Best Abstract Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,655 Abstract 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. Abstract game rankings were last updated on 10/15/2024.
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1. Patrick's Parabox
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.
Patrick's Parabox holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Abstract game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,643 positive reviews and 28 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Patrick's Parabox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1260520 |
2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,052 positive reviews and 849 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
3. Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,715 positive reviews and 450 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Nikita Kryukov |
| Steam App Id | 1604000 |
4. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Hook has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,572 positive reviews and 267 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2015 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 367580 |
5. shapez
shapez is a game about building factories to automate the creation and processing of increasingly complex shapes across an infinitely expanding map.
shapez has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,984 positive reviews and 444 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Doyoyo Games |
| Developer | Tobias Springer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1318690 |
6. REFLEXIA Prototype ver.
REFLEXIA's story starts out as a parody of its genre and ends as a psychological drama.
REFLEXIA Prototype ver. has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,016 positive reviews and 181 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 8/31/2022 |
| Developer | mahoumaiden |
| Publisher | Nikita Kryukov |
| Steam App Id | 1997680 |
7. Hexcells
Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Hexcells has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,406 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Hexcells on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 265890 |
8. klocki
Minimal puzzle game.
klocki has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,473 positive reviews and 147 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2016 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 499440 |
9. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,553 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
10. Antichamber
Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.
Antichamber has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,968 positive reviews and 824 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Antichamber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2013 |
| Developer | Alexander Bruce |
| Publisher | Demruth |
| Steam App Id | 219890 |
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| 8 | 3/29/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/6/2015 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 409 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 8/31/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/19/2014 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/13/2016 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 1/31/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). REFLEXIA Prototype ver. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Hexcells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). klocki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Antichamber on Steam. Steam Store.