Best Anime Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 19,737 Anime 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. Anime game rankings were last updated on 4/24/2026.
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1. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Anime game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,053 positive reviews and 1,055 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
2. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,274 positive reviews and 2,917 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 possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,674 positive reviews and 472 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2025 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
4. VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,065 positive reviews and 1,021 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/21/2016 |
| Franchise | Ysbryd Games |
| Developer | Sukeban Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 447530 |
5. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,298 positive reviews and 266 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 possible to play A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | Two and a Half Studios |
| Developer | Two and a Half Studios |
| Publisher | Two and a Half Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2415010 |
6. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,498 positive reviews and 140 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 11/10/2025 |
| Developer | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Publisher | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Steam App Id | 4122860 |
7. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,733 positive reviews and 256 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 possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. BAD END THEATER
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
BAD END THEATER has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,368 positive reviews and 234 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 | 10/26/2021 |
| Franchise | NomnomNami |
| Developer | NomnomNami |
| Publisher | NomnomNami |
| Steam App Id | 1764390 |
9. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,999 positive reviews and 1,485 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,950 positive reviews and 1,157 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
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| 204 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 191 | 12/6/2025 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 6/21/2016 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 295 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 11/10/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/26/2021 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,139 | 2/2/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 8/26/2020 | 94 | $1.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 26). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 21). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 25). Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). BAD END THEATER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.