Best Cinematic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,463 Cinematic 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. Cinematic game rankings were last updated on 1/13/2026.
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1. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Cinematic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,974 positive reviews and 582 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
2. The Children of Clay
The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret.
The Children of Clay has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,532 positive reviews and 41 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/7/2025 |
| Developer | Balazs Ronyai |
| Publisher | Balazs Ronyai |
| Steam App Id | 3478700 |
3. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,098 positive reviews and 1,456 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode
The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.
Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,733 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,670 positive reviews and 63 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 2159210 |
5. Half-Life 2: Episode One
Half-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards. Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and launch a journey beyond City 17. Also features two multiplayer games. Half-Life 2 not required.
Half-Life 2: Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,161 positive reviews and 1,317 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Half-Life 2: Episode One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
South Scrimshaw, Part One has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,533 positive reviews and 16 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 South Scrimshaw, Part One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/9/2023 |
| Developer | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Publisher | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Steam App Id | 2443110 |
7. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,399 positive reviews and 1,263 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
8. Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Chrono Gear: Warden of Time has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 891 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chrono Gear: Warden of Time on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | holo Indie |
| Steam App Id | 3081840 |
9. Superliminal
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.
Superliminal has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,858 positive reviews and 1,772 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/5/2020 |
| Developer | Pillow Castle |
| Publisher | Pillow Castle |
| Steam App Id | 1049410 |
10. Desert Stalker
Step in the shoes of the titular Desert Stalker, and scour the wasteland for artifacts and erotic encounters in this acclaimed Adult Visual Novel where your choices shape the game’s story. Dive into a world filled with grit, sex, and unparalleled power fantasies.
Desert Stalker has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,385 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Desert Stalker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Cinematic Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Cinematic games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 13 | 3/28/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/7/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 554 | 2/2/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 6/1/2006 | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/12/2025 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 11/5/2020 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 206 | 12/13/2024 | 92 | $14.39 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Half-Life 2: Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 19). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Chrono Gear: Warden of Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). Superliminal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Desert Stalker on Steam. Steam Store.