Best Funny Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,632 Funny 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. Funny game rankings were last updated on 4/3/2025.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Funny game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 430,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 424,413 positive reviews and 5,634 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,096 positive reviews and 2,692 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
3. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,536 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
4. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,625 positive reviews and 2,798 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,642 positive reviews and 2,793 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,088 positive reviews and 186 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
7. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,150,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,113,550 positive reviews and 36,897 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
8. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,056 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,727 positive reviews and 329 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
9. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,134 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
10. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,057 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Funny games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,077 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 296 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 571 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,564 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,974 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 185 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 5). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.