Best Casual Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 61,548 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 12/9/2024.

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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?

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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 825,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 812,529 positive reviews and 13,127 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.

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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 786,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,775 positive reviews and 19,234 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.

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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 17,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,538 positive reviews and 141 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.

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

4. 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!

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Slay the Spire 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 170,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,361 positive reviews and 3,681 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.49 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 $8.49
Release Date 1/23/2019
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Steam App Id 646570

5. 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.

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Slime Rancher 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 130,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,525 positive reviews and 2,701 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 8/1/2017
Franchise Monomi Park
Developer Monomi Park
Publisher Monomi Park
Steam App Id 433340

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.

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OneShot 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 48,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,012 positive reviews and 841 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 12/9/2016
Developer Future Cat LLC
Publisher KOMODO
Steam App Id 420530

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.

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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 1,119,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,083,532 positive reviews and 36,145 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. 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.

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Our Life: Beginnings & Always 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 11,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,641 positive reviews and 135 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

9. 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!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure 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 7,221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,166 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 9/17/2021
Franchise popagenda
Developer Something We Made
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Steam App Id 1307580

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.

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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 163,034 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,023 positive reviews and 5,011 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

More Casual Linux Games on Steam

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Stardew Valley steam charts
66,683
2/26/2016
98
$14.99
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 steam charts
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10/12/2012
97
$19.99
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A Short Hike steam charts
27
7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Slay the Spire steam charts
14,809
1/23/2019
97
$8.49
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Slime Rancher steam charts
3,891
8/1/2017
97
$4.99
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OneShot steam charts
75
12/9/2016
96
$5.99
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Garry's Mod steam charts
15,689
11/29/2006
96
$9.99
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Our Life: Beginnings & Always steam charts
205
11/16/2020
96
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
47
9/17/2021
96
$3.99
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American Truck Simulator steam charts
7,292
2/2/2016
96
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.

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