Best Co-op Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 7,854 Co-op 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. Co-op game rankings were last updated on 11/28/2024.

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1. Portal 2

The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

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Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Co-op game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 414,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 409,372 positive reviews and 5,411 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 4/18/2011
Franchise Valve
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 620

2. Terraria

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

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Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,351,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,317,511 positive reviews and 33,566 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 5/16/2011
Developer Re-Logic
Publisher Re-Logic
Steam App Id 105600

3. Left 4 Dead 2

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

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Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 916,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 894,012 positive reviews and 22,646 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 11/16/2009
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 550

4. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 313,302 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 305,301 positive reviews and 8,001 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.89 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 $9.89
Release Date 11/4/2014
Developers
Publisher Nicalis, Inc.
Steam App Id 250900

5. Factorio

Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.

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Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194,397 positive reviews and 5,348 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $35.00 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 $35.00
Release Date 8/14/2020
Developer Wube Software LTD.
Publisher Wube Software LTD.
Steam App Id 427520

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,117,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,081,154 positive reviews and 36,118 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 possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 11/29/2006
Developer Facepunch Studios
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 4000

7. tModLoader

Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!

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tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 284,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 275,808 positive reviews and 8,227 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. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/16/2020
Developer TML Team
Publishers
Steam App Id 1281930

8. Rhythm Doctor

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

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Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,200 positive reviews and 322 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.39
Release Date 2/26/2021
Franchise 7th Beat Games
Developer 7th Beat Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 774181

9. BattleBlock Theater®

Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

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BattleBlock Theater® has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,018 positive reviews and 1,969 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.49 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 $4.49
Release Date 5/15/2014
Franchise The Behemoth
Developer The Behemoth
Publisher The Behemoth
Steam App Id 238460

10. Broforce

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

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Broforce has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,835 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,090 positive reviews and 1,745 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Broforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 10/15/2015
Franchise Free Lives
Developer Free Lives
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 274190

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Portal 2 steam charts
3,246
4/18/2011
98
$1.99
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Terraria steam charts
28,441
5/16/2011
97
$4.99
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Left 4 Dead 2 steam charts
23,079
11/16/2009
97
$1.99
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth steam charts
32,184
11/4/2014
96
$9.89
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Factorio steam charts
39,852
8/14/2020
96
$35.00
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Garry's Mod steam charts
23,748
11/29/2006
96
$5.99
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tModLoader steam charts
23,912
5/16/2020
96
Free
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Rhythm Doctor steam charts
55
2/26/2021
96
$14.39
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BattleBlock Theater® steam charts
146
5/15/2014
96
$4.49
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Broforce steam charts
385
10/15/2015
95
$2.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Broforce on Steam. Steam Store.

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