Best 2D Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 34,305 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 11/18/2024.
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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 779,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,897 positive reviews and 12,992 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 1,345,926 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,312,556 positive reviews and 33,370 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 196,567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,605 positive reviews and 3,962 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 19,592 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,418 positive reviews and 174 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 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| 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 168,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,746 positive reviews and 3,634 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 308,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300,887 positive reviews and 7,778 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,455 positive reviews and 829 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 | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
8. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker 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 121,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,189 positive reviews and 2,721 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 378,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 367,351 positive reviews and 10,993 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 192,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,274 positive reviews and 5,312 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 |
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| 54,516 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,025 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,569 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,992 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,381 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27,558 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,932 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38,358 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.