Best 6DOF Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,291 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 1/31/2026.
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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 2,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,969 positive reviews and 121 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, it is possible to play Overload on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Revival Productions, LLC |
| Publisher | Revival Productions, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 448850 |
2. Descent
Welcome to Descent™ - 27 levels of the most mind-bending, stomach-churning action game ever. Featuring true 3-Dimensional worlds and six degrees of freedom.
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 468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 452 positive reviews and 16 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 Descent on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| 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 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 475 positive reviews and 28 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, it is possible to play Flight Of Nova on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| 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 5,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,103 positive reviews and 574 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
More pulse-pounding 360° action blasting through tunnels with six degrees of freedom.
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 163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151 positive reviews and 12 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 Descent 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
| Developer | Parallax |
| Publisher | Interplay Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 273580 |
7. Titan Isles
Titan Isles is a high-mobility action-adventure shooter where you pilot four unique Exo Suits, each with its own combat style and movement mastery. Upgrade your abilities, battle colossal Titans across the Isles, and play solo or with up to three friends in seamless 4-player co-op.
Titan Isles has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 Titan Isles on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/25/2025 |
| Franchise | Psytec Games Ltd |
| Developer | Psytec Games Ltd |
| Publisher | Psytec Games Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1839680 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 455 positive reviews and 67 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 249 positive reviews and 34 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, it is possible to play Forsaken Remastered on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 7/31/2018 |
| Franchise | Night Dive Studios |
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| Publisher | Nightdive Studios |
| Steam App Id | 668980 |
10. Archean
Gather resources, craft components, build vehicles, and code their logic in a physics-driven engineering sandbox and full scale space sim.
Archean has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux 6DOF games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 6 | 5/31/2018 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/11/2014 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/7/2016 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/31/2022 | 88 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 6/22/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/19/2014 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/25/2025 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/8/2015 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/31/2018 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/16/2024 | 81 | $13.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). PULSAR: Lost Colony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Descent 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Titan Isles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Sublevel Zero Redux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Forsaken Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Archean on Steam. Steam Store.