Best Asynchronous Multiplayer Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 624 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 7/15/2025.

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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.

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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 8,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,783 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.

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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 15,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,029 positive reviews and 1,058 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).

Steam Price $12.99
Release Date 6/2/2016
Franchise Gamious
Developer Gamious
Publisher Gamious
Steam App Id 361280

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.

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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 2,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,016 positive reviews and 125 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.

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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 16,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,074 positive reviews and 1,460 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 6/13/2025
Franchise IndieArk
Developer PlayWithFurcifer
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Steam App Id 2427700

5. Super Auto Pets

Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!

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Super Auto Pets 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 34,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,205 positive reviews and 3,267 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

6. 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.

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Sewer Rave 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 231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 226 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

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.

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Pogo3D has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111 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.

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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 1,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,191 positive reviews and 123 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.

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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 407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 378 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.

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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 1,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 984 positive reviews and 114 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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95
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11/27/2017
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1
12/10/2021
89
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1
12/11/2023
86
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227
1/17/2024
86
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86
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Sewer Rave on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Pogo3D on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 16). Ultimate Racing 2D 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Conquest of Elysium 5 on Steam. Steam Store.

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