Best Horror Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 12,893 Horror 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. Horror game rankings were last updated on 6/27/2025.

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1. Left 4 Dead 2

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

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Left 4 Dead 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 970,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 946,769 positive reviews and 23,911 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 11/16/2009
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 550

2. Aseprite

Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.

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Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,915 positive reviews and 207 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $12.99
Release Date 2/22/2016
Developers
Publisher Igara Studio
Steam App Id 431730

3. Half-Life 2

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

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Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 247,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241,441 positive reviews and 5,942 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 11/16/2004
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 220

4. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 345,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 336,549 positive reviews and 9,373 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 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 $7.49
Release Date 11/4/2014
Developers
Publisher Nicalis, Inc.
Steam App Id 250900

5. Entropy : Zero 2

Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.

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Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,352 positive reviews and 490 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/20/2022
Developer Breadmen
Publisher Breadman
Steam App Id 1583720

6. Undertale

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

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Undertale has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279,068 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270,020 positive reviews and 9,048 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undertale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.49
Release Date 9/15/2015
Developer tobyfox
Publisher tobyfox
Steam App Id 391540

7. Inscryption

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

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Inscryption has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 132,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128,803 positive reviews and 4,131 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 10/19/2021
Franchise Daniel Mullins Games
Developer Daniel Mullins Games
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 1092790

8. A Castle Full of Cats

A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡

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A Castle Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,009 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Castle Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.79
Release Date 11/9/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2070550

9. Don't Starve

Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.

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Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110,068 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,347 positive reviews and 3,721 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.49
Release Date 4/23/2013
Franchise Klei
Developer Klei Entertainment
Publisher Klei Entertainment
Steam App Id 219740

10. Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Half-Life® 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life® adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions.

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Half-Life 2: Episode Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,735 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,513 positive reviews and 1,222 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 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.

Release Date 10/10/2007
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 420

More Horror Linux Games on Steam

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Left 4 Dead 2 steam charts
24,230
11/16/2009
97
$1.99
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Aseprite steam charts
4,418
2/22/2016
97
$12.99
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Half-Life 2 steam charts
1,218
11/16/2004
96
$1.99
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth steam charts
13,531
11/4/2014
96
$7.49
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Entropy : Zero 2 steam charts
63
8/20/2022
96
Free
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Undertale steam charts
3,011
9/15/2015
96
$2.49
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Inscryption steam charts
1,245
10/19/2021
96
$7.99
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A Castle Full of Cats steam charts
4
11/9/2022
95
$2.79
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Don't Starve steam charts
1,750
4/23/2013
95
$2.49
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two steam charts
15
10/10/2007
95
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Half-Life 2: Episode Two on Steam. Steam Store.

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