Best Female Protagonist Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,095 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 3/21/2025.
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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 428,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 422,908 positive reviews and 5,594 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 174,941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,254 positive reviews and 2,687 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 18,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,411 positive reviews and 154 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 Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,097 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 |
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 117,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,094 positive reviews and 2,986 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 |
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 36,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,115 positive reviews and 921 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. 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 | $14.99 |
| 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 18,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,164 positive reviews and 405 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 possible to play Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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 168,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,112 positive reviews and 6,414 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 | 1/30/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 319630 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,007 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,120 positive reviews and 508 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 | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
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| 1,909 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 383 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 951 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,571 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 6/21/2016 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 194 | 1/30/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 358 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.