Best Emotional Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,934 Emotional 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. Emotional game rankings were last updated on 11/9/2024.
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1. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Emotional game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,492 positive reviews and 482 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
2. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,602 positive reviews and 387 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 Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
3. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,671 positive reviews and 161 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
4. Sally Face - Episode One
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Sally Face - Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,011 positive reviews and 582 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.00 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 | $2.00 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2016 |
| Developer | Portable Moose |
| Publisher | Portable Moose |
| Steam App Id | 541570 |
5. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,647 positive reviews and 2,860 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 To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
6. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,024 positive reviews and 850 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
7. Until Then
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Until Then has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,245 positive reviews and 70 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2024 |
| Franchise | Maximum Entertainment |
| Developer | Polychroma Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1574820 |
8. Find Love or Die Trying
Welcome to the only killer dating show where ending up single means ending up dead! Date or die, it's up to your choices!
Find Love or Die Trying has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,536 positive reviews and 387 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Sunseeker Games |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1714320 |
9. REFLEXIA Prototype ver.
REFLEXIA's story starts out as a parody of its genre and ends as a psychological drama.
REFLEXIA Prototype ver. has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,011 positive reviews and 181 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/31/2022 |
| Developer | mahoumaiden |
| Publisher | Nikita Kryukov |
| Steam App Id | 1997680 |
10. Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,089 positive reviews and 1,777 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Developer | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Publisher | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Steam App Id | 972660 |
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| 5 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 6/25/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/16/2021 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/31/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,507 | 8/18/2020 | 94 | $4.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 15). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Until Then on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Find Love or Die Trying on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). REFLEXIA Prototype ver. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.