Best Exploration Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 17,672 Exploration 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. Exploration game rankings were last updated on 3/25/2025.
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1. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Exploration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,394,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,359,942 positive reviews and 35,038 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
2. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 821,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 801,096 positive reviews and 20,261 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,531 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,611 positive reviews and 2,799 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,509 positive reviews and 889 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
6. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,392 positive reviews and 168 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.
7. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,150,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,113,359 positive reviews and 36,900 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 Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
8. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 407,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 395,198 positive reviews and 12,063 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
9. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,126 positive reviews and 3,002 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
10. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,072 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,008 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
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| 23,385 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,984 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 752 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 12/8/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,878 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,314 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,049 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,328 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.