Best Alternate History Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,684 Alternate History 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. Alternate History game rankings were last updated on 4/3/2025.
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1. A Tower Full of Cats
A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!
A Tower Full of Cats holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Alternate History game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,894 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Tower Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
South Scrimshaw, Part One has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,337 positive reviews and 11 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. At the moment, it is possible to play South Scrimshaw, Part One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/9/2023 |
| Developer | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Publisher | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Steam App Id | 2443110 |
3. Hypnospace Outlaw
Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!
Hypnospace Outlaw has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,587 positive reviews and 142 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 Hypnospace Outlaw on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 844590 |
4. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,260 positive reviews and 133 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2016 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 388210 |
5. The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
The Roottrees are Dead has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,095 positive reviews and 48 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 The Roottrees are Dead on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/15/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Evil Trout |
| Steam App Id | 2754380 |
6. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,343 positive reviews and 8,635 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 BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
7. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,584 positive reviews and 237 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
8. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint imaginative maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,400 positive reviews and 183 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
9. Misericorde: Volume One
Misericorde: Volume One is the first part of a series of mystery visual novels set in a convent in 1482.
Misericorde: Volume One has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 358 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Misericorde: Volume One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. 风信楼
昏君误国，怨声载道，无数野心家暗起反心。在京城一家青楼的掩饰下，你培养手下、积攒钱财、收集情报、建立人脉，等待兵变夺权的最好时机……《风信楼》是一部拥有海量选项和丰富剧情的高自由度养成游戏——百种不同结局，尽在你的选择之中。
风信楼 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,366 positive reviews and 204 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 风信楼 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2021 |
| Developer | Pingfang Games |
| Publisher | Pingfang Games |
| Steam App Id | 1126310 |
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| 8 | 5/20/2024 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/22/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 194 | 1/15/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 412 | 3/25/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 276 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/23/2023 | 91 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/13/2021 | 91 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Misericorde: Volume One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). 风信楼 on Steam. Steam Store.