Best Instrumental Music Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 151 Instrumental Music 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. Instrumental Music game rankings were last updated on 2/24/2025.
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1. The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king
Are you The Rightful King™ or just a filthy peasant? The sword is waiting for you to lift it, but it gets longer and heavier each time some else succeeds...
The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Instrumental Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,725 positive reviews and 783 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 The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1865370 |
2. WAVESHAPER
WAVESHAPER is a minimalist score attack game in which you attempt to stop the 2D vector menace, one obstacle at a time.
WAVESHAPER has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,424 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.51 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.51 |
| Release Date | 5/3/2017 |
| Developer | GAMES FOR HUMANS |
| Publisher | GAMES FOR HUMANS |
| Steam App Id | 562260 |
3. Terra Nil
Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace.
Terra Nil has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,824 positive reviews and 851 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Terra Nil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
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| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1593030 |
4. WORLD OF ART learn with Jigsaw Puzzles
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WORLD OF ART learn with Jigsaw Puzzles has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1303670 |
5. Painting Werther
Painting Werther is a Paintable Visual Novel where all the visuals are living paintings, all the music are classics (with a twist) and the novel was written by Goethe in 1774.
Painting Werther has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.14 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 | $7.14 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2023 |
| Developer | Mad Cream Games |
| Publisher | Mad Cream Games |
| Steam App Id | 1434260 |
6. Groov
Groov is a frenetic dual-stick shooter that makes you the conductor of an intergalactic jazz fusion orchestra. Every action in Groov has a musical reaction, and with three unique modes, randomized music, and powerups that slow down the song (and your enemies), no two playthroughs are ever alike!
Groov has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2021 |
| Developer | Funkmasonry Industries |
| Publisher | Metronomaton |
| Steam App Id | 1503430 |
7. A Musical Story
‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. Explore the memories of Gabriel, a young man trying to come to terms with his situation through the connections to his musical memory.
A Musical Story has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 210 positive reviews and 40 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2022 |
| Franchise | Digerati |
| Developer | Glee-Cheese Studio |
| Publisher | Digerati |
| Steam App Id | 1546100 |
8. Clarevoyance
Discover the mythic Acadian region of Clare, Nova Scotia, in an adventure game built directly with the community.
Clarevoyance has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2020 |
| Developer | Fring Frang Games |
| Publisher | Fring Frang Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145830 |
9. Cardinal Chains
An original puzzle game about non-decreasing sequences.
Cardinal Chains has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 Cardinal Chains on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2021 |
| Developer | Daniel Nora |
| Publisher | Daniel Nora |
| Steam App Id | 1422220 |
10. Mazetools Soniface Lab
Create your own sound scenes and music with lots of instruments, effects and fascinating visuals. Explore the combination of movement and music with Kinect V2 or webcam. Create entire sets for performances and installations in pattern mode with surround sound and up to 3 displays.
Mazetools Soniface Lab has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 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 | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2018 |
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| Publisher | Ectoplastic UG |
| Steam App Id | 766300 |
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| 3 | 3/28/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 5/3/2017 | 85 | $1.51 | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 3/28/2023 | 85 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/18/2020 | 84 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/14/2023 | 81 | $7.14 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/29/2021 | 78 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/4/2022 | 78 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/17/2020 | 76 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/9/2021 | 75 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2018 | 75 | $12.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Terra Nil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). WORLD OF ART learn with Jigsaw Puzzles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 10). Painting Werther on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 26). Groov on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 11). A Musical Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Clarevoyance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). Cardinal Chains on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Mazetools Soniface Lab on Steam. Steam Store.