Best Gaming Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 184 Gaming 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. Gaming game rankings were last updated on 3/14/2025.
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1. iBomber Defense Pacific
iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.
iBomber Defense Pacific holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Gaming game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 485 positive reviews and 103 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/1/2012 |
| Developer | Cobra Mobile |
| Publisher | Cobra Mobile |
| Steam App Id | 206690 |
2. Swing By
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Swing By has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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.
3. Aspiring Light
The world is a messed up place. But it's all a blip on the radar to Aiden, who's got his own problems to worry about. Things like, what the answer to that last math problem was. Trying to keep his friendships afloat before it's too late. And just wondering what the future has in hold for him...
Aspiring Light has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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 | 8/5/2021 |
| Developer | DeveloperJy |
| Publisher | DeveloperJy |
| Steam App Id | 1248390 |
4. The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain
Funded on Kickstarter with backers including legend of the genre Ron Gilbert, The Mystery of Woolley Mountain is an otherworldly point-and-click adventure - filled with strange beasts, evil witches, confused automatons and wacky ropemen.
The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/10/2019 |
| Developer | Lightfoot Brothers |
| Publisher | Lightfoot Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 521560 |
5. The Secret of Tremendous Corporation
Explore the deepest SECRETs™ of the Tremendous Corporation®. Find out what happened to indie devs and save the gaming industry!
The Secret of Tremendous Corporation has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 290 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 10/12/2015 |
| Franchise | dosowisko.net |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 380140 |
6. Super Game Jam
Super Game Jam is an engaging new documentary series following some of the world’s most talented indie game developers doing what they do best. Filmed in five cities over a six month time period, each episode pairs two indie developers together for 48 hours and challenges them to create a game based on a theme suggested by their peers.
Super Game Jam has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 5/22/2014 |
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| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 288290 |
7. Ampersat
A shooty, slashy, RPG-y game mixing retro and modern sensibilities. A blend of influences from Gauntlet & Smash TV to Zelda & Angband, Ampersat is a handcrafted adventure but with appeal to Roguelite fans. Battle ASCII creatures in colorful areas & free letters to return language to the village!
Ampersat has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/6/2022 |
| Franchise | GrabTheGames Publishing |
| Developer | Gaterooze, Ink |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1356040 |
8. Photon Rush
Perfect game to have fun together. Enjoy a great time with friends and family. You can play and share emotions with up to 16 people. Race and dodge obstacles with real emotions. Only 30 seconds to emerge the winner.
Photon Rush has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2017 |
| Developer | Gametroleum |
| Publisher | Gametroleum |
| Steam App Id | 667660 |
9. YGGDRASIL JIGSAW PUZZLE
Lightweight but powerful. Optimized for Steam Workshop and customizable. YGGDRASIL JIGSAW PUZZLE is an independent puzzle game created by YGGDRASIL STUDIO.
YGGDRASIL JIGSAW PUZZLE has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 4/18/2019 |
| Developer | YGGDRASIL STUDIO |
| Publisher | YGGDRASIL STUDIO |
| Steam App Id | 1045400 |
10. Tap Shap - The World's First Multi-platform Reaction Game
Tap Shap is a unique, free-to-play, addictive game & the world's first multi-platform reaction game!
Tap Shap - The World's First Multi-platform Reaction Game has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/15/2023 |
| Developer | KIDA STUDIOS |
| Publisher | KIDA STUDIOS |
| Steam App Id | 2311600 |
More Gaming Linux Games on Steam
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| 1 | 3/1/2012 | 78 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/22/2024 | 77 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/10/2019 | 76 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/12/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/22/2014 | 76 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/6/2022 | 74 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 7/6/2017 | 72 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 4/18/2019 | 63 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). iBomber Defense Pacific on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). Swing By on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Aspiring Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). The Secret of Tremendous Corporation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Super Game Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Ampersat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 10). Photon Rush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2023, November 6). YGGDRASIL JIGSAW PUZZLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Tap Shap - The World's First Multi-platform Reaction Game on Steam. Steam Store.