Best 4 Player Local Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,085 4 Player Local 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. 4 Player Local game rankings were last updated on 6/27/2025.
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1. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats holds the #1 spot for "best Linux 4 Player Local game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,122 positive reviews and 556 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
2. Ultimate Chicken Horse
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.
Ultimate Chicken Horse has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux 4 Player Local games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,645 positive reviews and 2,004 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.24 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 | $5.24 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2016 |
| Developer | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Publisher | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Steam App Id | 386940 |
3. Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Lethal League Blaze has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux 4 Player Local games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,227 positive reviews and 198 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2018 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 553310 |
4. The Jackbox Party Pack 3
The threequel to the party game phenomenon features the deadly quiz show Trivia Murder Party, the say-anything sequel Quiplash 2, the surprising survey game Guesspionage, the t-shirt slugfest Tee K.O., and the sneaky trickster game Fakin’ It.
The Jackbox Party Pack 3 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux 4 Player Local games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,104 positive reviews and 207 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 | 10/17/2016 |
| Franchise | Official Jackbox Games |
| Developer | Jackbox Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Jackbox Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 434170 |
6. SpeedRunners
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.
SpeedRunners has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux 4 Player Local games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,543 positive reviews and 2,210 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SpeedRunners on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2016 |
| Developer | DoubleDutch Games |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 207140 |
7. Windowkill
Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.
Windowkill has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux 4 Player Local games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,975 positive reviews and 128 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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.
8. Crawl
Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss!
Crawl has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux 4 Player Local games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,697 positive reviews and 366 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
9. Chronicon
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Chronicon has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux 4 Player Local games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,819 positive reviews and 520 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.89 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chronicon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Charlie Murder
It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.
Charlie Murder has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux 4 Player Local games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,346 positive reviews and 105 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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 | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2017 |
| Developer | Ska Studios |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 405290 |
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| 185 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 698 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 110 | 10/17/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/16/2014 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 198 | 4/19/2016 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 4/11/2017 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 93 | 8/21/2020 | 92 | $4.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 5/12/2017 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). The Jackbox Party Pack 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). SpeedRunners on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Crawl on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Chronicon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Charlie Murder on Steam. Steam Store.