Best Crowdfunded Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 140 Crowdfunded 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. Crowdfunded game rankings were last updated on 9/20/2024.
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1. Narcissu 1st & 2nd
This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".
Narcissu 1st & 2nd holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Crowdfunded game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,450 positive reviews and 200 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | stage-nana |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 264380 |
2. Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer
여름방학을 며칠 앞둔 어느 날 갑작스레 내 앞에 나타난 한 소녀. 자신을 유령이라 밝힌 소녀는 난데없이 내게 자신을 없애 달라는 부탁을 건넨다. 자신의 눈에 보인다는 죽음의 색을 통해 나는 유령 소녀의 과거를 추적하기 시작하지만, 어째 소녀는 점점 죽음에 가까워지기보다는 나의 일상에 녹아들기 시작하는데...
Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Crowdfunded games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,644 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,567 positive reviews and 77 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Developer | MidnightWorks |
| Publisher | PsychoFlux Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1173010 |
3. fault - milestone one
fault is a series of Science Fantasy Cinematic Novels using a unique 3D Camera system for a visually immersive reading experience. Follow Selphine, the bubbly Princess and her sharp-witted Royal Guardian, Ritona, on their journey of a lifetime back to their homeland of Rughzenhaide.
fault - milestone one has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Crowdfunded games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,984 positive reviews and 238 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 not possible to play or run fault - milestone one on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/15/2014 |
| Franchise | ALICE IN DISSONANCE |
| Developer | ALICE IN DISSONANCE |
| Publisher | ALICE IN DISSONANCE |
| Steam App Id | 286260 |
4. Fatal Twelve
Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.
Fatal Twelve has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Crowdfunded games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 844 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fatal Twelve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2018 |
| Developer | LYCORIS |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 620210 |
5. Shining Song Starnova
Take the stage in Shining Song Starnova!
Shining Song Starnova has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Crowdfunded games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 313 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shining Song Starnova on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/13/2018 |
| Developer | Love in Space |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 675240 |
6. Skullgirls 2nd Encore
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Crowdfunded games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,021 positive reviews and 3,608 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/22/2013 |
| Developer | Hidden Variable Studios |
| Publisher | Autumn Games |
| Steam App Id | 245170 |
7. Royal Alchemist
Intrigue, betrayal, deaths! An Otome / BxB survival Raising Simulation in a high-fantasy royal court setting with RPG elements.
Royal Alchemist has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Crowdfunded games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 274 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2020 |
| Developer | Nifty Visuals |
| Publisher | Nifty Productions |
| Steam App Id | 939790 |
8. Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.
Pillars of Eternity has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Crowdfunded games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,968 positive reviews and 2,796 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pillars of Eternity on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2015 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 291650 |
9. WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.02
From the creator of Spice and Wolf, Isuna Hasekura, comes World End Economica. Haru woke up with his life but without his dream. 4 years after the incident, he finds a new cause, as a driven young lady offers him a chance to return to investing and to find justice.
WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.02 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Crowdfunded games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 228 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 7/21/2015 |
| Developer | Spicy Tails |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 368160 |
10. Shadowrun Returns
The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.
Shadowrun Returns has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Crowdfunded games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,697 positive reviews and 1,517 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shadowrun Returns on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 7/25/2013 |
| Franchise | Paradox HBS |
| Developer | Harebrained Schemes |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 234650 |
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| 12 | 4/24/2015 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 2/26/2021 | 90 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/15/2014 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/30/2018 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/13/2018 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 8/22/2013 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/30/2020 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 371 | 3/26/2015 | 86 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/21/2015 | 86 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 7/25/2013 | 86 | $3.74 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 20). Narcissu 1st & 2nd on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). fault - milestone one on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 30). Fatal Twelve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 11). Shining Song Starnova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Royal Alchemist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Pillars of Eternity on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 17). WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.02 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Shadowrun Returns on Steam. Steam Store.