Best Isometric Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,395 Isometric 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. Isometric game rankings were last updated on 5/28/2024.
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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 Isometric game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,059 positive reviews and 203 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. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,324 positive reviews and 1,382 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
Franchise | Mimimi |
Developer | Mimimi Games |
Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
Steam App Id | 418240 |
3. Desperados III
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Desperados III has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,791 positive reviews and 431 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $39.99 |
Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
Franchise | Mimimi |
Developer | Mimimi Games |
Publisher | THQ Nordic |
Steam App Id | 610370 |
4. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magic trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish the horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,187 positive reviews and 762 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
Release Date | 5/24/2023 |
Developer | Chasing Carrots |
Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
Steam App Id | 2218750 |
6. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,030 positive reviews and 1,671 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $14.99 |
Release Date | 8/16/2011 |
Franchise | Supergiant Games |
Developer | Supergiant Games |
Publisher | Supergiant Games |
Steam App Id | 107100 |
7. Game Dev Tycoon
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Game Dev Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,003 positive reviews and 1,946 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
Franchise | Greenheart Games |
Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
Steam App Id | 239820 |
8. Minami Lane
Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim! Unlock and customize buildings, manage your shops, and maximize the happiness of your villagers to complete quests and fill your street with love!
Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,836 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Minami Lane on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. OpenTTD
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,573 positive reviews and 464 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 OpenTTD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Project Zomboid has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 295,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278,187 positive reviews and 17,289 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.39 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 | $13.39 |
Release Date | 11/8/2013 |
Developer | The Indie Stone |
Publisher | The Indie Stone |
Steam App Id | 108600 |
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418 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
154 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | ||
147 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | ||
396 | 5/24/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
19 | 2/15/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
43 | 8/16/2011 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
207 | 8/29/2013 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
67 | 2/28/2024 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
595 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
21,967 | 11/8/2013 | 93 | $13.39 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Hidden Folks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Project Zomboid on Steam. Steam Store.