Best Action-Adventure Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 16,797 Action-Adventure 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. Action-Adventure game rankings were last updated on 5/1/2026.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Action-Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 458,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 452,507 positive reviews and 5,943 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
2. Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,587 positive reviews and 5,596 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
3. Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,981 positive reviews and 450 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/6/2014 |
| Franchise | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Publisher | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 246420 |
4. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,412 positive reviews and 1,113 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 | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
5. Psychonauts 2
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Psychonauts 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,445 positive reviews and 579 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Psychonauts 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 607080 |
6. Snail Simulator
Have you ever wanted to be a snail? Now you can be! Explore the vast Snearth with snail friends! Join monthly Snail Parties! MMOS (Massive Multiplayer Online Snails)! BECOME a snail (in a simulation)!
Snail Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,524 positive reviews and 25 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 Snail Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 11/21/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1500740 |
7. Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 142,347 positive reviews and 8,843 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 Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 2/9/2016 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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| Steam App Id | 391220 |
8. Darkwood
Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
Darkwood has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,848 positive reviews and 1,223 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/17/2017 |
| Developer | Acid Wizard Studio |
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| Steam App Id | 274520 |
9. Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Chrono Gear: Warden of Time has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 903 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chrono Gear: Warden of Time on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2025 |
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| Publisher | holo Indie |
| Steam App Id | 3081840 |
10. Psychonauts
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Psychonauts has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,918 positive reviews and 950 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 Psychonauts on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2006 |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
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| Steam App Id | 3830 |
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| 1,150 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 456 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 154 | 1/6/2014 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 8/24/2021 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 11/21/2023 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,498 | 2/9/2016 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 93 | 8/17/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/12/2025 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 10/11/2006 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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