Best Asynchronous Multiplayer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 822 Asynchronous Multiplayer 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. Asynchronous Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 5/24/2026.
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1. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,811 positive reviews and 175 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
2. Turmoil
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,854 positive reviews and 1,123 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Turmoil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,037 positive reviews and 133 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2017 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 722060 |
4. Backpack Battles
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
Backpack Battles has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,614 positive reviews and 1,770 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 6/13/2025 |
| Franchise | Shochiku |
| Developer | PlayWithFurcifer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2427700 |
5. Sewer Rave
Exactly what it says on the tin. Sewer Rave is a game about exploring a rat infested Rave in a Sewer. There are creatures to talk to, items to collect, fights to get into, and jams to listen to. Explore, discover secrets, and writhe.
Sewer Rave has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 295 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Developer | Autumn Rain |
| Publisher | Autumn Rain |
| Steam App Id | 1826860 |
6. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Super Auto Pets has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,510 positive reviews and 3,424 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Super Auto Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/24/2021 |
| Developer | Team Wood Games |
| Publisher | Team Wood Games |
| Steam App Id | 1714040 |
7. Pogo3D
One-Handed Rage-Inducing 3D Platformer! Use only a mouse. Bounce off platforms and even the walls to reach the next checkpoint. Go on a linear adventure through an interconnected world, or quickly test your skills in challenge mode.
Pogo3D has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pogo3D on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2023 |
| Developer | HEDGEWIZARDS |
| Publisher | HEDGEWIZARDS |
| Steam App Id | 2413620 |
8. Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,522 positive reviews and 157 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 1/17/2024 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 2511500 |
9. Conquest of Elysium 5
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Conquest of Elysium 5 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,633 positive reviews and 184 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conquest of Elysium 5 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/17/2021 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 1606340 |
10. GearBlocks
Explore a world of creative building, interactive machines, and gears - lots of gears. Build all things mechanical: cars, trucks, cranes, tanks, gearboxes, engines, clocks, anything you can think of. Test your creations to destruction in challenging scenarios, and share them in the workshop!
GearBlocks has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 682 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 not possible to play or run GearBlocks on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/9/2023 |
| Developer | SmashHammer Games |
| Publisher | SmashHammer Games |
| Steam App Id | 1305080 |
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| 3 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 210 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $3.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 11/27/2017 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 981 | 6/13/2025 | 89 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/10/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 296 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/11/2023 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 255 | 1/17/2024 | 86 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 8/17/2021 | 86 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 11/9/2023 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Sewer Rave on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Pogo3D on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 21). Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 27). Conquest of Elysium 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 2). GearBlocks on Steam. Steam Store.