Best Casual Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 76,700 Casual 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. Casual game rankings were last updated on 2/3/2026.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Casual game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 973,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 958,527 positive reviews and 14,924 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 | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 892,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 870,245 positive reviews and 22,359 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,961 positive reviews and 179 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.
4. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146,330 positive reviews and 3,009 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 Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,287 positive reviews and 1,016 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 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203,454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198,758 positive reviews and 4,696 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 |
7. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,212,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,174,637 positive reviews and 38,330 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 Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
8. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,823 positive reviews and 80 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
9. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,007 positive reviews and 168 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 Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
10. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Casual games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 185,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180,001 positive reviews and 5,619 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 60,824 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43,774 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,214 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,768 | 1/23/2019 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26,621 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,294 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.