Best Atmospheric Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 27,032 Atmospheric 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. Atmospheric game rankings were last updated on 12/21/2025.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Atmospheric game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 448,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 442,981 positive reviews and 5,831 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 187,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,922 positive reviews and 2,804 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
3. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,462,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,425,182 positive reviews and 37,527 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 225,266 positive reviews and 4,827 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
5. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 883,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 861,056 positive reviews and 22,130 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
6. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,353 positive reviews and 991 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
7. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,207 positive reviews and 447 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Half-Life 2
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 261,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 255,602 positive reviews and 6,253 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
9. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 372,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 362,359 positive reviews and 10,189 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 11/4/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nicalis, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 250900 |
10. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Atmospheric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,885 positive reviews and 517 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 Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 4,072 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,258 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40,527 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32,047 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 58,024 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 192 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 134 | 3/27/2025 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,490 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,917 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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