Best Emotional Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,493 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 3/17/2025.
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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 23,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,160 positive reviews and 510 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 18,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,165 positive reviews and 405 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 8,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,752 positive reviews and 163 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| 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 21,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,382 positive reviews and 616 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 79,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,573 positive reviews and 2,971 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 |
| Publishers | |
| 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 29,072 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,120 positive reviews and 952 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 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,282 positive reviews and 199 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. Katawa Shoujo
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.
Katawa Shoujo 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 3,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,365 positive reviews and 61 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 | 8/15/2024 |
| Developer | Four Leaf Studios |
| Publisher | Four Leaf Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3068300 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,627 positive reviews and 395 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1714320 |
10. Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode
The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.
Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode 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 2,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,708 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 2159210 |
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| 14 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 193 | 6/25/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 8/15/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/16/2021 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Until Then on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Katawa Shoujo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Find Love or Die Trying on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.