Best Asynchronous Multiplayer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 611 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 5/31/2025.
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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 8,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,767 positive reviews and 164 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 14,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,815 positive reviews and 1,040 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.59 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 2,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,013 positive reviews and 124 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 34,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,020 positive reviews and 3,235 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 227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 222 positive reviews and 5 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 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,420 positive reviews and 1,372 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| 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 111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109 positive reviews and 2 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 1,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,151 positive reviews and 118 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. 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 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 369 positive reviews and 29 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 |
10. 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 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 955 positive reviews and 110 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 |
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| 8 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 977 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $2.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 11/27/2017 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 640 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/10/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,286 | 3/8/2024 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/11/2023 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 293 | 1/17/2024 | 86 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 9/11/2023 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 195 | 8/17/2021 | 85 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 20). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Sewer Rave on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Pogo3D on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). Ultimate Racing 2D 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Conquest of Elysium 5 on Steam. Steam Store.