Best Cute Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 17,428 Cute 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. Cute game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2024.

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1. Stardew Valley

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

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Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Cute game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 825,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 811,931 positive reviews and 13,116 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 2/26/2016
Developer ConcernedApe
Publisher ConcernedApe
Steam App Id 413150

2. Aseprite

Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.

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Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,692 positive reviews and 175 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 2/22/2016
Developer David Capello
Publisher Igara Studio
Steam App Id 431730

3. A Short Hike

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

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A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,526 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

4. Slime Rancher

Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.

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Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,237 positive reviews and 2,690 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 8/1/2017
Franchise Monomi Park
Developer Monomi Park
Publisher Monomi Park
Steam App Id 433340

5. OneShot

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

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OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,820 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,979 positive reviews and 841 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 not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 12/9/2016
Developer Future Cat LLC
Publisher KOMODO
Steam App Id 420530

6. Helltaker

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

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Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,558 positive reviews and 2,724 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/11/2020
Developer vanripper
Publisher vanripper
Steam App Id 1289310

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 382,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 371,516 positive reviews and 11,141 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

8. Celeste

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

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Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,566 positive reviews and 2,818 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 1/25/2018
Franchise EXOK Games
Developers
Publisher Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Steam App Id 504230

9. Rhythm Doctor

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

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Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,252 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.99 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 $15.99
Release Date 2/26/2021
Franchise 7th Beat Games
Developer 7th Beat Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 774181

10. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

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Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,639 positive reviews and 135 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/16/2020
Franchise GB Patch Games
Developer GB Patch Games
Publisher GB Patch Games
Steam App Id 1129190

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Stardew Valley steam charts
54,415
2/26/2016
98
$14.99
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Aseprite steam charts
4,050
2/22/2016
97
$19.99
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A Short Hike steam charts
42
7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Slime Rancher steam charts
2,766
8/1/2017
97
$4.99
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OneShot steam charts
73
12/9/2016
96
$9.99
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Helltaker steam charts
82
5/11/2020
96
Free
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Hollow Knight steam charts
5,629
2/24/2017
96
$14.99
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Celeste steam charts
1,505
1/25/2018
96
$19.99
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Rhythm Doctor steam charts
53
2/26/2021
96
$15.99
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Our Life: Beginnings & Always steam charts
165
11/16/2020
96
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.

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