Best 3D Platformer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,327 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 1/3/2025.
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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 420,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 414,523 positive reviews and 5,479 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows 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 171,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,988 positive reviews and 2,640 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows 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 18,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,886 positive reviews and 146 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 5,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,654 positive reviews and 134 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 20,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,861 positive reviews and 788 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 12,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,735 positive reviews and 451 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. Seal World
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Seal World 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 809 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 805 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,589 positive reviews and 852 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 |
9. Amazing Frog?
Amazing Frog? is the original open world buffet of bonkers physics sandbox mayhem. For one to four players.
Amazing Frog? 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 10,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,856 positive reviews and 639 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 not possible to play or run Amazing Frog? on the Steam Deck.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,454 positive reviews and 1,067 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 |
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| 1,494 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 435 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 203 | 8/24/2021 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/26/2023 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 10/11/2006 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 11/21/2014 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 9/27/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Amazing Frog? on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Clustertruck on Steam. Steam Store.