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Factorio steam charts
11,677
8/14/2020
96
$35.00
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Hollow Knight steam charts
7,220
2/24/2017
96
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 16). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.

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