Best Cinematic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,977 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 12/5/2024.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,577 positive reviews and 481 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. 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 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,389 positive reviews and 981 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,661 positive reviews and 1,351 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,240 positive reviews and 9 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 |
5. 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 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,166 positive reviews and 39 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,217 positive reviews and 1,541 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 | 11/5/2020 |
| Developer | Pillow Castle |
| Publisher | Pillow Castle |
| Steam App Id | 1049410 |
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 22,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,675 positive reviews and 1,194 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. LIMBO
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
LIMBO has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,872 positive reviews and 3,994 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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.
9. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid American George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 562 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Revolution Software |
| Developer | Revolution Software Ltd |
| Publisher | Revolution Software Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2544110 |
10. OBSCURA
Descend under a mountain to the marketplace below, where everything has a price. Meet the four men who can each give you what you need, but beware: they have their own hidden motives and uses for you. OBSCURA is a dark fantasy romance VN that asks how far you'll go to get what you need.
OBSCURA has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2024 |
| Developer | Rotten Raccoons |
| Publisher | Rotten Raccoons |
| Steam App Id | 2342920 |
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| 10 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 808 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 6/1/2006 | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/20/2024 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 11/5/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 8/2/2011 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 9/19/2024 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/9/2024 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Superliminal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). LIMBO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). OBSCURA on Steam. Steam Store.