Best Abstract Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,646 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 3/14/2026.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,323 positive reviews and 41 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 32,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,727 positive reviews and 1,135 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 |
| Publishers | |
| 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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,515 positive reviews and 684 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| 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 8,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,634 positive reviews and 270 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.79 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 | $1.79 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2015 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 367580 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,678 positive reviews and 180 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.89 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 | $0.89 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 265890 |
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 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,041 positive reviews and 241 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. shapez
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
shapez 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 15,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,559 positive reviews and 611 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Doyoyo Games |
| Developer | Tobias Springer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1318690 |
8. Funi Raccoon Game
Explore a series of whimsical, interconnected worlds to steal everything not nailed down. Make a garbage bin a garbage home :)
Funi Raccoon Game 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 1,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,028 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.79 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.
| Steam Price | $10.79 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2026 |
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| Steam App Id | 3599690 |
9. klocki
Minimal puzzle game.
klocki 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 4,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,515 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.79 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 | $1.79 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2016 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 499440 |
10. Linelith
Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.
Linelith 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 1,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,168 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Linelith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1923790 |
More Abstract Linux Games on Steam
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| 44 | 3/29/2022 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 12/16/2021 | 94 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/6/2015 | 94 | $1.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 2/19/2014 | 93 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/31/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 324 | 6/7/2020 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 3/13/2026 | 93 | $10.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/13/2016 | 93 | $1.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/19/2022 | 93 | $2.24 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Hexcells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). REFLEXIA Prototype ver. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 22). Funi Raccoon Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). klocki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 22). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.