Best 3D Platformer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,220 3D 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. 3D Platformer game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux 3D Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 392,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 387,141 positive reviews and 5,010 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.
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 156,530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,176 positive reviews and 2,354 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. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,038 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
4. BABBDI
Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.
BABBDI has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,317 positive reviews and 90 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 BABBDI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/22/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2240530 |
5. Portal Reloaded
Portal Reloaded is a free, community made modification for Portal 2. The mod builds on the concepts of the main game by allowing you to place a third portal, which enables traveling between two different timelines. Thinking in four dimensions is vital to solving 25 brand new mind-bending puzzles.
Portal Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,974 positive reviews and 722 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 Portal Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Psychonauts 2
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Psychonauts 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,496 positive reviews and 357 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Psychonauts 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 607080 |
7. Psychonauts
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Psychonauts has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,891 positive reviews and 808 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 possible to play Psychonauts on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2006 |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3830 |
8. Seal World
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Seal World has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 550 positive reviews and 2 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Clustertruck
Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.
Clustertruck has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,488 positive reviews and 1,022 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Clustertruck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2016 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 397950 |
10. Amazing Frog?
Amazing Frog? is the original open world buffet of bonkers physics sandbox…ness for up to four players.
Amazing Frog? has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,127 positive reviews and 623 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Amazing Frog? on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 2,344 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 548 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 8/24/2021 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 10/11/2006 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/26/2023 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 9/27/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 11/21/2014 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Seal World on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Clustertruck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Amazing Frog? on Steam. Steam Store.