Best Funny Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,804 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 8/6/2025.
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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 440,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 434,566 positive reviews and 5,755 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 181,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 178,720 positive reviews and 2,762 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 19,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,616 positive reviews and 164 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. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite 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 22,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,489 positive reviews and 214 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 not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,241 positive reviews and 2,865 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 |
6. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker 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 125,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,691 positive reviews and 2,852 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).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,743 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,362 positive reviews and 381 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,173,591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,136,115 positive reviews and 37,476 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,943 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,873 positive reviews and 70 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Funny games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,105 positive reviews and 338 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Funny games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,838 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 524 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,726 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,146 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 3/26/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,537 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 8). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.