Best Anime Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,508 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 5/1/2024.
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1. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker 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 118,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,520 positive reviews and 2,601 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).
2. 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 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 44,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,507 positive reviews and 758 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 |
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 19,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,239 positive reviews and 299 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 33,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,105 positive reviews and 845 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 5,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,342 positive reviews and 83 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,985 positive reviews and 745 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
Publisher | Missing Calm |
Steam App Id | 1392820 |
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 9,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,000 positive reviews and 201 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,290 positive reviews and 416 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 |
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 7,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,843 positive reviews and 171 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. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair 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 24,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,468 positive reviews and 899 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 | 4/18/2016 |
Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
Developers | |
Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
Steam App Id | 413420 |
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74 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
59 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
46 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | ||
59 | 6/21/2016 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
134 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
21 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | ||
344 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
22 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | ||
6 | 10/26/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
148 | 4/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 21). VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). BAD END THEATER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Steam. Steam Store.