Best Dating Sim Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 4,258 Dating Sim 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. Dating Sim game rankings were last updated on 11/29/2024.

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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 Dating Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 792,218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 779,187 positive reviews and 13,031 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.49 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 $10.49
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 Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,552 positive reviews and 174 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,289 positive reviews and 2,717 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

4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,591 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

5. Undertale

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

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Undertale has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 243,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 235,009 positive reviews and 8,083 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undertale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.49
Release Date 9/15/2015
Developer tobyfox
Publisher tobyfox
Steam App Id 391540

6. A Date with Death

Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

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A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,353 positive reviews and 122 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 A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/7/2023
Franchise Two and a Half Studios
Developer Two and a Half Studios
Publisher Two and a Half Studios
Steam App Id 2415010

7. I Wani Hug that Gator!

I Wani Hug that Gator! Is a choice-driven narrative about teenagers struggling to find their way. Help Inco, loser highschooler extraordinaire, navigate his budding friendships (and romance!) while surviving being the only human in a dinosaur-filled school.

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I Wani Hug that Gator! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,585 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play I Wani Hug that Gator! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.49
Release Date 2/14/2024
Developer Cavemanon
Publisher Cavemanon
Steam App Id 1895350

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,374 positive reviews and 472 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

9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,353 positive reviews and 922 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $13.99
Release Date 4/18/2016
Franchise Danganronpa-Official
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Publisher Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Steam App Id 413420

10. Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip

Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)

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Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,846 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 10/21/2022
Franchise Beautiful Glitch
Developer Beautiful Glitch
Publisher Beautiful Glitch
Steam App Id 1665190

More Dating Sim Linux Games on Steam

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Stardew Valley steam charts
54,595
2/26/2016
98
$10.49
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Aseprite steam charts
3,737
2/22/2016
97
$19.99
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Helltaker steam charts
66
5/11/2020
96
Free
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Our Life: Beginnings & Always steam charts
173
11/16/2020
96
Free
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Undertale steam charts
855
9/15/2015
96
$2.49
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A Date with Death steam charts
95
12/7/2023
95
Free
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I Wani Hug that Gator! steam charts
63
2/14/2024
95
$7.49
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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut steam charts
303
10/23/2023
95
$14.39
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair steam charts
165
4/18/2016
94
$13.99
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Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip steam charts
13
10/21/2022
94
$5.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). I Wani Hug that Gator! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip on Steam. Steam Store.

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