Best Epic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 236 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 6/16/2026.
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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 60,715 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,854 positive reviews and 1,861 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 11,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,477 positive reviews and 548 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. Bean Battles
A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing.
Bean Battles has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,476 positive reviews and 627 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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, it is possible to play Bean Battles on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 8/22/2018 |
| Developer | Gupa Games |
| Publisher | Gupa Games |
| Steam App Id | 765410 |
4. 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 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,462 positive reviews and 438 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
5. Paradigm
Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.
Paradigm has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,544 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/5/2017 |
| Developer | Jacob Janerka |
| Publisher | Jacob Janerka |
| Steam App Id | 600370 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,456 positive reviews and 703 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,974 positive reviews and 161 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,413 positive reviews and 2,261 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2014 |
| Franchise | Eugen Systems |
| Developer | Eugen Systems |
| Publisher | Eugen Systems |
| Steam App Id | 251060 |
9. Dark Fantasy: Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw puzzles have never been this atmospheric! Dark Fantasy will take you on a journey through gloomy portraits.
Dark Fantasy: Jigsaw Puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 338 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/16/2018 |
| Franchise | NAISU Games |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 955320 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Epic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,731 positive reviews and 872 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 317 | 10/15/2015 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 8/22/2018 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/15/2018 | 89 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/5/2017 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 7/25/2014 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 12/15/2011 | 88 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 342 | 4/17/2014 | 87 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/16/2018 | 83 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/18/2014 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Paradigm on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). X3: Albion Prelude on Steam. Steam Store.
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