Best Dynamic Narration Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 767 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 12/19/2025.
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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 37,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,001 positive reviews and 1,778 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| 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 4,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,119 positive reviews and 152 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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| Publishers | |
| 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 8,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,164 positive reviews and 472 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 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 45,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,838 positive reviews and 3,413 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2013 |
| Developer | Galactic Cafe |
| Publishers | |
| 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 505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 494 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.09 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 535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 521 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 4,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,444 positive reviews and 334 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 7,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,232 positive reviews and 678 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.92 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 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Dynamic Narration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 408 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 590 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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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| 16 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/24/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 263 | 10/15/2024 | 92 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 10/17/2013 | 91 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/13/2022 | 90 | $5.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/9/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 408 | 11/20/2025 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $7.92 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/27/2022 | 89 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 5/10/2024 | 88 | $10.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). The Stanley Parable on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). Athanasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). Betrayal At Club Low on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). Mandate Of Heaven on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). Title_Pending on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). Summer's Gone - Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.