Best Immersive Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 434 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 5/14/2024.
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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 9,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,007 positive reviews and 201 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. 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 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,937 positive reviews and 8,393 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,318 positive reviews and 770 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174 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 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 12/23/2022 |
| Franchise | Assemble Entertainment |
| Developer | WatchDaToast |
| Publisher | Assemble Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1709730 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,226 positive reviews and 286 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 |
| Developer | Revolution Software Ltd |
| Publisher | Revolution Software Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 262940 |
6. Virtual Rides 3 - Funfair Simulator
Design! Control! Ride! Virtual Rides III is here! Set foot in an even bigger, more colorful, and more impressive fairground than ever before! Let your imagination be your guide! Design, control, and ride more than 15 unique attractions!
Virtual Rides 3 - Funfair Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 751 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/16/2017 |
| Franchise | Pixelsplit |
| Developer | Pixelsplit Simulations |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 515260 |
7. Aquaria
Aquaria is an award-winning action-adventure game set in a massive underwater world teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater adventurer, as she travels from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases in search of her past.
Aquaria has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,279 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Aquaria on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/15/2008 |
| Developer | Bit Blot, LLC |
| Publisher | Bit Blot, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 24420 |
8. A Void Hope
A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.
A Void Hope has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.79 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 | $12.79 |
| Release Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Franchise | Elden Pixels AB |
| Developer | Elden Pixels |
| Publisher | Elden Pixels |
| Steam App Id | 2438090 |
9. Between Two Worlds
Between Two Worlds is an erotic Visual Novel filled with impactful choices, multiple endings, and quality animated adult scenes. Find your path. Follow the light, or descend into darkness. Love or corrupt your friends. The choices are yours to make.
Between Two Worlds has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 273 positive reviews and 48 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Between Two Worlds on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/12/2022 |
| Developer | Drooskati Games |
| Publisher | Drooskati Games |
| Steam App Id | 1975280 |
10. Enypnion Redreamed
Enter a surreal adventure that delves deep into the subconscious mind of a young boy. Guided by a dream spirit, solve puzzles and explore a realm of eerie wonder, as you find your way back into the waking world. An illusory adventure redreamed!
Enypnion Redreamed has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Immersive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/31/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Dionous Games |
| Steam App Id | 2364610 |
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 | 442 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 453 | 3/26/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 3/5/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/23/2022 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 12/4/2013 | 85 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 3/16/2017 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/15/2008 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/29/2024 | 80 | $12.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 8/12/2022 | 79 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/31/2023 | 79 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). College Kings - The Complete Season on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Virtual Rides 3 - Funfair Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Aquaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). A Void Hope on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Between Two Worlds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Enypnion Redreamed on Steam. Steam Store.