Best Hardware Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 74 Hardware 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. Hardware game rankings were last updated on 6/10/2026.
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1. LookPilot
Look around in games by moving your head - just like in real life. Only a webcam is required. One-click setup and seamless compatibility across many games.
LookPilot holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Hardware game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very 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. Wireworks
Design your defenses, build your module board, and manage your wires. Combine signals and create synergies to empower your weapons and survive in this base-defense roguelike auto-battler.
Wireworks has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 359 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.59 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.
3. How To Hack In?
A real-time hacking sandbox simulator with procedurally generated content. Multiple tools and techniques to use, multiple computers to hack, multiple missions to solve, and multiple vulnerabilities to exploit!
How To Hack In? has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play How To Hack In? on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2023 |
| Developer | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Publisher | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1199830 |
4. SysAdmin Odyssey - Back to the office
The SysAdmin simulator is a sandbox in which you can try on the role of a system administrator. Every new game day you will face different tasks and problems in the office where you work.
SysAdmin Odyssey - Back to the office has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.30 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SysAdmin Odyssey - Back to the office on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.30 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2026 |
| Developer | Molodoy-GameDev |
| Publisher | Molodoy-GameDev |
| Steam App Id | 1794240 |
5. ASTRA-256 Assembler
Virtual 8-bit computer with 256 bytes of memory. A powerful learning tool for mastering Assembler, with lessons available in English. Try your hand at low-level programming!
ASTRA-256 Assembler has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 1260310 |
6. HYPERVOX
HYPERVOX is a music video game where players perform the vocal melody of songs. When notes reach the judgement line, press the corresponding key to hit the note and recreate the vocal melody in real-time. Aim for the highest score possible by hitting each note with precise timing and accuracy.
HYPERVOX has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "3 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 | 2/17/2026 |
| Developer | Stagnant Water Games |
| Publisher | Stagnant Water Games |
| Steam App Id | 4316710 |
7. Elevator Programmer
Learn programming by implementing an elevator through a guided tour
Elevator Programmer has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Hardware games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "3 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 1/12/2026 |
| Developer | Alice Studio |
| Publisher | Alice Studio |
| Steam App Id | 4115750 |
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| 83 | 8/11/2025 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 3/9/2026 | 83 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/18/2023 | 76 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/24/2026 | 73 | $8.30 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/21/2025 | 71 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/17/2026 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/12/2026 | 56 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 10). LookPilot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 7). Wireworks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 20). How To Hack In? on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 11). SysAdmin Odyssey - Back to the office on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 28). ASTRA-256 Assembler on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). HYPERVOX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Elevator Programmer on Steam. Steam Store.