Best Game Development Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,432 Game Development 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. Game Development game rankings were last updated on 5/5/2024.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Game Development game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,309 positive reviews and 154 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 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,581 positive reviews and 1,921 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
3. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,180 positive reviews and 163 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 not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
4. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,954 positive reviews and 1,548 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.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2022 |
| Developer | Crows Crows Crows |
| Publisher | Crows Crows Crows |
| Steam App Id | 1703340 |
5. Software Inc.
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Software Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,274 positive reviews and 377 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Software Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2015 |
| Developer | Coredumping |
| Publisher | Coredumping |
| Steam App Id | 362620 |
6. Arctic Eggs
A Sci-Fi Cooking game where you take up the role of a Poultry Peddler stuck in Antarctica and longing for a way out. Cook your illegal eggs for those who look hungry.
Arctic Eggs has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 363 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | The Water Museum |
| Steam App Id | 2763670 |
7. One Dreamer: Prologue
Modify the world around you with pseudocode as you journey through blended realities and discover why Frank became a game developer in the first place.
One Dreamer: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 767 positive reviews and 30 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/7/2020 |
| Developer | One Dreamer Company |
| Publisher | F2House |
| Steam App Id | 1274140 |
8. RPG Maker MV
POWERFUL enough for a developer SIMPLE enough for a child VERSATILE enough for any platform!RPG MAKER MV allows you to make the RPG of your dreams! This latest version includes a host of new featuresand export options for MacOSX, Android, and iPhone!
RPG Maker MV has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,965 positive reviews and 671 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $79.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RPG Maker MV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $79.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2015 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Gotcha Gotcha Games |
| Steam App Id | 363890 |
9. Title_Pending
Congratulations! You've been hired by an up and coming Game Development Studio to play-test their New Game (which as of now does not have a title). Not only that, you'll get to talk with the Lead Developer of the project, Matthew Stanton, who will give insight on his team's creative process.
Title_Pending has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 291 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Sophie's Dice
The ultimate 3D dice roller. Make and roll whatever dice you need.
Sophie's Dice has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113 positive reviews and 1 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, it is possible to play Sophie's Dice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/17/2019 |
| Developer | Sophie Houlden |
| Publisher | Sophie Houlden |
| Steam App Id | 1067350 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 4,101 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,784 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 264 | 2/24/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 4/27/2022 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 304 | 5/1/2015 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 5/16/2024 | 90 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/7/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 692 | 10/23/2015 | 88 | $79.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2022 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/17/2019 | 87 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 14). The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Arctic Eggs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). One Dreamer: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). RPG Maker MV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Title_Pending on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 31). Sophie's Dice on Steam. Steam Store.