Best Controller Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 11,157 Controller 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. Controller game rankings were last updated on 8/1/2025.

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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Controller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 846,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 825,054 positive reviews and 20,995 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 10/12/2012
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 227300

2. Hollow Knight

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

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Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 427,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 414,422 positive reviews and 12,735 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 2/24/2017
Developer Team Cherry
Publisher Team Cherry
Steam App Id 367520

3. Super Hexagon

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

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Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,982 positive reviews and 776 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 11/27/2012
Franchise Terry Cavanagh
Developer Terry Cavanagh
Publisher Terry Cavanagh
Steam App Id 221640

4. Mark of the Ninja

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

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Mark of the Ninja has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,361 positive reviews and 476 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 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.

Developer Klei Entertainment
Publisher Microsoft Studios
Steam App Id 214560

5. Handshakes

Take your brain for a walk in Handshakes, a simple yet tricksy sokoban puzzle game. Guide two hands through puzzles designed to stump, not frustate, so that they may achieve their dream of a warm, firm handshake.

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Handshakes has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,641 positive reviews and 31 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 1/13/2023
Developers
Publisher Pet Pumpkin
Steam App Id 2171690

6. Portal: Revolution

The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.

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Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,844 positive reviews and 1,025 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 1/6/2024
Developer Second Face Software
Publisher Second Face Software
Steam App Id 601360

7. CATO: Buttered Cat

CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles,40+ skins

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CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,378 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 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 $10.99
Release Date 9/5/2024
Franchise GCORES PUBLISHING
Developer Team Woll
Publisher GCORES PUBLISHING
Steam App Id 1999520

8. Bastion

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

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Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,773 positive reviews and 1,737 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 8/16/2011
Franchise Supergiant Games
Developer Supergiant Games
Publisher Supergiant Games
Steam App Id 107100

9. Psychonauts 2

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

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Psychonauts 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,656 positive reviews and 527 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Psychonauts 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $59.99
Release Date 8/24/2021
Franchise Xbox Game Studios
Developer Double Fine Productions
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 607080

10. Spin Rhythm XD

Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!

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Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,948 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 3/14/2023
Developer Super Spin Digital
Publisher Super Spin Digital
Steam App Id 1058830

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94
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1/6/2024
94
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9/5/2024
94
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8/16/2011
93
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Mark of the Ninja on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Handshakes on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Psychonauts 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.

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