Best Funny Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 17,584 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 5/2/2026.

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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!

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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 458,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 452,694 positive reviews and 5,948 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 4/18/2011
Franchise Valve
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 620

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.

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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 193,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,845 positive reviews and 2,865 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 400

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.

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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 21,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,496 positive reviews and 182 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 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

4. Aseprite

Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.

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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 25,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,316 positive reviews and 258 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.

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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 152,505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 149,441 positive reviews and 3,064 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. ENA: Dream BBQ

Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

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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 35,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,969 positive reviews and 526 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.

Release Date 3/27/2025
Developer ENA Team
Publisher Joel G
Steam App Id 2134320

7. Helltaker

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

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Helltaker 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 127,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,274 positive reviews and 2,917 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).

Release Date 5/11/2020
Developer vanripper
Publisher vanripper
Steam App Id 1289310

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.

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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 1,232,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,194,185 positive reviews and 38,719 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
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!

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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 10,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,268 positive reviews and 84 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
Release Date 9/17/2021
Franchise popagenda
Developer Something We Made
Publishers
Steam App Id 1307580

10. 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.

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Our Life: Beginnings & Always 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 13,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,251 positive reviews and 166 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 not possible to play or run Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 11/16/2020
Franchise GB Patch Games
Developer GB Patch Games
Publisher GB Patch Games
Steam App Id 1129190

More Funny Linux Games on Steam

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Portal 2 steam charts
1,547
4/18/2011
98
$9.99
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Portal steam charts
372
10/10/2007
97
$9.99
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A Short Hike steam charts
91
7/30/2019
97
$3.99
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Aseprite steam charts
4,719
2/22/2016
97
$19.99
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Slime Rancher steam charts
1,349
8/1/2017
97
$19.99
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ENA: Dream BBQ steam charts
79
3/27/2025
96
Free
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Helltaker steam charts
40
5/11/2020
96
Free
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Garry's Mod steam charts
23,818
11/29/2006
96
$4.99
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
99
9/17/2021
96
$1.99
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Our Life: Beginnings & Always steam charts
117
11/16/2020
96
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.

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