Best Idler Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,373 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 4/28/2026.
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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 11,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,751 positive reviews and 256 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. 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 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,546 positive reviews and 2,558 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 |
3. 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 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,803 positive reviews and 623 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 |
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 beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,549 positive reviews and 290 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
5. Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
A happy aquarium that lives at the bottom of your screen! Tiny Aquarium is a social idle simulator that keeps growing, even when offline. Hatch, sell fish, decorate, go fishin’, and visit your friends’ aquariums with bite-sized daily sessions.
Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping 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 3,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,267 positive reviews and 129 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Lunheim Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2581950 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,875 positive reviews and 354 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,083 positive reviews and 131 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 |
8. Virtual Cottage 2
Study alone - or together in your own customizable cottage! Virtual Cottage 2 motivates and supports you in tackling your daily tasks. Use its built-in productivity tool to accomplish your goals faster. Create your ultimate cozy space with hundreds of items.
Virtual Cottage 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321 positive reviews and 7 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs 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 7,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,716 positive reviews and 559 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 Upload Labs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,752 positive reviews and 563 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Application Systems |
| Developer | Studio Seufz |
| Publisher | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Steam App Id | 893850 |
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| 100 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,271 | 12/2/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 201 | 6/7/2020 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 2/17/2023 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 6/23/2025 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 614 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 207 | 3/27/2026 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,275 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 3/5/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 15). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 17). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Virtual Cottage 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). THE LONGING on Steam. Steam Store.