Best Game Development Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,840 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 1/22/2025.
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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 20,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,209 positive reviews and 173 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 67,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,828 positive reviews and 2,406 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. Arctic Eggs
Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.
Arctic Eggs 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 2,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,826 positive reviews and 85 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
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| Steam App Id | 2763670 |
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 29,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,406 positive reviews and 1,699 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. Krita
Krita is a powerful, open source and community-driven digital art tool for illustrators, concept designers, animators, comic book artists, game developers, and anyone who wants to express themselves through the creation of visual art.
Krita has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,339 positive reviews and 197 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 not possible to play or run Krita on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2014 |
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| Publisher | Krita Team |
| Steam App Id | 280680 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,671 positive reviews and 399 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 |
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 796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765 positive reviews and 31 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 354 positive reviews and 14 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,313 positive reviews and 723 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 |
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| Publisher | Gotcha Gotcha Games |
| Steam App Id | 363890 |
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 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.69 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 | $1.69 |
| 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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| 4,772 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,176 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 5/16/2024 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 162 | 4/27/2022 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 598 | 6/10/2014 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 191 | 5/1/2015 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/7/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/27/2022 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 806 | 10/23/2015 | 88 | $79.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/17/2019 | 88 | $1.69 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Arctic Eggs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). Krita on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). One Dreamer: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). Title_Pending on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). RPG Maker MV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 22). Sophie's Dice on Steam. Steam Store.