Best Dynamic Narration Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 471 Dynamic Narration 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. Dynamic Narration game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Dynamic Narration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,012 positive reviews and 1,667 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2011 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 107100 |
2. Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition
A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure.
Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,527 positive reviews and 122 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 | 3/24/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 389170 |
3. The Stanley Parable
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
The Stanley Parable has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,003 positive reviews and 3,350 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/17/2013 |
| Developer | Galactic Cafe |
| Publisher | Galactic Cafe |
| Steam App Id | 221910 |
4. Athanasy
Deep beneath the surface of the dead Earth, the City, the last refuge of humanity, hides. Engineering genius and efforts of all mankind; a giant structure of steel, concrete, and biopolymers. It keeps the remnants of civilization one step away from total extinction.
Athanasy has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 390 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
5. Betrayal At Club Low
Tonight you're on a rescue mission, infiltrating a nightclub that was once a coffin factory. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Or will your night take an unexpected detour? Roll the Pizza Dice and find out!
Betrayal At Club Low has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 415 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2022 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D Studios |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1885750 |
6. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,156 positive reviews and 567 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
7. BOOK OF HOURS
Restore a crumbling occult library by a winter sea. Build the world’s foremost collection of grimoires and arcana. Master the invisible arts. BOOK OF HOURS is a narrative crafting RPG set in a 1930s world of hidden gods and secret histories. What sort of Librarian will you choose to be?
BOOK OF HOURS has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,448 positive reviews and 206 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Weather Factory |
| Developer | Weather Factory |
| Publisher | Weather Factory |
| Steam App Id | 1028310 |
8. Title_Pending
Congratulations! You've been hired by an up and coming Game Development Studio to play-test their New Game (which as of now does not have a title). Not only that, you'll get to talk with the Lead Developer of the project, Matthew Stanton, who will give insight on his team's creative process.
Title_Pending has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 291 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Curious Expedition
Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.
Curious Expedition has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,701 positive reviews and 359 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Curious Expedition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/2/2016 |
| Franchise | Maschinen-Mensch |
| Developer | Maschinen-Mensch |
| Publisher | Maschinen-Mensch |
| Steam App Id | 358130 |
10. CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience
CHANGE is an award nominated homeless survival experience set in a randomly created city with rogue-like elements. Explore, survive, earn perks, find items & kindness to develop your character & escape to a new life. Over 7 years of development & over 200 updates so far!
CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,097 positive reviews and 191 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.59 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $7.59 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2020 |
| Developer | Delve Interactive |
| Publisher | Delve Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 926140 |
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 | 18 | 8/16/2011 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 3/24/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 10/17/2013 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/13/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/9/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 165 | 8/17/2023 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2022 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 9/2/2016 | 88 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 5/1/2020 | 88 | $7.59 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 8). Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). The Stanley Parable on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Athanasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Betrayal At Club Low on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). BOOK OF HOURS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Title_Pending on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Curious Expedition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience on Steam. Steam Store.