Best Controller Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,957 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 3/27/2025.
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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.
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 816,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 796,646 positive reviews and 20,109 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 403,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 391,875 positive reviews and 11,928 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.
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 24,624 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,857 positive reviews and 767 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.
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 15,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,353 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.
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 2,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,552 positive reviews and 29 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.
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 25,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,608 positive reviews and 979 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
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 2,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,174 positive reviews and 31 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 | 9/6/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
8. Psychonauts 2
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Psychonauts 2 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 12,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,126 positive reviews and 478 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 |
9. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion 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 37,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,588 positive reviews and 1,733 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 |
10. Bit Blaster XL
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down—boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Bit Blaster XL 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 6,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,918 positive reviews and 217 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
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| 14,505 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,756 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/13/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 8/24/2021 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Mark of the Ninja on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Handshakes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Psychonauts 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.