Best Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,909 Linear games available to download and play. 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. Linear game rankings were last updated on 7/11/2024.
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1. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure holds the #1 spot for "best Linear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,832 positive reviews and 105 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
2. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,456 positive reviews and 173 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2023 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 1353230 |
3. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,964 positive reviews and 369 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 Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
4. SANABI
SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.
SANABI has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,707 positive reviews and 708 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SANABI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | WONDER POTION |
| Publisher | NEOWIZ |
| Steam App Id | 1562700 |
5. 星空列车与白的旅行
The train you took, piercing the night sky and galloping under the stars, was refreshing-it was really a great value trip. In the solo journey under the refreshing night breeze, I met casual passengers and the loving and loving flight attendants.
星空列车与白的旅行 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,040 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,005 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/14/2021 |
| Developer | しらたまこ |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1567800 |
6. Word Game: Episode 0
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!
Word Game: Episode 0 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,457 positive reviews and 53 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Word Game: Episode 0 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Please, Touch The Artwork 2
A handpainted cozy hidden object adventure. Explore a surreal world. Collect items for its quirky inhabitants. Fix damaged paintings and solve casual puzzles. Help a lost skeleton painter find his way home. This game is short but 100% FREE (no ads, no dlc's).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,800 positive reviews and 15 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
8. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,588 positive reviews and 2,757 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 To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
9. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,289 positive reviews and 429 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lonerangerix |
| Publisher | Lonerangerix |
| Steam App Id | 2495980 |
10. Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,075 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/12/2022 |
| Developer | ustwo games |
| Publisher | ustwo games |
| Steam App Id | 1927720 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Linear games available on Steam.
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 | 74 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 172 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 11/8/2023 | 95 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 7/12/2022 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 2/19/2016 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/16/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 3/29/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 176 | 6/25/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/19/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/12/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/19/2020 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/12/2022 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 11). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 11). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 13). Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). SANABI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 14). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 16). Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition on Steam. Steam Store.