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?

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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?

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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2/18/2016
94
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217
5/14/2009
94
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6/15/2017
93
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93
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93
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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.

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