Best Idler Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,572 Idler 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. Idler game rankings were last updated on 5/2/2025.
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1. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Idler game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,086 positive reviews and 227 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. shapez
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
shapez has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,068 positive reviews and 511 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Doyoyo Games |
| Developer | Tobias Springer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1318690 |
3. WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
WorldBox - God Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,014 positive reviews and 2,153 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/2/2021 |
| Developer | Maxim Karpenko |
| Publisher | Maxim Karpenko |
| Steam App Id | 1206560 |
4. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint imaginative maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,531 positive reviews and 189 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.24 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
5. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.
Bitburner has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,244 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
6. Luna's Fishing Garden
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Luna's Fishing Garden has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,935 positive reviews and 110 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Coldwild Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Coldwild Games |
| Steam App Id | 1477790 |
7. THE LONGING
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.
THE LONGING has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,211 positive reviews and 517 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 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 | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Application Systems |
| Developer | Studio Seufz |
| Publisher | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Steam App Id | 893850 |
8. Viridi
Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.
Viridi has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,545 positive reviews and 754 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Viridi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/20/2015 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ice Water Games |
| Steam App Id | 375950 |
9. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,585 positive reviews and 196 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, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
10. Sand:box
"Falling sand" style particle sandbox, now with circuits and stickmen!
Sand:box has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 820 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 772 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sand:box on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 280 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 160 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,473 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 465 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 3/5/2020 | 89 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 125 | 8/20/2015 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,038 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 11/24/2023 | 88 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 4). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). THE LONGING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Viridi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Sand:box on Steam. Steam Store.