Best Dark Comedy Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,173 Dark Comedy 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. Dark Comedy game rankings were last updated on 11/9/2024.
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1. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Dark Comedy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,556 positive reviews and 482 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 | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
2. POSTAL 2
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
POSTAL 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104,039 positive reviews and 3,492 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 11/2/2012 |
| Franchise | Postal Franchise |
| Developer | Running With Scissors |
| Publisher | Running With Scissors |
| Steam App Id | 223470 |
3. Please, Touch The Artwork 2
A handpainted cozy hidden object adventure. Explore a surreal world. Collect items for its quirky inhabitants. Fix damaged paintings and solve casual puzzles. Help a lost skeleton painter find his way home. This game is short but 100% FREE (no ads, no IAP).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,939 positive reviews and 26 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 | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
4. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,890 positive reviews and 479 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 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 | $14.39 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
5. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,367 positive reviews and 923 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413420 |
6. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,457 positive reviews and 1,131 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413410 |
7. Killing Floor
6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!
Killing Floor has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,008 positive reviews and 3,135 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Killing Floor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 5/14/2009 |
| Developer | Tripwire Interactive |
| Publisher | Tripwire Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1250 |
8. Kindergarten
Welcome to Kindergarten! Have fun trying to learn and share...and not die. That's important too. In a school that's just not quite right, it's important to be friendly...and take out those that aren't.
Kindergarten has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,030 positive reviews and 291 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 Kindergarten on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/15/2017 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | SmashGames |
| Steam App Id | 589590 |
9. Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected!
Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,619 positive reviews and 185 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.71 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 | $3.71 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2020 |
| Franchise | Beautiful Glitch |
| Developer | Beautiful Glitch |
| Publisher | Beautiful Glitch |
| Steam App Id | 1140270 |
10. Swallow the Sea
You are a lowly egg cell on a journey through a swollen sea of strange and humanoid fish. Prey on smaller life and growing larger and stronger to perhaps someday be born.
Swallow the Sea has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,167 positive reviews and 49 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 | 9/3/2021 |
| Franchise | ItsTheTalia |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | ItsTheTalia |
| Steam App Id | 1511860 |
More Dark Comedy Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Dark Comedy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 4 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 321 | 11/2/2012 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 221 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $14.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 188 | 4/19/2016 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 185 | 2/18/2016 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 5/14/2009 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 6/15/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 10/23/2020 | 93 | $3.71 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). POSTAL 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Killing Floor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). Kindergarten on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.