Best Foreign Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 413 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 6/29/2025.
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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 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,096 positive reviews and 268 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| 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 521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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 | $2.49 |
| 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 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95 positive reviews and 4 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| 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 74 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.19 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 | $16.19 |
| 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 134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124 positive reviews and 10 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 | 11/14/2024 |
| 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. 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 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 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 |
9. 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 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Foreign games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 | $4.79 |
| Release Date | 7/24/2020 |
| Developer | Norn |
| Publisher | Cherry Kiss Games |
| Steam App Id | 1356710 |
More Foreign Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Foreign games available on Steam.
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| 256 | 6/25/2024 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/15/2018 | 88 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/24/2025 | 84 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/31/2025 | 84 | $16.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/14/2024 | 83 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/14/2020 | 81 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/3/2022 | 80 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/21/2025 | 80 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/3/2025 | 79 | $4.88 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/24/2020 | 78 | $4.79 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Until Then on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Detective Dotson on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). So to Speak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). 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, June 17). Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Pivot of Hearts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Bolsheviktion 3D on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). My Creampie Heaven on Steam. Steam Store.