Best Cinematic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,572 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 8/29/2024.
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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 22,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,205 positive reviews and 474 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 |
| 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 24,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,444 positive reviews and 869 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 31,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,845 positive reviews and 1,345 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,165 positive reviews and 8 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,250 positive reviews and 1,170 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.
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 27,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,827 positive reviews and 1,476 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. LIMBO
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
LIMBO has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,613 positive reviews and 3,839 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.
8. Crossroad OS
Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.
Crossroad OS has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 214 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 not possible to play or run Crossroad OS on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1783800 |
9. Cabin Fever
An off-grid cabin. A tech-savvy loner. One ray of sunshine in a bleak, ruined world. Cabin Fever is a slice-of-life visual novel with meaningful player choices, multiple endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart.
Cabin Fever has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 395 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Cabin Fever on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/12/2021 |
| Franchise | Sad Panda Studios Games |
| Developer | Steamy Buns Games |
| Publisher | Sad Panda Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1336600 |
10. The Night of the Scissors
Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror.
The Night of the Scissors has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 356 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 5/13/2022 |
| Franchise | selewi |
| Developer | Tomás Esconjaureguy |
| Publisher | selewi |
| Steam App Id | 1975180 |
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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 | 15 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 943 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 6/1/2006 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 11/5/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 8/2/2011 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/8/2023 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/12/2021 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/13/2022 | 88 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Half-Life 2: Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 30). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Superliminal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). LIMBO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Crossroad OS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Cabin Fever on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). The Night of the Scissors on Steam. Steam Store.