Best Hobby Sim Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 34 Hobby Sim 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. Hobby Sim game rankings were last updated on 7/2/2025.
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1. City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Hobby Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,410 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Binogure Studio |
| Developer | Binogure Studio |
| Publisher | Binogure Studio |
| Steam App Id | 726840 |
2. Ship, Inc.
Run a wholesome shipping business! Ship, Inc. is a cozy job simulator where you are a packaging employee in a parcel shipment company. Follow the shipment orders, choose the package size, and prepare parcels. Upgrade your office, deliver orders safely and quickly!
Ship, Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 437 positive reviews and 73 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, it is possible to play Ship, Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Rogue Duck Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3496000 |
3. Pocketing the ball-Billiards Simulator - 8 ball- 3D pool
Dive into the 3D Billiards Simulator, boasting lifelike graphics and physics for an authentic pool hall experience. Challenge your skills and strategy in a game designed for precision and adaptability, ideal for both intense practice and relaxed play.
Pocketing the ball-Billiards Simulator - 8 ball- 3D pool has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "4 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.15 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 12 | 8/24/2021 | 87 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 461 | 6/23/2025 | 80 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/3/2024 | 50 | $3.15 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Ship, Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Pocketing the ball-Billiards Simulator - 8 ball- 3D pool on Steam. Steam Store.