Best Cult Classic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 367 Cult Classic 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. Cult Classic game rankings were last updated on 5/30/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Cult Classic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,520 positive reviews and 360 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 |
2. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,046 positive reviews and 131 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2016 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 388210 |
3. Psychonauts
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Psychonauts has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,914 positive reviews and 806 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Psychonauts on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2006 |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3830 |
4. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,428 positive reviews and 186 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 | 5/15/2015 |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 310360 |
5. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 772 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 6/17/2016 |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 472870 |
6. Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,825 positive reviews and 84 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 Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/8/2016 |
| Franchise | When They Cry Franchise |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 406550 |
7. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 532 positive reviews and 12 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2016 |
| Franchise | When They Cry Franchise |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 526490 |
8. The Last Door - Collector's Edition
Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.
The Last Door - Collector's Edition has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,088 positive reviews and 121 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Last Door - Collector's Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/20/2014 |
| Franchise | The Game Kitchen |
| Developer | The Game Kitchen |
| Publisher | Phoenix Online Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 284390 |
9. Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo
Today's the grand opening of the Cartown Zoo, and there's still so much to do: zoo chow is running low, and all the baby animals are missing.
Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 704 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 680 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 7/3/2014 |
| Developer | Humongous Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 294660 |
10. Thimbleweed Park™
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Thimbleweed Park™ has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,537 positive reviews and 236 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2017 |
| Developer | Terrible Toybox |
| Publisher | Terrible Toybox |
| Steam App Id | 569860 |
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 | 38 | 8/24/2021 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 3/21/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 10/11/2006 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 5/15/2015 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 6/17/2016 | 92 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 7/8/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/13/2016 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/20/2014 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 7/3/2014 | 90 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/30/2017 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 6). Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). The Last Door - Collector's Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Thimbleweed Park™ on Steam. Steam Store.