Best Action-Adventure Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,901 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 1/3/2025.
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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 420,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 414,906 positive reviews and 5,483 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 143,638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,698 positive reviews and 4,940 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 14,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,844 positive reviews and 387 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 24,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,524 positive reviews and 947 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 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,766 positive reviews and 455 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. Anomaly Agent
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Anomaly Agent 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 7,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,549 positive reviews and 299 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | Phew Phew Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378620 |
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 132,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,962 positive reviews and 7,949 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 391220 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,600 positive reviews and 852 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 Psychonauts on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2006 |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3830 |
9. Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense 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 6,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,556 positive reviews and 281 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Franchise | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Publisher | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 816340 |
10. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck 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 171,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,190 positive reviews and 10,796 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 Muck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 2,184 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 895 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 257 | 1/6/2014 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 140 | 8/24/2021 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/24/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,561 | 2/9/2016 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 10/11/2006 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 10/17/2018 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,397 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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