Best Emotional Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,826 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 6/3/2025.
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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 24,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,740 positive reviews and 527 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 18,759 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,349 positive reviews and 410 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 Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| 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 8,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,767 positive reviews and 164 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 22,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,944 positive reviews and 622 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 |
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 80,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,263 positive reviews and 3,015 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 To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| 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 29,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,949 positive reviews and 998 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.74 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 | $0.74 |
| 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 9,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,646 positive reviews and 246 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 3,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,744 positive reviews and 71 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. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,882 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 2159210 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,615 positive reviews and 391 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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| Steam App Id | 1714320 |
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| 16 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 140 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 6/25/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 8/15/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/16/2021 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Until Then on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Katawa Shoujo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). Find Love or Die Trying on Steam. Steam Store.