Best Card Game Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,753 Card Game 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. Card Game game rankings were last updated on 6/14/2025.
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1. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Card Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 183,207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,143 positive reviews and 4,064 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Inscryption has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 132,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128,403 positive reviews and 4,125 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 Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
3. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Tabletop Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,965 positive reviews and 2,601 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 not possible to play or run Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
4. Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion
A FREE complete expansion for Slay the Spire, made by the modding community. Features one brand new normal character, plus a new game mode with SEVEN fully complete new characters starring in a twisted campaign, and so much more.
Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,854 positive reviews and 94 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 Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2022 |
| Developer | Table 9 Studio |
| Publisher | Table 9 Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1865780 |
5. Pilgrims
Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?
Pilgrims has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,929 positive reviews and 179 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 10/7/2019 |
| Franchise | Amanita Design |
| Developer | Amanita Design |
| Publisher | Amanita Design |
| Steam App Id | 1049280 |
6. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,822 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/25/2022 |
| Franchise | Northway Games |
| Developer | Northway Games |
| Publisher | Finji |
| Steam App Id | 1148760 |
7. Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,759 positive reviews and 208 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
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| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
8. The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection
The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection is here! Inside you will find all seven Zachtronics solitaire games, updated with new 4K graphics, plus one brand new Tarot-themed solitaire variant only available here.
The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 755 positive reviews and 9 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. At the moment, it is possible to play The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Zachtronics |
| Developer | Zachtronics |
| Publisher | Zachtronics |
| Steam App Id | 1988540 |
9. Griftlands
Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.
Griftlands has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,095 positive reviews and 866 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 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 | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 6/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 601840 |
10. Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Loop Hero has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Card Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,264 positive reviews and 2,450 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Loop Hero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2021 |
| Developer | Four Quarters |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1282730 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Card Game games available on Steam.
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| 15,778 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,149 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,875 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 319 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/7/2019 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 9/6/2022 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 241 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 276 | 3/4/2021 | 91 | $3.74 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Pilgrims on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 8). I Was a Teenage Exocolonist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Loop Hero on Steam. Steam Store.