Best Futuristic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,005 Futuristic 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. Futuristic game rankings were last updated on 4/11/2025.
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1. shapez 2
Dive into a factory-building game with the focus on just that – building huge space factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle increasingly complex automation challenges at your own pace – you won’t have to worry about enemies.
shapez 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Futuristic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,433 positive reviews and 192 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Franchise | tobspr Games |
| Developer | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2162800 |
2. Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Futuristic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,911 positive reviews and 113 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 | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
3. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Futuristic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,709 positive reviews and 121 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/25/2022 |
| Franchise | Northway Games |
| Developer | Northway Games |
| Publisher | Finji |
| Steam App Id | 1148760 |
4. Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum
Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Futuristic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 589 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
5. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Futuristic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,500 positive reviews and 3,668 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play XCOM: Enemy Unknown on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2012 |
| Franchise | XCOM Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 200510 |
6. Huntdown
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Huntdown has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Futuristic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,480 positive reviews and 195 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/12/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Easy Trigger Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 598550 |
7. The Great Rebellion
The Great Rebellion is a cyberpunk 2D sidescrolling run'n'gun roguelite using mouse/twinstick-shooter controls. It features randomly generated levels, multiple difficulty modes (including optional permadeath), a dynamic soundtrack and an upgradeable player character.
The Great Rebellion has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Futuristic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 511 positive reviews and 12 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. At the moment, it is possible to play The Great Rebellion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Selaco
Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.
Selaco has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Futuristic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,040 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,800 positive reviews and 240 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2024 |
| Developer | Altered Orbit Studios |
| Publisher | Altered Orbit Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1592280 |
9. BallisticNG
BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.
BallisticNG has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Futuristic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,086 positive reviews and 197 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. Distance
Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.
Distance has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Futuristic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,603 positive reviews and 534 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 671 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 93 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 10/13/2022 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 599 | 10/11/2012 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 5/12/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/1/2024 | 90 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 5/31/2024 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 12/15/2018 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 9/18/2018 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). I Was a Teenage Exocolonist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Huntdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). The Great Rebellion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Selaco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). BallisticNG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Distance on Steam. Steam Store.