Best Dark Comedy Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 948 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 5/18/2024.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Best dark comedy games on Steam
- Best dark comedy Steam Deck games
- Best dark comedy Steam games (for Mac OS)
- Free dark comedy games on Steam
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
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 21,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,412 positive reviews and 444 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 |
| 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 99,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,486 positive reviews and 3,368 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/2/2012 |
| Franchise | Postal Franchise |
| Developer | Running With Scissors |
| Publisher | Running With Scissors |
| Steam App Id | 223470 |
3. Slay the Princess
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,239 positive reviews and 288 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,477 positive reviews and 900 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 | 4/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413420 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,636 positive reviews and 1,084 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 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413410 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,056 positive reviews and 3,053 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,461 positive reviews and 176 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.07 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 | $4.07 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2020 |
| Franchise | Beautiful Glitch |
| Developer | Beautiful Glitch |
| Publisher | Beautiful Glitch |
| Steam App Id | 1140270 |
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 7,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,301 positive reviews and 273 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. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,037 positive reviews and 46 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | ItsTheTalia |
| Steam App Id | 1511860 |
10. Brutal Orchestra
Brutal Orchestra is a Turn-Based Roguelike Strategy Game. You died, someone killed you. You are in Purgatory and you will never escape. Make a deal with the "demon" Bosch and set off into Purgatory finding all manner of demented friends and foes on your quest to get petty revenge.
Brutal Orchestra has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Dark Comedy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,374 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brutal Orchestra on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Hellbent Games |
| Steam App Id | 1734320 |
More Dark Comedy Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Dark Comedy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 264 | 11/2/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 10/23/2023 | 94 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 4/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 2/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 614 | 5/14/2009 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 10/23/2020 | 93 | $4.07 | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 6/15/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 12/17/2021 | 92 | $15.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). POSTAL 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Slay the Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Killing Floor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Kindergarten on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Brutal Orchestra on Steam. Steam Store.