Best Coding Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 49 Coding 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. Coding game rankings were last updated on 12/18/2025.
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1. TIS-100
TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!
TIS-100 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Coding game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,871 positive reviews and 131 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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 TIS-100 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2015 |
| Developer | Zachtronics |
| Publisher | Zachtronics |
| Steam App Id | 370360 |
2. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.
Bitburner has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,644 positive reviews and 341 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 Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
3. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,242 positive reviews and 679 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.92 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.
4. You Are The Code
Programming puzzle game, but YOU CAN'T TYPE. Navigate and run pre-existing lines of code! Watch out for bugs eating away your program!
You Are The Code has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2025 |
| Developer | ThinkWithGames |
| Publisher | ThinkWithGames |
| Steam App Id | 3333330 |
5. Code Trainer
Code Trainer is a programming practice tool. Solve coding problems and improve your understanding of computer science. Prior programming experience is required.
Code Trainer has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Code Trainer on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.49 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developer | Erickson Software |
| Publisher | Erickson Software |
| Steam App Id | 3279360 |
6. ChipWits
Program a robot to solve logic puzzles in ChipWits, an open-ended programming game for beginners and experts alike! Inspired by the 1980s original, ChipWits combines the best of puzzle games, automation, and programming to introduce a new generation of players to a classic gaming experience.
ChipWits has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 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 | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 7/11/2025 |
| Developer | ChipWits, Inc. |
| Publisher | ChipWits, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2330720 |
7. How To Hack In?
A real-time hacking sandbox simulator with procedurally generated content. Multiple tools and techniques to use, multiple computers to hack, multiple missions to solve, and multiple vulnerabilities to exploit!
How To Hack In? has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.09 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play How To Hack In? on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.09 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2023 |
| Developer | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Publisher | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1199830 |
8. Super Markup Man
Learn HTML and CSS through a 2D puzzle platformer! Carry and place real web tags, solve logic-based levels, and build your own web page templates. No coding needed!
Super Markup Man has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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 | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2016 |
| Franchise | Roppy Chop Studios |
| Developer | Roppy Chop Studios |
| Publisher | Roppy Chop Studios |
| Steam App Id | 502210 |
9. Extortion
You're a computer engineer with a terrible secret. Someone is blackmailing you and now, you have to hack some servers and get secret files for him. Would you succeed in achieving their missions or would you find them and revenge?
Extortion has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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 | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 10/30/2020 |
| Franchise | Dysnomia Studio |
| Developer | Dysnomia |
| Publisher | Dysnomia |
| Steam App Id | 1299430 |
10. HELLO HACKER
HELLO HACKER features a realistic terminal. Use real Linux commands, network scanning, password cracking, and cryptography to infiltrate 10 interconnected servers and expose a deadly government surveillance program. Your colleague is missing. You're next. Are you ready to be a hacker?
HELLO HACKER has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.09 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.
| Steam Price | $5.09 |
| Release Date | 11/28/2025 |
| Developer | h3ll0h4ck3r |
| Publisher | h3ll0h4ck3r |
| Steam App Id | 4119130 |
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| 30 | 7/20/2015 | 93 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 540 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $7.92 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/18/2025 | 82 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/5/2025 | 77 | $6.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/11/2025 | 77 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/18/2023 | 75 | $9.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/16/2016 | 75 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/30/2020 | 74 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/28/2025 | 72 | $5.09 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 27). You Are The Code on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). Code Trainer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 22). ChipWits on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). How To Hack In? on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). Super Markup Man on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 2). Extortion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). HELLO HACKER on Steam. Steam Store.