Best Cute Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 21,690 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 9/1/2025.

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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 924,847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 910,416 positive reviews and 14,431 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,740 positive reviews and 164 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

3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,732 positive reviews and 215 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
Developers
Publisher Igara Studio
Steam App Id 431730

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 141,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,716 positive reviews and 2,869 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 possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
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 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,028 positive reviews and 955 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 12/8/2016
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 125,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,779 positive reviews and 2,856 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,452 positive reviews and 3,218 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

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 443,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 430,048 positive reviews and 13,246 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

9. TOEM: A Photo Adventure

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure 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 9,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,947 positive reviews and 71 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $3.99
Release Date 9/17/2021
Franchise popagenda
Developer Something We Made
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Steam App Id 1307580

10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,170 positive reviews and 339 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

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Stardew Valley steam charts
52,386
2/26/2016
98
$14.99
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7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Aseprite steam charts
5,211
2/22/2016
97
$19.99
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Slime Rancher steam charts
916
8/1/2017
97
$19.99
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OneShot steam charts
85
12/8/2016
97
$9.99
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Helltaker steam charts
75
5/11/2020
96
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Celeste steam charts
1,378
1/25/2018
96
$19.99
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Hollow Knight steam charts
54,865
2/24/2017
96
$14.99
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
24
9/17/2021
96
$3.99
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Rhythm Doctor steam charts
111
2/26/2021
96
$15.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.

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