Best Basketball Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 215 Basketball 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. Basketball game rankings were last updated on 11/20/2024.
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1. Basketball Classics
5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games. Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action with simplified 3-button gameplay and retro vibes galore.
Basketball Classics holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Basketball game on Steam" with a Player Score of 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 153 positive reviews and 12 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
2. Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball
Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball is a fast-paced sportslike. A cross between Pong and Foosball, Dudelings delivers high-energy multiplayer fun!!
Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/6/2024 |
| Developer | Heavy Element |
| Publisher | Heavy Element |
| Steam App Id | 1905160 |
3. Bounce Paradise
Choose your own story as you take over a beach resort, of course it's not all fun and games but at least the park is filled with an array of beautiful women to distract you. Your choices will determine the story and whether romance is in the air and how your beach visit will end.
Bounce Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 3/11/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 511270 |
4. Regular Human Basketball
Ready to play some ball? Grab a team, suit up, and climb inside your human! Prep its thrusters, lower the all-terrain wheels, and spin up that flailing magnet-arm. It's time to play Regular Human Basketball!
Regular Human Basketball has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 326 positive reviews and 69 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
5. Basketball
Instead of a vacation, go on a short, light adventure through virtual reality, religion, and of course, basketball.
Basketball has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 10/30/2021 |
| Developer | Kitsch Digital |
| Publisher | Kitsch Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1783490 |
6. Jetball
A jetpack sports game. Score goals against your opponents in this FPS online multiplayer game. Fly up in the air with your jetpack. Work with your teammates to make incredible plays. Practice solo or co-op vs bots. Play in 1st person or 3rd person view.
Jetball has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2017 |
| Developer | Codevictus Inc. |
| Publisher | Codevictus Inc |
| Steam App Id | 666590 |
7. XBall
A real-time tactics PvP sports game with an underground vibe. Control every player on your team in fast-paced matches that blend basketball, football, and hockey. Customize the action with adjustable time pace and team sizes.
XBall has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" 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 | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Anton Paramonov |
| Publisher | Anton Paramonov |
| Steam App Id | 2021070 |
8. Soccertron
Practice soccer and other sports the way they are meant to be played: sitting on a couch with your friends! Soccertron is a local multiplayer sports game for up to 4 players with a simple premise: Kick the ball or your friends to win the match!
Soccertron has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 Soccertron on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2015 |
| Developer | David Erosa |
| Publisher | Erosa Games |
| Steam App Id | 334620 |
9. Slime Volley
🏐 Step into the bouncy and exciting arcade game of Slime Volley! This isn't your typical volleyball game – it's an arcade sensation that takes the classic sport and gives it a bouncy, slimy twist. Prepare for a thrilling multiplayer showdown as you leap onto the court for some fast-paced action.
Slime Volley has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
10. Iceroyds!
Iceroyds! is the ultimate family-friendly local multiplayer arcade competition game, for all ages.
Iceroyds! has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "2 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
More Basketball Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Basketball games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1 | 12/18/2019 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/6/2024 | 80 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/11/2022 | 78 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/1/2018 | 77 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/30/2021 | 76 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/6/2017 | 72 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/12/2015 | 68 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/8/2023 | 65 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 12/20/2019 | 64 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Basketball Classics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Bounce Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 20). Regular Human Basketball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Basketball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Jetball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 23). XBall on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). Soccertron on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Slime Volley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Iceroyds! on Steam. Steam Store.