Best Experience Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 279 Experience 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. Experience game rankings were last updated on 5/24/2026.
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1. 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) holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Experience game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,811 positive reviews and 175 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 |
2. YoloMouse - Cursor Changer
Use YoloMouse to change those obscure game or app cursors. Replace, resize, add effects and style. Never lose your cursor in a heated battle again!
YoloMouse - Cursor Changer has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,677 positive reviews and 218 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run YoloMouse - Cursor Changer on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2020 |
| Developer | Dragonrise Games |
| Publisher | Dragonrise Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283970 |
3. The Beginner's Guide
The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
The Beginner's Guide has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,418 positive reviews and 2,719 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 The Beginner's Guide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/1/2015 |
| Developer | Everything Unlimited Ltd. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 303210 |
4. Griptape Backbone
A relaxing meditative and Zen like first person vaporwave skateboarding game. An interactive mixtape.
Griptape Backbone has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502 positive reviews and 39 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/5/2017 |
| Developer | StevenHarmonGames |
| Publisher | StevenHarmonGames |
| Steam App Id | 581120 |
5. Ord.
Ord. tells stories three words at a time.
Ord. has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 259 positive reviews and 20 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 6/5/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Mujo Games |
| Steam App Id | 1079000 |
6. AER Memories of Old
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
AER Memories of Old has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,577 positive reviews and 1,100 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 10/25/2017 |
| Developer | Forgotten Key |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 331870 |
7. Wanderlust: Bangkok Prelude
Take your first step toward a great adventure. Play the introduction to the Wanderlust: Travel Stories anthology. See the many faces of Bangkok in a narrative game from the makers of The Witcher, co-created with real-life adventurers.
Wanderlust: Bangkok Prelude has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 Wanderlust: Bangkok Prelude on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/28/2020 |
| Franchise | Pretty Soon 1 |
| Developer | Different Tales |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1306990 |
8. Everything
Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.
Everything has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,204 positive reviews and 651 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 | 4/21/2017 |
| Developer | David OReilly |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 582270 |
9. Gridworld
Gridworld is an artificial life and evolution simulator. Watch creatures evolve through natural selection as they learn to find food, avoid danger, and compete with other creatures for survival.
Gridworld has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/24/2015 |
| Developer | DopplerFrog |
| Publisher | DopplerFrog |
| Steam App Id | 396890 |
10. Winter Novel
Snow, dullness, depression. Constant dissatisfaction with work and superiors and feeling like there is no escape. Is this what life will always be? Perhaps… but I can always hope for change to be just around the corner!…
Winter Novel has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507 positive reviews and 100 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.54 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.
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| 3 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,822 | 5/1/2020 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/1/2015 | 86 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/5/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/5/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/25/2017 | 83 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/21/2017 | 80 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/24/2015 | 79 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/10/2016 | 79 | $1.54 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 13). YoloMouse - Cursor Changer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 12). The Beginner's Guide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Griptape Backbone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 7). Ord. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 29). AER Memories of Old on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Wanderlust: Bangkok Prelude on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 19). Everything on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Gridworld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Winter Novel on Steam. Steam Store.