Best Foreign Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 554 Foreign 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. Foreign game rankings were last updated on 4/13/2026.
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1. Until Then
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Until Then holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Foreign game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,719 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,244 positive reviews and 475 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2024 |
| Franchise | Maximum Entertainment |
| Developer | Polychroma Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1574820 |
2. Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,233 positive reviews and 13 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/13/2025 |
| Developer | Wagotabi Limited |
| Publisher | Wagotabi Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2701720 |
3. The Expression Amrilato
This is the story, pure and sometimes frustrating, of two girls intertwined through their fumbling efforts to communicate. Learn a new language by playing the game!
The Expression Amrilato has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 713 positive reviews and 24 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 not possible to play or run The Expression Amrilato on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/21/2019 |
| Developer | SukeraSparo |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1044490 |
4. Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II
Autumn goes by, girls are still waiting till osmanthus blooming.
Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 495 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/16/2018 |
| Franchise | Magenta Factory |
| Developer | Magenta Factory |
| Publisher | Magenta Factory |
| Steam App Id | 952420 |
5. So to Speak
Can you learn Japanese by solving puzzles? So to Speak is a game about wandering in Japan, looking at signs, overhearing conversations, and using context clues in the environment to figure out what it all means. No background in Japanese is assumed.
So to Speak has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play So to Speak on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2025 |
| Developer | Erik Andersen |
| Publisher | Erik Andersen |
| Steam App Id | 1779030 |
6. 大鹏 - The Roc
Due to work, Wu Shengyou was forced to leave home for high school in a big city. The sensitive, introverted poet felt out of place with classmates.As they grew closer, he seemed her only friend, yet appeared to completely misunderstand her inner thoughts...
大鹏 - The Roc has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | 折扶桑制作组 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1389900 |
7. Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game
Increase your Chinese vocabulary with this classic and fun memory game. Learn to read either Simplified or Traditional characters, and listen to the pronunciation of each word to help you towards fluency.
Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Ragnar Brynjúlfsson |
| Publisher | Ragnar Brynjúlfsson |
| Steam App Id | 1373630 |
8. Bolsheviktion 3D
Russia, 1918. Bolsheviks are in power. Imprisoned on suspicion of being a spy, you plan to bust out and save the Tsar and his family from certain death. BOLSHEVIKTION 3D's an old-school FPS: an alt-history Wolf3D. Acquire new weapons, collect royal treasure and blast your way to Ipatiev House.
Bolsheviktion 3D has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.88 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 | $4.88 |
| Release Date | 4/3/2025 |
| Developer | Pelican Blue Software |
| Publisher | Pelican Blue Software |
| Steam App Id | 3575610 |
9. Terminal 81R
In 2016, a young Uruguayan travels to the neighborhood of 'Terminal 81' a place marked by violence, inequality, and vice, where a dangerous human trafficking network operates. Determined to find his sister, the young man ventures into the perilous and dark world of Terminal 81.
Terminal 81R has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 2 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Developer | David Pateti |
| Publisher | David Pateti |
| Steam App Id | 3377530 |
10. Pivot of Hearts
Game developer Wén Xiàn has a second chance at love, but it’s not what he expects. Will he be able to stray off the beaten path and find true happiness? Play your cards right and find out in Pivot of Hearts, a non-monogamous visual novel!
Pivot of Hearts has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Developer | Dragonroll Studio |
| Publisher | Dragonroll Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1716820 |
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| 163 | 6/25/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 8/13/2025 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/21/2019 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/16/2018 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/31/2025 | 87 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/15/2024 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/14/2020 | 83 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/3/2025 | 81 | $4.88 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/6/2025 | 81 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/21/2025 | 81 | $13.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 13). Until Then on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 6). Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). The Expression Amrilato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). So to Speak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). 大鹏 - The Roc on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Bolsheviktion 3D on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Terminal 81R on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 6). Pivot of Hearts on Steam. Steam Store.