Best Dynamic Narration Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 753 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 11/26/2025.
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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 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,967 positive reviews and 1,773 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 4,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,105 positive reviews and 151 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 |
| Franchise | Nuuvem Publishing |
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| Steam App Id | 389170 |
3. Drova - Forsaken Kin
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Drova - Forsaken Kin has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,970 positive reviews and 460 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,818 positive reviews and 3,409 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 491 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
6. 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 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 517 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 |
7. Mandate Of Heaven
You will take on the role of the Second Prince of Xuan, heir of the Southern Regime. With foreign invaders entrenched in the north and a complacent court content to linger in the south, you face a defining choice:The choice… is yours!
Mandate Of Heaven has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,009 positive reviews and 300 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Mandate Of Heaven on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,206 positive reviews and 675 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 419 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 402 positive reviews and 17 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.
10. Summer's Gone - Season 1
Summer's Gone is a high-quality, Interactive Visual Novel. This game is about healing, hope, and love. Overcome obstacles together, face demons of the past, and eventually... be happy.
Summer's Gone - Season 1 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 612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 581 positive reviews and 31 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Summer's Gone - Season 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 24 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/24/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 382 | 10/15/2024 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 10/17/2013 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/13/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/9/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 564 | 11/20/2025 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/27/2022 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/10/2024 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). The Stanley Parable on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Athanasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). Betrayal At Club Low on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Mandate Of Heaven on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Title_Pending on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 2). Summer's Gone - Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.