Best Isometric Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,821 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 12/9/2024.
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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 9,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,653 positive reviews and 212 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. 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 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,074 positive reviews and 79 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2678990 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,090 positive reviews and 1,426 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,471 positive reviews and 460 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 Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 610370 |
5. 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, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,916 positive reviews and 1,076 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.66 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 | $6.66 |
| Release Date | 9/24/2024 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
7. 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 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,881 positive reviews and 515 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).
8. 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Isometric games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,783 positive reviews and 2,009 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 |
9. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion 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 37,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,381 positive reviews and 1,712 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 |
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 335,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,191 positive reviews and 19,468 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2013 |
| Developer | The Indie Stone |
| Publisher | The Indie Stone |
| Steam App Id | 108600 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 435 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 2/28/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 236 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 238 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 985 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $6.66 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/15/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 510 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,639 | 11/8/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Hidden Folks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Project Zomboid on Steam. Steam Store.