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 3/24/2025.
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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 10,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,453 positive reviews and 612 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.09 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 | $5.09 |
| 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 7,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,869 positive reviews and 639 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 2,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,411 positive reviews and 273 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 not possible to play or run The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| 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 63 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60 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 | 7/21/2021 |
| 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 16,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,519 positive reviews and 2,907 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 3,286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,727 positive reviews and 559 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| 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 $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| 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 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 1/27/2022 |
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| Publisher | npuKoJI team |
| Steam App Id | 1858620 |
9. Black hole Escape
You take on the role of a lost astronaut who must return to the spaceship in zero-gravity space. Refill oxygen, avoid obstacles, and head towards the destination. Discover endless possibilities in this unique space adventure!
Black hole Escape 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 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2024 |
| Developer | Teleportsoft |
| Publisher | Teleportsoft |
| Steam App Id | 2897270 |
10. 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 #10 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 |
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| 20 | 1/30/2014 | 91 | $5.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 7/2/2021 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/21/2021 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 4/19/2013 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 10/14/2016 | 80 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/11/2021 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/27/2022 | 77 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/8/2024 | 73 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/8/2022 | 73 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Octodad: Dadliest Catch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Goop Loop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Surgeon Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Manual Samuel - Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). DRAWER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Black hole Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). On Key Up: A Game for Keyboards on Steam. Steam Store.