Best Addictive Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 487 Addictive 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. Addictive game rankings were last updated on 1/2/2025.
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1. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Addictive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,670 positive reviews and 2,858 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
2. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,393 positive reviews and 1,978 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193,216 positive reviews and 8,360 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
4. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,761 positive reviews and 771 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
5. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,147 positive reviews and 3,325 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 FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
6. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,753 positive reviews and 587 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2015 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 287980 |
7. Game Dev Tycoon
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Game Dev Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,908 positive reviews and 2,015 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 Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
8. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.
Coloring Pixels has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,337 positive reviews and 278 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 not possible to play or run Coloring Pixels on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2018 |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 897330 |
9. Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal
Creeper World 3 is what happens when cellular automata takes over a strategy simulation. Instead of discrete units that attack your base, a fluid-like substance spreads over the terraformable terrain. Your base, your weapons, your strategy... you must adapt them all.
Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,418 positive reviews and 156 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 Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/27/2014 |
| Developer | Knuckle Cracker |
| Publisher | Knuckle Cracker |
| Steam App Id | 280220 |
10. Plague Inc: Evolved
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.
Plague Inc: Evolved has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,889 positive reviews and 2,971 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 | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Ndemic Creations |
| Developer | Ndemic Creations |
| Publisher | Ndemic Creations |
| Steam App Id | 246620 |
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| 116 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 263 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,426 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 802 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 422 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 3/27/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 294 | 2/18/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Coloring Pixels on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Plague Inc: Evolved on Steam. Steam Store.