Best Gaming Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 214 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 12/9/2025.
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1. LookPilot
Look around in games by moving your head - just like in real life. Only a webcam is required. Seamless compatibility across many games.
LookPilot holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Gaming game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 3326890 |
2. 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 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 558 positive reviews and 107 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 1356040 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 490 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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 | 8/5/2021 |
| Developer | DeveloperJy |
| Publisher | DeveloperJy |
| Steam App Id | 1248390 |
5. 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 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60 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 |
6. 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 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 292 positive reviews and 64 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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| Steam App Id | 380140 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 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 |
8. Swing By
Ask ChatGPT why are you single? It'll show you your low score in Swing By 💀😂
Swing By has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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. 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 #9 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 |
10. Jumppit
Save the frogs and jump over the obstacles to solve the puzzles. Collect the bonus coins and unlock the secret worlds, and even more... Unlock the level maker mode and design your own levels
Jumppit has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "2 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 5/20/2025 |
| Developer | Bjoy Games |
| Publisher | Bjoy Games |
| Steam App Id | 3705690 |
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| 2 | 8/11/2025 | 80 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/6/2022 | 79 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/1/2012 | 78 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/5/2021 | 77 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/10/2019 | 77 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/12/2015 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/22/2014 | 76 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/22/2024 | 74 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 7/6/2017 | 72 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/20/2025 | 64 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). LookPilot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Ampersat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). iBomber Defense Pacific on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Aspiring Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). The Secret of Tremendous Corporation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Super Game Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Swing By on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Photon Rush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Jumppit on Steam. Steam Store.