Best Anime Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,602 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 3/20/2025.
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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.
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 51,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,255 positive reviews and 888 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 | 12/8/2016 |
| 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 124,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,439 positive reviews and 2,785 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 21,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,678 positive reviews and 327 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.
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 36,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,115 positive reviews and 921 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 9,800 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,634 positive reviews and 166 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.
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 10,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,007 positive reviews and 222 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).
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.
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 18,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,538 positive reviews and 526 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| 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.
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 29,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,091 positive reviews and 952 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 |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
9. BAD END THEATER
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
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 8,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,927 positive reviews and 207 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.
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 30,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,175 positive reviews and 1,109 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 possible to play Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 61 | 12/8/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 6/21/2016 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 152 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 358 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/26/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 280 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). BAD END THEATER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on Steam. Steam Store.