Best Gaming Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 170 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 10/8/2024.
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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 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 482 positive reviews and 102 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 |
3. 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 76, placing it in the #3 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 11 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 288 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 |
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 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 5/6/2022 |
| Franchise | GrabTheGames Publishing |
| Developer | Gaterooze, Ink |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1356040 |
7. 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 #7 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 |
8. 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 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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 |
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. Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue is a free simulation game in which you begin your journey as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing and research stuff. Create best game on the planet!
Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Gaming games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 8/9/2024 |
| Franchise | PlayWay S.A. |
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| Publisher | PlayWay SA |
| Steam App Id | 2956410 |
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| 1 | 8/6/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/1/2012 | 78 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/22/2024 | 76 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/12/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/10/2019 | 76 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/6/2022 | 73 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 7/6/2017 | 72 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 4/18/2019 | 63 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Aspiring Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). iBomber Defense Pacific on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). Swing By on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 18). The Secret of Tremendous Corporation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Ampersat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Photon Rush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). 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, December 9). Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.