Best Fishing Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 818 Fishing 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. Fishing game rankings were last updated on 1/24/2026.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Fishing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 971,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 956,881 positive reviews and 14,901 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 | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,392 positive reviews and 2,523 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 972660 |
3. Grimshire
A deadly plague threatens the village of Grimshire. Manage your farmland, forage the bounty of the wilds, prevent your harvest from rotting away and keep the root cellar full. Can you help bring the community together and survive?
Grimshire has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,954 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,916 positive reviews and 38 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 Grimshire on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2025 |
| Developer | Acute Owl Studio |
| Publisher | Acute Owl Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2238470 |
4. Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
A happy aquarium that lives at the bottom of your screen! Tiny Aquarium is a social idle simulator that keeps growing, even when offline. Hatch, sell fish, decorate, go fishin’, and visit your friends’ aquariums with bite-sized daily sessions.
Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,699 positive reviews and 108 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Lunheim Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2581950 |
5. Megaquarium
The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.
Megaquarium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,343 positive reviews and 167 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Megaquarium on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/13/2018 |
| Developer | Twice Circled |
| Publisher | Twice Circled |
| Steam App Id | 600480 |
6. Spindle
SPINDLE is an old-school action-adventure about death and the many ways we choose to deal with it. With your trusty Pig by your side, you form a most curious team, embarking on a quest to learn what it truly means to be Death.
Spindle has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 403 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/13/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Wobble Ghost |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1386750 |
7. Littlewood
The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.
Littlewood has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,317 positive reviews and 461 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Littlewood on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Sean Young |
| Publisher | SmashGames |
| Steam App Id | 894940 |
8. Luna's Fishing Garden
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Luna's Fishing Garden has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,061 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Coldwild Games |
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| Publisher | Coldwild Games |
| Steam App Id | 1477790 |
9. Melvor Idle
Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen.
Melvor Idle has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,975 positive reviews and 1,500 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Melvor Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/18/2021 |
| Franchise | Melvor Idle |
| Developer | Games by Malcs |
| Publisher | Jagex Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1267910 |
10. Cute Farmer Life
Cute Farmer Life is a small indie farm game. Grow, craft and collect resources in a game designed to relax and enjoy the moment. Discover the secrets of the small town you have moved to.
Cute Farmer Life has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 60,229 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 393 | 8/18/2020 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 360 | 7/22/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 305 | 6/23/2025 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 9/13/2018 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/13/2025 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,335 | 11/18/2021 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/17/2023 | 87 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Grimshire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). Megaquarium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Spindle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Littlewood on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 15). Melvor Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Cute Farmer Life on Steam. Steam Store.