Best Arcade Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 16,442 Arcade 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. Arcade game rankings were last updated on 7/3/2025.

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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Arcade game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,981 positive reviews and 335 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.39 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 $14.39
Release Date 2/26/2021
Franchise 7th Beat Games
Developer 7th Beat Games
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Steam App Id 774181

2. Iron Snout

Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

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Iron Snout has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,976 positive reviews and 392 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 Iron Snout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/27/2016
Franchise SnoutUp
Developer SnoutUp
Publisher SnoutUp
Steam App Id 424280

3. Broforce

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

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Broforce has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,227 positive reviews and 1,811 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Broforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 10/15/2015
Franchise Free Lives
Developer Free Lives
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 274190

4. An Arcade Full of Cats

Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.

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An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,035 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/16/2023
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2368470

5. Super Hexagon

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

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Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,948 positive reviews and 773 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.01 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 $1.01
Release Date 11/27/2012
Franchise Terry Cavanagh
Developer Terry Cavanagh
Publisher Terry Cavanagh
Steam App Id 221640

6. Paint the Town Red

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.

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Paint the Town Red has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,623 positive reviews and 1,227 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 7/29/2021
Developer South East Games
Publisher South East Games
Steam App Id 337320

7. Halls of Torment

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

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Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,974 positive reviews and 1,238 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 9/24/2024
Developer Chasing Carrots
Publisher Chasing Carrots
Steam App Id 2218750

8. Lethal League Blaze

Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.

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Lethal League Blaze has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,228 positive reviews and 198 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 10/24/2018
Developer Team Reptile
Publisher Team Reptile
Steam App Id 553310

9. Psychonauts 2

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

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Psychonauts 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,555 positive reviews and 518 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Psychonauts 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 8/24/2021
Franchise Xbox Game Studios
Developer Double Fine Productions
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 607080

10. Spin Rhythm XD

Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!

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Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,937 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.79 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 $6.79
Release Date 3/14/2023
Developer Super Spin Digital
Publisher Super Spin Digital
Steam App Id 1058830

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Iron Snout on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Broforce on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Paint the Town Red on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Psychonauts 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.

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