Best Controller Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,878 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 2/10/2026.
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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.
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 894,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 871,647 positive reviews and 22,408 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.
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 525,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509,275 positive reviews and 16,233 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. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato 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 109,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,625 positive reviews and 3,711 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 | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
4. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,155 positive reviews and 780 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 |
5. 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.
Mark of the Ninja 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 15,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,378 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 |
6. 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.
Handshakes 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 2,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,752 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 |
7. 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.
Portal: Revolution 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 28,888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,792 positive reviews and 1,096 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 |
8. CATO: Buttered Cat
Puzzle platformer where you control both the cat and the toast, based on the famous "Buttered Cat Paradox". The game features 200+ levels, 70+ skins, plus boss fights and mini-games!
CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,692 positive reviews and 42 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 |
9. The Drifter
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,615 positive reviews and 83 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 | 7/17/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Powerhoof |
| Steam App Id | 1170570 |
10. DOGWALK
Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.
DOGWALK has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,541 positive reviews and 50 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 DOGWALK on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/11/2025 |
| Developer | Blender Studio |
| Publisher | Blender Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3775050 |
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| 31,936 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,690 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,148 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/13/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 9/5/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 7/11/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Mark of the Ninja on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Handshakes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). DOGWALK on Steam. Steam Store.