Best Intentionally Awkward Controls Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 110 Intentionally Awkward Controls 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. Intentionally Awkward Controls game rankings were last updated on 1/22/2025.
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1. Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan...
Octodad: Dadliest Catch holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,402 positive reviews and 611 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 | 1/30/2014 |
| Developer | Young Horses |
| Publisher | Young Horses |
| Steam App Id | 224480 |
2. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,820 positive reviews and 628 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
3. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a sandboxy physics game for 1-8 players, with everything from sneaky heists to hilarous stupidity to baking pizzas. With continuous updates, plenty of maps, and hundreds of items, clothes and quests, it has something for everyone.
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,383 positive reviews and 273 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 7/2/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1451480 |
4. Goop Loop
A physics-based platformer with unique controls and a pun-laden narrator. Jump, stick, and attempt to roll a loop over obstacles. Perhaps this game will teach you patience. Stick with it! I'll be right there with you. In your earhole. *Plorp*
Goop Loop has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2021 |
| Developer | Lone Wulf Studio LLC |
| Publisher | Lone Wulf Studio LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1454550 |
5. Surgeon Simulator
Surgeon Simulator is an over-the-top operation sim, stitching together pitch-black humour with life-saving surgery. Become Dr. Burke, a would-be surgeon with a less than conventional toolkit, as he performs procedures on patients including the Heavy from TF2! ...is that a hammer?
Surgeon Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,504 positive reviews and 2,909 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, it is possible to play Surgeon Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2013 |
| Developer | Bossa Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 233720 |
6. Manual Samuel - Anniversary Edition
Meet Samuel, he’s handsome, wealthy and most importantly – dead. A deal with Death gives Samuel one last chance to live again if he can survive a whole day doing everything manually.
Manual Samuel - Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,715 positive reviews and 560 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, it is possible to play Manual Samuel - Anniversary Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2016 |
| Franchise | Perfectly Paranormal |
| Developer | Perfectly Paranormal |
| Publisher | Curve Games |
| Steam App Id | 504130 |
7. Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter
Shoot enemies while typing pop culture phrases to destroy enemies with your special laser attack! This is a classic Shoot'em up game with a typing twist! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies!
Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.79 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 | $2.79 |
| Release Date | 2/11/2021 |
| Developer | Sensen Games |
| Publisher | Sensen Games |
| Steam App Id | 1528580 |
8. DRAWER
An arcade racing game with indirect controls. Take on the role rally car co-pilot, when the pilot himself isn’t there O_O Develop your spatial thinking and fine motor skills, beat other players’ records and, most importantly, have fun!
DRAWER has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 1/27/2022 |
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| Publisher | npuKoJI team |
| Steam App Id | 1858620 |
9. On Key Up: A Game for Keyboards
Get to know your keyboard with this unique, physics-based puzzle game! Bounce, roll, paint, and even break objects with each press of a key.
On Key Up: A Game for Keyboards has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2022 |
| Franchise | Roppy Chop Studios |
| Developer | Roppy Chop Studios |
| Publisher | Roppy Chop Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1460480 |
10. SPINGUN
SPINGUN is a "manic two-button arcade shooter". Two buttons. One spaceship. Zero chance to survive.
SPINGUN has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 11/11/2016 |
| Developer | Fermenter Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 548230 |
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| 21 | 1/30/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 7/2/2021 | 86 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/20/2021 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 4/19/2013 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/14/2016 | 80 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/11/2021 | 79 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/27/2022 | 78 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/8/2022 | 73 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2016 | 72 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Octodad: Dadliest Catch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Goop Loop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Surgeon Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Manual Samuel - Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 19). DRAWER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). On Key Up: A Game for Keyboards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 31). SPINGUN on Steam. Steam Store.