Best Female Protagonist Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,934 Female Protagonist 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. Female Protagonist game rankings were last updated on 6/27/2025.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Female Protagonist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 436,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 430,376 positive reviews and 5,709 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.
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,570 positive reviews and 2,737 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.
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 Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,221 positive reviews and 160 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.39 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 Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,407 positive reviews and 2,840 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 Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,325 positive reviews and 3,123 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 | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
6. VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,643 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,700 positive reviews and 943 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.04 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.04 |
| Release Date | 6/21/2016 |
| Franchise | Ysbryd Games |
| Developer | Sukeban Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 447530 |
7. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,463 positive reviews and 414 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
8. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,015 positive reviews and 6,442 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 Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/29/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 319630 |
9. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,683 positive reviews and 520 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
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.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,240 positive reviews and 232 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).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,415 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 727 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,832 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,035 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 6/21/2016 | 95 | $10.04 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 211 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 117 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.