Best Asynchronous Multiplayer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 520 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 10/30/2024.
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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 8,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,671 positive reviews and 161 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 14,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,119 positive reviews and 991 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 2,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,008 positive reviews and 117 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,752 positive reviews and 3,100 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 |
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 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196 positive reviews and 4 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. 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 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,287 positive reviews and 1,165 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.39 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 | $10.39 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | PlayWithFurcifer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2427700 |
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 97 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96 positive reviews and 1 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. Ultimate Racing 2D 2
The ultimate top-down racing game is back! Ultimate Racing 2D 2 includes new cars, new tracks, car/track editor, time-trial mode, improved online multiplayer and career mode, new settings and more.
Ultimate Racing 2D 2 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 320 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 possible to play Ultimate Racing 2D 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/11/2023 |
| Developer | Applimazing |
| Publisher | Applimazing |
| Steam App Id | 1285230 |
9. Skulls of the Shogun
Enter the Samurai Afterlife and join forces with vibrant ghost-samurai warriors, magical animal monks, and mustachioed samurai generals. It's fast-paced turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars, and supercharged with fighting-game flare!
Skulls of the Shogun has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 713 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
10. 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 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 886 positive reviews and 104 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 |
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| 5 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 322 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 11/27/2017 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 615 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/10/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,154 | 3/8/2024 | 87 | $10.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/11/2023 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 9/11/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/29/2013 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 197 | 1/17/2024 | 85 | $44.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 18). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Sewer Rave on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). Pogo3D on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Ultimate Racing 2D 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Skulls of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 10). Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator on Steam. Steam Store.