Best Emotional Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,201 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 5/18/2024.
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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 21,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,412 positive reviews and 444 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 |
| 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 17,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,679 positive reviews and 359 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 8,712 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,563 positive reviews and 149 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,429 positive reviews and 2,710 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,089 positive reviews and 748 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,825 positive reviews and 514 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2016 |
| Developer | Portable Moose |
| Publisher | Portable Moose |
| Steam App Id | 541570 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,302 positive reviews and 376 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 |
| Developer | Auden Cho-Wong |
| Publisher | Auden Cho-Wong |
| Steam App Id | 1714320 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,195 positive reviews and 148 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/31/2022 |
| Developer | mahoumaiden |
| Publisher | Nikita Kryukov |
| Steam App Id | 1997680 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,040 positive reviews and 1,683 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Developer | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Publisher | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Steam App Id | 972660 |
10. missed messages.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
missed messages. 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 14,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,137 positive reviews and 562 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. At the moment, it is possible to play missed messages. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/16/2021 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 8/31/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 261 | 8/18/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/30/2019 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Find Love or Die Trying on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). REFLEXIA Prototype ver. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 14). missed messages. on Steam. Steam Store.