Best Epic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 162 Epic 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. Epic game rankings were last updated on 5/17/2024.
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1. Broforce
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Broforce holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Epic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,627 positive reviews and 1,683 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 Broforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 274190 |
2. Free to Play
Free to Play is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament.
Free to Play has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,461 positive reviews and 546 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
3. Horizon Chase Turbo
Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.
Horizon Chase Turbo has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,012 positive reviews and 351 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
4. Unepic
Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination.
Unepic has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,165 positive reviews and 653 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unepic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 7/25/2014 |
| Developer | @unepic_fran |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 233980 |
5. X3: Albion Prelude
X3: Albion Prelude is the latest game in the X3 space game series. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in a living and breathing universe. A new plot and many additions to the open free-form gameplay.
X3: Albion Prelude has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,900 positive reviews and 151 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. Wargame: Red Dragon
The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.
Wargame: Red Dragon has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,247 positive reviews and 1,967 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wargame: Red Dragon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2014 |
| Franchise | Eugen Systems |
| Developer | Eugen Systems |
| Publisher | Eugen Systems |
| Steam App Id | 251060 |
7. Thinking with Time Machine
Thinking with Time Machine is a Portal 2 mod in which you will find and use a Time Machine to create a twin of yourself from the past to help you solve the puzzles. The past self accurately repeats all of the player's actions, creating a unique twist on familiar Portal game mechanics.
Thinking with Time Machine has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,575 positive reviews and 792 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Thinking with Time Machine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/18/2014 |
| Developer | Stridemann |
| Publisher | SignHead Studio |
| Steam App Id | 286080 |
8. Steam Link
Extend your Steam gaming experience to your mobile device, TV, VR headset or PC - all you need is a local network or internet connection. In addition, the Steam Link app now supports Remote Play Together. Now you can join games hosted on a friend’s PC just by clicking a link.
Steam Link has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,746 positive reviews and 1,742 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/10/2015 |
| Steam App Id | 353380 |
9. TCM RACING 2
A car sandbox game with no true goals laid out. It's up for you to decide what you want to do!
TCM RACING 2 has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/17/2022 |
| Developer | Architect Team |
| Publisher | Architect Enterprises |
| Steam App Id | 1210540 |
10. Escape From The Dragons
Escape from the dragons is a small game where you have to survive as long as you can while fighting enemies and evading the dragons flying around the battlefield! Careful, the game will only get harder!
Escape From The Dragons has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "8 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 11/20/2018 |
| Developer | Tormentor Games |
| Publisher | Tormentor Games |
| Steam App Id | 975770 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 619 | 10/15/2015 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 5/15/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 7/25/2014 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 12/16/2011 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 812 | 4/17/2014 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/18/2014 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/10/2015 | 75 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/17/2022 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 11/20/2018 | 56 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 8). Unepic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). X3: Albion Prelude on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Wargame: Red Dragon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). Thinking with Time Machine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Steam Link on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). TCM RACING 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). Escape From The Dragons on Steam. Steam Store.