Best Anime Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 13,770 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 1/3/2025.

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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.

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OneShot holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Anime game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,904 positive reviews and 861 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 OneShot on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 12/9/2016
Developer Future Cat LLC
Publisher KOMODO
Steam App Id 420530

2. Helltaker

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

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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 123,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,194 positive reviews and 2,765 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).

Release Date 5/11/2020
Developer vanripper
Publisher vanripper
Steam App Id 1289310

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.

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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 20,719 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,397 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.99 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 $15.99
Release Date 2/26/2021
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.

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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 35,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,593 positive reviews and 896 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.

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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 8,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,457 positive reviews and 141 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. 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.

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Virtual Cottage 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 9,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,755 positive reviews and 215 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).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

7. Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.

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Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk 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 16,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,275 positive reviews and 470 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.49
Release Date 12/16/2021
Developer Nikita Kryukov
Publisher Nikita Kryukov
Steam App Id 1604000

8. 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.

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Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk 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 27,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,867 positive reviews and 885 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.74 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 $0.74
Release Date 8/26/2020
Developer Nikita Kryukov
Publisher Missing Calm
Steam App Id 1392820

9. BAD END THEATER

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

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BAD END THEATER has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,595 positive reviews and 191 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

10. 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.

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Your Only Move Is HUSTLE 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 28,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,263 positive reviews and 1,025 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).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 2/2/2023
Developer Ivy Sly
Publisher Ivy Sly
Steam App Id 2212330

More Anime Linux Games on Steam

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OneShot steam charts
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12/9/2016
96
$9.99
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Helltaker steam charts
115
5/11/2020
96
Free
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Rhythm Doctor steam charts
54
2/26/2021
96
$15.99
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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action steam charts
103
6/21/2016
95
$14.99
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A Date with Death steam charts
306
12/7/2023
95
Free
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Virtual Cottage steam charts
396
10/7/2020
95
Free
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Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk steam charts
24
12/16/2021
95
$4.49
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Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk steam charts
15
8/26/2020
95
$0.74
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BAD END THEATER steam charts
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10/26/2021
94
$9.99
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Your Only Move Is HUSTLE steam charts
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2/2/2023
94
$4.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 1). Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). BAD END THEATER on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on Steam. Steam Store.

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