Best Fishing Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 588 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 3/7/2025.
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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 859,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 845,915 positive reviews and 13,503 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 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,047 positive reviews and 1,979 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Developer | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Publisher | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Steam App Id | 972660 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,171 positive reviews and 163 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 |
4. Snacko
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Snacko has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 441 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2023 |
| Franchise | Armor Games |
| Developer | Bluecurse Studios |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1125510 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,182 positive reviews and 437 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,911 positive reviews and 111 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,651 positive reviews and 1,318 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 | Jagex Ltd |
| Developer | Games by Malcs |
| Publisher | Jagex Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1267910 |
8. 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 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116 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.
9. Fishing Planet
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.
Fishing Planet has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,264 positive reviews and 8,422 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Fishing Planet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/28/2017 |
| Developer | Fishing Planet LLC |
| Publisher | Fishing Planet LLC |
| Steam App Id | 380600 |
10. Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,217 positive reviews and 893 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Battle Chasers: Nightwar on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 10/3/2017 |
| Developer | Airship Syndicate |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 451020 |
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| 45,679 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 715 | 8/18/2020 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 9/13/2018 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/6/2023 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,758 | 11/18/2021 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/17/2023 | 86 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,291 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 10/3/2017 | 85 | $7.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Megaquarium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Snacko on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). Littlewood on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Melvor Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 2). Cute Farmer Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 10). Battle Chasers: Nightwar on Steam. Steam Store.