Best Escape Room Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 397 Escape Room 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. Escape Room game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2024.
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1. Escape Simulator
First-person puzzler you can play solo or in an online co-op (best with 2-3 players, but playable with more). Explore a set of highly interactive escape rooms. Move furniture, pick up and examine everything, smash pots and break locks! Supports community rooms through the level editor.
Escape Simulator holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Escape Room game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,614 positive reviews and 857 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Pine Studio |
| Developer | Pine Studio |
| Publisher | Pine Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1435790 |
2. Grim Fandango Remastered
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Grim Fandango Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,880 positive reviews and 734 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2015 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 316790 |
3. Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance
As punishment for her transgressions, Ingrid is sent to hell. As she struggles through the darkness that hungers to consume her heart, she makes her way toward redemption. Her fate is in your hands.
Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 520 positive reviews and 34 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, it is possible to play Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/9/2023 |
| Franchise | Creepy Brothers |
| Developer | Creepy Brothers |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1761780 |
4. The Book of Unwritten Tales
In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.
The Book of Unwritten Tales has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,840 positive reviews and 176 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. At the moment, it is possible to play The Book of Unwritten Tales on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/31/2012 |
| Developer | KING Art |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 215160 |
5. Chaos on Deponia
With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.
Chaos on Deponia has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,382 positive reviews and 243 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2012 |
| Developer | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 220740 |
6. FoxTail
FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.
FoxTail has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 362 positive reviews and 25 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/1/2018 |
| Developer | Gingertips Game Studio |
| Publisher | Artem Vodoriz |
| Steam App Id | 581360 |
7. Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.
Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,641 positive reviews and 327 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/16/2012 |
| Developer | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219910 |
8. Nobodies: After Death
Nobodies: After Death is a puzzling point-and-click adventure in cleaning up dirty work. After your agency takes out a target, you make the evidence disappear without a trace. Find a way to get in, get out, and leave no bodies behind.
Nobodies: After Death has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nobodies: After Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Journey of a Roach
Nuclear war, post apocalypse, barren and lifeless wastelands.Lifeless? Not so much!Mutated insects have made their home in a bomb shelter and they're set on exploring the world.Let this point&click adventure welcome you to a hilariously bizarre end time world and join the roaches Jim and Bud on their journey to the surface.
Journey of a Roach has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,660 positive reviews and 203 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 11/4/2013 |
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| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 255300 |
10. Goodbye Deponia
More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia!
Goodbye Deponia has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,975 positive reviews and 248 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2013 |
| Developer | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 241910 |
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 | 459 | 10/19/2021 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 1/26/2015 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/9/2023 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/31/2012 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 11/6/2012 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/1/2018 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 10/16/2012 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/20/2023 | 85 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/4/2013 | 85 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 10/17/2013 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Grim Fandango Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). The Book of Unwritten Tales on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Chaos on Deponia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). FoxTail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Nobodies: After Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Journey of a Roach on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Goodbye Deponia on Steam. Steam Store.