Best Horror Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 11,058 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 12/2/2024.

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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 916,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 894,012 positive reviews and 22,646 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 19,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,590 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 2/22/2016
Developer David Capello
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 223,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,761 positive reviews and 5,388 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 313,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 305,007 positive reviews and 7,994 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.89 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 $9.89
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 26,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,687 positive reviews and 446 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 243,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 235,789 positive reviews and 8,108 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 123,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,828 positive reviews and 3,819 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104,660 positive reviews and 3,584 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

9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,707 positive reviews and 22 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

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 42,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,775 positive reviews and 1,234 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
23,957
11/16/2009
97
$1.99
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Aseprite steam charts
4,613
2/22/2016
97
$19.99
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Half-Life 2 steam charts
12,348
11/16/2004
96
$1.99
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth steam charts
32,017
11/4/2014
96
$9.89
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Entropy : Zero 2 steam charts
319
8/20/2022
96
Free
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Undertale steam charts
1,522
9/15/2015
96
$2.49
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Inscryption steam charts
1,782
10/19/2021
96
$7.99
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Don't Starve steam charts
1,318
4/23/2013
95
$2.49
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A Castle Full of Cats steam charts
10
11/9/2022
95
$2.79
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two steam charts
53
10/10/2007
95
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Half-Life 2: Episode Two on Steam. Steam Store.

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