Best Foreign Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 408 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 5/16/2025.
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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 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,656 positive reviews and 246 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 491 positive reviews and 29 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 | 12/15/2018 |
| Franchise | Magenta Factory |
| Developer | Magenta Factory |
| Publisher | Magenta Factory |
| Steam App Id | 952420 |
3. Detective Dotson
A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.
Detective Dotson has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87 positive reviews and 2 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 Detective Dotson on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2025 |
| Developer | Masala Games Private Limited |
| Publisher | Masala Games Private Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2450840 |
4. 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 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65 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 |
5. 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 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120 positive reviews and 9 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 |
6. 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 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 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 |
7. Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home
Space Tail is a 2.5D adventure platformer, which immerses the player in a deep, emotional plot, and lets him explore new planets and interact with alien civilizations.
Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Release Date | 11/3/2022 |
| Franchise | Enjoy Studio S.A. |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1975660 |
8. My Creampie Heaven
Three Japanese visual novels merged into one! Pick between three gorgeous goddesses and purify one of them with the power of LOVE~ There is the cool beauty Reiu, a sexy saint Cecil, and the foxy Yuuko who doubles as your childhood friend and a fluffy-tailed goddess of agriculture.
My Creampie Heaven has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 1 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, it is possible to play My Creampie Heaven on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 7/24/2020 |
| Developer | Norn |
| Publisher | Cherry Kiss Games |
| Steam App Id | 1356710 |
9. 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 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 0 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 |
10. Nebuchadnezzar
Create and customize cities in Nebuchadnezzar, a classic isometric city-builder where careful planning and define your rise as a ruler in ancient Mesopotamia.
Nebuchadnezzar has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,354 positive reviews and 352 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 Nebuchadnezzar on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2021 |
| Franchise | Astra Logical |
| Developer | Nepos Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1157220 |
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| 104 | 6/25/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/15/2018 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/24/2025 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 3/31/2025 | 84 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/15/2024 | 83 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/14/2020 | 81 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/3/2022 | 80 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/24/2020 | 78 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/21/2025 | 77 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 2/17/2021 | 76 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Detective Dotson on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). So to Speak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). 大鹏 - The Roc on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). My Creampie Heaven on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Pivot of Hearts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Nebuchadnezzar on Steam. Steam Store.