Best Football (American) Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 176 Football (American) 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. Football (American) game rankings were last updated on 9/27/2023.
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1. Pixel Cup Soccer 17
Pixel Cup Soccer 17 is an arcade retro style soccer game. A dynamic arcade game with fast paced gameplay and engaging mechanics. Just the fun part of soccer!
Pixel Cup Soccer 17 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Football (American) game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 263 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/1/2021 |
| Developer | BATOVI Games |
| Publisher | BATOVI Games |
| Steam App Id | 492340 |
2. Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball
Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball is a fast-paced sportslike. A cross between Pong and Foosball, Dudelings delivers high-energy multiplayer fun!!
Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/6/2024 |
| Developer | Heavy Element |
| Publisher | Heavy Element |
| Steam App Id | 1905160 |
3. Move The Chains - Season 1
Move The Chains is a choice-driven adult visual novel that puts you into the shoes of a hot-button athlete who finds himself being given a second chance after spending a year behind bars. The road to redemption is a long one, but it's packed with girls, love, drama, and of course, sex.
Move The Chains - Season 1 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2024 |
| Developer | MissFortune |
| Publisher | MissFortune |
| Steam App Id | 2595640 |
4. Axis Football 2023
Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.
Axis Football 2023 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2022 |
| Developer | Axis Games |
| Publisher | Axis Games |
| Steam App Id | 2103640 |
5. Chill
Chill is a relaxing, minimalist maze game.
Chill has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 227 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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.
6. Australian Football Coach 2023-24
Coach your way to the premiership flag! Australian Football Coach 2023 comes packed with new features including local multiplayer and a database update.
Australian Football Coach 2023-24 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Australian Football Coach 2023-24 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/9/2023 |
| Developer | Statto Software |
| Publisher | Statto Software |
| Steam App Id | 2238710 |
7. Axis Football 2016
Axis Football is a an American football simulation featuring innovative aimed passing and massive customization.
Axis Football 2016 has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/29/2016 |
| Developer | Axis Games |
| Publisher | Axis Games |
| Steam App Id | 501190 |
8. STG Football
Officially licensed by the NFLPA, STG Football is a free-to-play, real-time, arcade football game designed from the ground up to be a true multiplayer game supporting unique 4v4 gameplay that emphasizes teamwork and strategy.
STG Football has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 STG Football on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/29/2023 |
| Developer | SuperTeam Games |
| Publisher | SuperTeam Games |
| Steam App Id | 2218960 |
9. Axis Football 2015
Axis Football is a 3D American Football Simulation Game that features a unique aimed passing system. Play in a single match, season mode, or local multiplayer! Offers basic mod support for team rosters.
Axis Football 2015 has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2015 |
| Developer | Axis Games |
| Publisher | Axis Games |
| Steam App Id | 370090 |
10. Axis Football 2024
Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.
Axis Football 2024 has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130 positive reviews and 58 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/13/2023 |
| Developer | Axis Games |
| Publisher | Axis Games |
| Steam App Id | 2422110 |
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| 1 | 11/1/2021 | 82 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/6/2024 | 80 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 11/16/2024 | 80 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/7/2022 | 73 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/18/2019 | 73 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/9/2023 | 70 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/29/2016 | 69 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/29/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/15/2015 | 66 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/13/2023 | 65 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Axis Football 2023 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Chill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). Australian Football Coach 2023-24 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Axis Football 2016 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). STG Football on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Axis Football 2015 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Axis Football 2024 on Steam. Steam Store.