Best Language Learning Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 55 Language Learning 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. Language Learning game rankings were last updated on 6/19/2026.
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1. Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Language Learning game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,369 positive reviews and 14 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/13/2025 |
| Developer | Wagotabi Limited |
| Publisher | Wagotabi Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2701720 |
2. The Expression Amrilato
Plunge into a new world with a completely foreign language in this romantic, yuri isekai visual novel about the struggles of communication and forging connection. Experience life in a foreign land. Enjoy a sweet, heartwarming romance. Learn Esperanto.
The Expression Amrilato has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Language Learning games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 723 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 Expression Amrilato on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/21/2019 |
| Developer | SukeraSparo |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1044490 |
3. Distant Memoraĵo
This is the story, pure and sometimes frustrating, of two girls intertwined through their fumbling efforts to communicate. Learn a new language and the universal emotions behind our words!
Distant Memoraĵo has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Language Learning games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190 positive reviews and 4 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 Distant Memoraĵo on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2021 |
| Franchise | MangaGamer |
| Developer | SukeraSparo |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 1591490 |
4. So to Speak
Can you learn Japanese by solving puzzles? So to Speak is a game about wandering in Japan, looking at signs, overhearing conversations, and using context clues in the environment to figure out what it all means. No background in Japanese is assumed.
So to Speak has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Language Learning games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play So to Speak on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2025 |
| Developer | Erik Andersen |
| Publisher | Erik Andersen |
| Steam App Id | 1779030 |
5. Earthlingo
Explore a planet, learn a language
Earthlingo has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Language Learning games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 10/17/2019 |
| Developer | Earthlingo |
| Publisher | Earthlingo |
| Steam App Id | 1071240 |
6. Tropicalia: a Brazilian Game
"Tropicalia: a Brazilian Game" is an RPG based on Tupi-Guarani mythology. The first bRPG!
Tropicalia: a Brazilian Game has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Language Learning games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play Tropicalia: a Brazilian Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2023 |
| Developer | Paulo Henrique Franqueira |
| Publisher | Paulo Henrique Franqueira |
| Steam App Id | 1375760 |
7. Learn Japanese: Yuke and the Book of Yokai
Learn Japanese in this roguelike deckbuilder adventure brimming with Japanese flavor! Defeat yokai with your knowledge, gather omamori, and befriend the local guardian, Myōkun the Tanuki. Embark on your language-learning adventure and have fun!
Learn Japanese: Yuke and the Book of Yokai has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Language Learning games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Learn Japanese: Yuke and the Book of Yokai on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Relaxicon
Relaxicon is a game that helps you learn English and improve your vocabulary. Combine letters into words to get their definitions, score points, unlock over 70 types of challenges and enjoy original atmospheric background music and in-tune sound effects for a relaxing meditation.
Relaxicon has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Language Learning games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "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 | 3/19/2018 |
| Franchise | Kodo Linija |
| Developer | Kodo Linija |
| Steam App Id | 815010 |
9. Influent Language Learning Game
Influent is a Language Learning Game focused on rapid vocabulary acquisition in a 3D world featuring over 400 nouns, adjectives, and verbs with native pronunciations in 23 languages! Players have complete freedom to choose which words they want to learn without any need for pencils or books!
Influent Language Learning Game has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Language Learning games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,234 positive reviews and 454 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Influent Language Learning Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/20/2014 |
| Developer | Rob Howland |
| Publisher | Three Flip Studios |
| Steam App Id | 274980 |
10. Barkelona
Learning Spanish is Ruff!
Barkelona has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Language Learning games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "4 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/6/2023 |
| Developer | Hood Mentality Software |
| Publisher | Hood Mentality Software |
| Steam App Id | 2434300 |
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| 52 | 8/13/2025 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/21/2019 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/15/2021 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/31/2025 | 86 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/17/2019 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/28/2023 | 79 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/25/2025 | 75 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/19/2018 | 72 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/20/2014 | 71 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/6/2023 | 69 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). The Expression Amrilato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Distant Memoraĵo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 3). So to Speak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 25). Earthlingo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). Tropicalia: a Brazilian Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 11). Learn Japanese: Yuke and the Book of Yokai on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). Relaxicon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Influent Language Learning Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 4). Barkelona on Steam. Steam Store.