Best Beautiful Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 942 Beautiful 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. Beautiful game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2024.
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1. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Beautiful game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,044 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
2. Trine Enchanted Edition
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Trine Enchanted Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,115 positive reviews and 614 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trine Enchanted Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/2/2009 |
| Franchise | Frozenbyte |
| Developer | Frozenbyte |
| Publisher | Frozenbyte |
| Steam App Id | 35700 |
3. Trine 2: Complete Story
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Trine 2: Complete Story has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,320 positive reviews and 956 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trine 2: Complete Story on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/7/2011 |
| Franchise | Frozenbyte |
| Developer | Frozenbyte |
| Publisher | Frozenbyte |
| Steam App Id | 35720 |
4. Dust: An Elysian Tail
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Dust: An Elysian Tail has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,447 positive reviews and 847 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2013 |
| Developer | Humble Hearts LLC |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 236090 |
5. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,937 positive reviews and 8,393 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 BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
6. Free to Play
Free to Play is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament.
Free to Play has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,461 positive reviews and 546 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Transistor
Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.
Transistor has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,251 positive reviews and 1,741 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/20/2014 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 237930 |
8. Descenders
Descenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender?
Descenders has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,327 positive reviews and 936 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Descenders on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 5/7/2019 |
| Developer | RageSquid |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 681280 |
9. The Procession to Calvary
Pilfer from pirates, conspire with cardinals and perform miracles with an incompetent magician. The Procession to Calvary is a Pythonesque adventure game made from Renaissance paintings, and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Four Last Things.
The Procession to Calvary has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 919 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2020 |
| Franchise | SUPERHOT & Co. |
| Developer | Joe Richardson |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1071130 |
10. Mosaique Neko Waifus 2
Hentai puzzle, micro visual novel, with a sprinkle of RPG. Flirt with all the Neko girls!
Mosaique Neko Waifus 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Beautiful games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,601 positive reviews and 127 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mosaique Neko Waifus 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Lil Hentai Games |
| Developer | Lil Hentai Games |
| Publisher | Lil Hentai Games |
| Steam App Id | 1299120 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 36 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 7/2/2009 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 12/7/2011 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 5/24/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 345 | 3/26/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 5/20/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 243 | 5/7/2019 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/9/2020 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/5/2020 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Trine Enchanted Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Trine 2: Complete Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Dust: An Elysian Tail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Free to Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Transistor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Descenders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). The Procession to Calvary on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Mosaique Neko Waifus 2 on Steam. Steam Store.