Best 6DOF Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,001 6DOF 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. 6DOF game rankings were last updated on 12/4/2024.
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1. Overload
A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics. From the creators of Descent, Overload is the best zero-gravity robot-blasting combat ever.
Overload holds the #1 spot for "best Linux 6DOF game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,852 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Revival Productions, LLC |
| Publisher | Revival Productions, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 448850 |
2. Descent
Prepare To Start Your Descent.Sensory overload in 360° 3-D.Welcome to Descent™ - 27 levels of the most mind-bending, stomach-churning action game ever. Featuring true 3-Dimensional worlds with light source shading, texture mapping, 3-D morphing, directional sound effects and sizzling music, this is technology taken to the limit.
Descent has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 431 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Descent on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/11/2014 |
| Developer | Parallax |
| Publisher | Interplay Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 273570 |
4. Flight Of Nova
Flight of Nova is a simulator based on newtonian mechanics in which you control spacecraft in the Noren star system. You fly multiple types of spacecraft doing transport and search missions in an environment with realistic aerodynamics and orbital physics.
Flight Of Nova has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 401 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2022 |
| Developer | Aerovery Lab |
| Publisher | Aerovery Lab |
| Steam App Id | 1069190 |
5. PULSAR: Lost Colony
The co-op open-world space sim where everyone has a role! Pilot the ship. Reroute power. Launch nukes. Explore alien planets. Research new talents. Work together to find the Lost Colony! ...or just deliver some biscuits
PULSAR: Lost Colony has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,916 positive reviews and 543 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 PULSAR: Lost Colony on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/22/2021 |
| Developer | Leafy Games |
| Publisher | Leafy Games |
| Steam App Id | 252870 |
6. Descent 2
You're going down... again.If you thought Descent™ went to the edge of 360° 3D power-blasting sensory insanity, then prepare yourself. You're about to plunge over the edge, and into the depths of Descent II™.
Descent 2 has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Descent 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
| Developer | Parallax |
| Publisher | Interplay Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 273580 |
7. Sublevel Zero Redux
Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.
Sublevel Zero Redux has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 448 positive reviews and 65 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 Sublevel Zero Redux on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Forsaken Remastered
Scavengers from all over the galaxy have come to a dead Earth to loot the remains of the technology that can found in underground tunnels. You must fight your way past the scum of the universe. As you prepare for deadly combat, you are going to quickly learn that the future is... Forsaken!
Forsaken Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 7/31/2018 |
| Franchise | Night Dive Studios |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nightdive Studios |
| Steam App Id | 668980 |
9. Archean
Archean is a realistic, immersive multiplayer engineering sandbox and space sim. Featuring Earth 3 billion years in the past, in the Archean eon.
Archean has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Archean on the Steam Deck.
10. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,580 positive reviews and 773 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/24/2016 |
| Developer | Home Net Games |
| Publisher | Home Net Games |
| Steam App Id | 512470 |
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| 9 | 5/31/2018 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/11/2014 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/8/2016 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/31/2022 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 6/22/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/19/2014 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/8/2015 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/31/2018 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/16/2024 | 81 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 8/24/2016 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Flight Of Nova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). PULSAR: Lost Colony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Descent 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Sublevel Zero Redux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Forsaken Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Archean on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 24). The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on Steam. Steam Store.