Best Economy Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,799 Economy 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. Economy game rankings were last updated on 5/7/2026.
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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Economy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 916,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 892,891 positive reviews and 23,309 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
2. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 190,712 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,841 positive reviews and 5,871 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 | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 209,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,113 positive reviews and 9,240 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 Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 8930 |
4. Game Dev Tycoon
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Game Dev Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,616 positive reviews and 2,146 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, it is possible to play Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
5. Dwarf Fortress
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,377 positive reviews and 1,603 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dwarf Fortress on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
6. Two Point Museum
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
Two Point Museum has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,115 positive reviews and 524 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Two Point Museum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2025 |
| Franchise | SEGA |
| Developer | Two Point Studios |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 2185060 |
7. OpenTTD
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,736 positive reviews and 829 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OpenTTD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
A happy aquarium that lives at the bottom of your screen! Tiny Aquarium is a social idle simulator that keeps growing, even when offline. Hatch, sell fish, decorate, go fishin’, and visit your friends’ aquariums with bite-sized daily sessions.
Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,256 positive reviews and 129 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 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Lunheim Studios |
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| Steam App Id | 2581950 |
9. Dog Brew
Dog Brew - a light indie adventure where the main character, burdened by debts, decides to settle them through the art of brewing beer.
Dog Brew has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,600 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,557 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.50 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dog Brew on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.50 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2883280 |
10. Songs of Syx
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.
Songs of Syx has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,726 positive reviews and 394 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Songs of Syx on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2020 |
| Developer | Gamatron AB |
| Publisher | Gamatron AB |
| Steam App Id | 1162750 |
More Economy Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Economy games available on Steam.
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| 19,294 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,925 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,601 | 9/23/2010 | 94 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 512 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,921 | 3/4/2025 | 93 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 311 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 6/23/2025 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/30/2024 | 92 | $3.50 | Steam Charts | |
| 577 | 9/21/2020 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Two Point Museum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Dog Brew on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.