Best Family Friendly Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 12,801 Family Friendly 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. Family Friendly game rankings were last updated on 3/31/2025.

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1. 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.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Family Friendly game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 817,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 797,466 positive reviews and 20,133 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 10/12/2012
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 227300

2. 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.

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A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,456 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.

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

3. 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.

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Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,232 positive reviews and 2,792 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

4. 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!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,865 positive reviews and 63 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 9/17/2021
Franchise popagenda
Developer Something We Made
Publishers
Steam App Id 1307580

5. American Truck Simulator

Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

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American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,497 positive reviews and 5,220 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 2/2/2016
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 270880

6. Tiny Glade

Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

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Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,639 positive reviews and 458 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 9/23/2024
Developer Pounce Light
Publisher Pounce Light
Steam App Id 2198150

7. An Arcade Full of Cats

Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.

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An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,718 positive reviews and 109 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/16/2023
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2368470

8. A Building Full of Cats

A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!

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A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,926 positive reviews and 40 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 7/7/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1969080

9. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!

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Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,161 positive reviews and 394 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 10/8/2015
Developer Steel Crate Games
Publisher Steel Crate Games
Steam App Id 341800

10. Virtual Cottage

Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,021 positive reviews and 222 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, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

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10/12/2012
97
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A Short Hike steam charts
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7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Slime Rancher steam charts
678
8/1/2017
97
$19.99
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
15
9/17/2021
96
$19.99
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American Truck Simulator steam charts
7,456
2/2/2016
96
$19.99
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Tiny Glade steam charts
288
9/23/2024
95
$14.99
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An Arcade Full of Cats steam charts
16
11/16/2023
95
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A Building Full of Cats steam charts
2
7/7/2022
95
$1.99
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Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes steam charts
89
10/8/2015
95
$14.99
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Virtual Cottage steam charts
282
10/7/2020
95
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.

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