Best 3D Platformer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,305 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 7/11/2025.
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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 438,577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 432,847 positive reviews and 5,730 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 180,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 177,717 positive reviews and 2,754 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 19,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,437 positive reviews and 162 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. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,753 positive reviews and 367 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,571 positive reviews and 149 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,355 positive reviews and 819 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).
7. 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 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,638 positive reviews and 525 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 |
8. Seal World
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Seal World 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 930 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 926 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,179 positive reviews and 897 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 |
10. A Webbing Journey
Adorable spider chaos! Swing around the house, weave crazy structures, play with physics-based objects, and pull off chores with nothing but your webs and your wits in this madcap sandbox adventure.
A Webbing Journey has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux 3D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 720 positive reviews and 4 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.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2025 |
| Franchise | Future Friends Games |
| Developer | Fire Totem Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2073910 |
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| 2,636 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 473 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 141 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 8/24/2021 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/26/2023 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 10/11/2006 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 5/19/2025 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). BABBDI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Seal World on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). A Webbing Journey on Steam. Steam Store.