Best Immersive Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 723 Immersive 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. Immersive game rankings were last updated on 9/27/2025.
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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 Immersive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,424 positive reviews and 239 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. The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
The Roottrees are Dead has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,466 positive reviews and 94 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 possible to play The Roottrees are Dead on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/15/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2754380 |
3. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 142,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,119 positive reviews and 9,236 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
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| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
4. Pools
Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping towards at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.
Pools has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,955 positive reviews and 242 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.79 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 | $9.79 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Franchise | UNIKAT Label |
| Developer | Tensori |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2663530 |
5. Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 551 positive reviews and 8 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/13/2025 |
| Developer | Wagotabi Limited |
| Publisher | Wagotabi Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2701720 |
6. College Kings - The Complete Season
College Kings - The Complete Season (Acts I-III Combined): Sex, girls, parties, and power. As a freshman at San Vallejo College, you have the whole world in front of you. Will you let the next four years pass you by, or will you lead your fraternity to the crown and become campus royalty?
College Kings - The Complete Season has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,468 positive reviews and 797 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 College Kings - The Complete Season on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/5/2021 |
| Developer | Undergrad Steve |
| Publisher | Undergrad Steve |
| Steam App Id | 1463120 |
7. The End of the Sun
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
The End of the Sun has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2025 |
| Franchise | Mokosh Games |
| Developer | The End of the Sun Team |
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| Steam App Id | 912840 |
8. Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard
Save a peaceful world from being annihilated by machines in this oldschool point&click tale, inspired by classic animated movies and adventure games of the 90s.
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/23/2022 |
| Franchise | Assemble Entertainment |
| Developer | WatchDaToast |
| Publisher | Assemble Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1709730 |
9. Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx's journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers.
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 612 positive reviews and 37 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 | 11/10/2017 |
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| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 606710 |
10. Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,413 positive reviews and 300 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Revolution Software |
| Developer | Revolution Software Ltd |
| Publisher | Revolution Software Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 262940 |
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| 200 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 1/15/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 224 | 3/26/2013 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 4/26/2024 | 92 | $9.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 8/13/2025 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 3/5/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/29/2025 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/23/2022 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/10/2017 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/4/2013 | 85 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). Pools on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 12). College Kings - The Complete Season on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). The End of the Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse on Steam. Steam Store.