Best Gaming Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 146 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 4/5/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Gaming game on Steam" with a Player Score of 79. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 1 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 | 8/6/2021 |
| Developer | DeveloperJy |
| Publisher | DeveloperJy |
| Steam App Id | 1248390 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 285 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 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 380140 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54 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 |
4. 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 73, placing it in the #4 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 50 positive reviews and 11 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 |
5. 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 #5 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 |
6. 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 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" 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 |
7. 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 #7 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 |
8. Roterra 4 - Magical Revolution
Roterra 4—Magical Revolution is the newest member of the Roterra® family of award winning puzzle games. Offering 35 levels of all new hand-built puzzles that intensify the perspective challenging journey through this fairytale world of gravity twists, scrambled paths and rotating blocks.
Roterra 4 - Magical Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #8 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 1 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "2 user reviews" 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 | 3/30/2023 |
| Developer | DiG-iT! Games |
| Publisher | DiG-iT! Games |
| Steam App Id | 2279420 |
9. SNWBRD: Freestyle Snowboarding
SNWBRD - Is a Snowboard Game like AMPED and inspired by the AMPED Original Xbox Game, an action-packed, open-world snowboarding game that lets players experience the thrill and freedom of shredding the slopes.
SNWBRD: Freestyle Snowboarding has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #9 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 1 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "2 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 2/6/2023 |
| Developer | Gaming Limited |
| Publisher | Gaming Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1912130 |
10. Days Gone By
Standard Platform Game developed following a tile to tile mindset with the Godot Engine.
Days Gone By has achieved a Player Score of 44, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "3 user reviews" 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2019 |
| Developer | Fineam Neo Studio |
| Publisher | Fineam Neo Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1196550 |
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 | 1 | 8/6/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/10/2019 | 76 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/6/2022 | 73 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 7/6/2017 | 72 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 5/15/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 4/18/2019 | 63 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/30/2023 | 50 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 2/6/2023 | 50 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 12/9/2019 | 44 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Aspiring Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). The Secret of Tremendous Corporation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Ampersat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 14). Photon Rush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 9). Tap Shap - The World's First Multi-platform Reaction Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2023, November 6). YGGDRASIL JIGSAW PUZZLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Roterra 4 - Magical Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). SNWBRD: Freestyle Snowboarding on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Days Gone By on Steam. Steam Store.