Best GameMaker Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 294 GameMaker 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. GameMaker game rankings were last updated on 12/5/2024.
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1. Gunpoint
Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.
Gunpoint holds the #1 spot for "best Linux GameMaker game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,695 positive reviews and 319 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 Gunpoint on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/3/2013 |
| Franchise | Suspicious Developments |
| Developer | Suspicious Developments |
| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 206190 |
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 GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,483 positive reviews and 2,393 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. Game Dev Tycoon
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Game Dev Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,926 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,910 positive reviews and 2,016 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 Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
4. Savant - Ascent
A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
Savant - Ascent has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,590 positive reviews and 216 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Savant - Ascent on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2013 |
| Franchise | D-Pad Studio |
| Developer | D-Pad Studio |
| Steam App Id | 259530 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,300 positive reviews and 725 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 |
6. Buck Up And Drive!
There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.
Buck Up And Drive! has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 612 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 1/10/2022 |
| Developer | Fábio Fontes |
| Publisher | Fábio Fontes |
| Steam App Id | 1714590 |
7. Super Crate Box
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Super Crate Box has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,766 positive reviews and 725 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Super Crate Box on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Stealth Bastard Deluxe
Armed with only your wits and a pair of Stealthing Goggles, it’s your job to sneak your way through a deadly facility that’s determined to extinguish your fragile little life.
Stealth Bastard Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,029 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/28/2012 |
| Developer | Curve Studios |
| Publisher | Curve Games |
| Steam App Id | 209190 |
9. 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 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,837 positive reviews and 1,137 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
10. Stamp Boy / 跳跳小子
Stamp Boy is a retro style puzzle-platformer about a hero and his stomp ability on a quest for rescuing a princess from an evil monster. Defeat bosses to get closer and closer to her. Collect Orbs in every level to unlock secret stuff. No randomly generated levels! Everything is handcrafted!
Stamp Boy / 跳跳小子 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 98 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.79 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 | $0.79 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2019 |
| Developer | sadimakegames |
| Publisher | sadimakegames |
| Steam App Id | 946860 |
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| 6 | 6/3/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,021 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 148 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/4/2013 | 88 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 699 | 10/23/2015 | 88 | $79.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/10/2022 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/29/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/28/2012 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 861 | 2/24/2016 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/9/2019 | 81 | $0.79 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Savant - Ascent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). RPG Maker MV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Super Crate Box on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Stealth Bastard Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 19). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Stamp Boy / 跳跳小子 on Steam. Steam Store.