Best Animation & Modeling Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,796 Animation & Modeling 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. Animation & Modeling game rankings were last updated on 6/10/2026.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Animation & Modeling game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,694 positive reviews and 263 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 not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Animation & Modeling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,241,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,202,457 positive reviews and 38,970 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
3. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Animation & Modeling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,190 positive reviews and 3,470 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 Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
4. Krita
Krita is a powerful, open source and community-driven digital art tool for illustrators, concept designers, animators, comic book artists, game developers, and anyone who wants to express themselves through the creation of visual art.
Krita has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Animation & Modeling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,972 positive reviews and 282 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 not possible to play or run Krita on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Krita Team |
| Steam App Id | 280680 |
5. projectM Music Visualizer
Experience psychedelic and mesmerizing visuals by transforming music into equations that render into a limitless array of user-contributed visualizations.
projectM Music Visualizer has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Animation & Modeling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 782 positive reviews and 31 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
Learn how to draw pixel art with a video game! Start from zero and develop real art skills in a relaxing way. Complete interactive tutorials, draw pixel art sprites, and play the games you create. Everyone can do this!
Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Animation & Modeling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 407 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.00 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2024 |
| Developer | Matej 'Retro' Jan |
| Publisher | Retronator |
| Steam App Id | 2330360 |
7. YoloMouse - Cursor Changer
Use YoloMouse to change those obscure game or app cursors. Replace, resize, add effects and style. Never lose your cursor in a heated battle again!
YoloMouse - Cursor Changer has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Animation & Modeling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,652 positive reviews and 217 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run YoloMouse - Cursor Changer on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2020 |
| Developer | Dragonrise Games |
| Publisher | Dragonrise Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283970 |
8. RPG in a Box
Bring your stories and ideas to life! RPG in a Box lets you create games and other interactive experiences in a fun and simple way. It's a flexible, accessible tool designed for everyone: whether it's your first game or you're an experienced creator, there's something in it for you!
RPG in a Box has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Animation & Modeling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 431 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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 RPG in a Box on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 5/11/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 498310 |
9. J.A.C.K.
Brand new level editor for games with a Quake-style BSP architecture; a convenient cross-platform tool capable of incorporating the best features of existing editors, such as Valve Hammer Editor, Q3Radiant, and others. J.A.C.K. does aspire to be the universal level design tool for classic games.
J.A.C.K. has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Animation & Modeling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 274 positive reviews and 20 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2016 |
| Developer | Crystice Softworks |
| Publisher | Crystice Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 496450 |
10. Open Brush
Art from all angles 🖌️🎨 3D paint in XR! The community powered evolution of Tilt Brush
Open Brush has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Animation & Modeling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148 positive reviews and 8 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/8/2021 |
| Developer | Icosa Foundation |
| Publisher | Icosa Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 1634870 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 5,798 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32,157 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,625 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,376 | 6/10/2014 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 7/27/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/5/2024 | 89 | $13.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,669 | 5/1/2020 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/11/2022 | 87 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 12/16/2016 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/8/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 12). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 13). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 12). Krita on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). projectM Music Visualizer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 7). Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 13). YoloMouse - Cursor Changer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 3). RPG in a Box on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 27). J.A.C.K. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 9). Open Brush on Steam. Steam Store.