Best Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,691 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 10/4/2025.
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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 19,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,293 positive reviews and 223 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. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,937 positive reviews and 416 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.
3. 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 IAP).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,317 positive reviews and 42 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 |
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 38,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,409 positive reviews and 1,021 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/9/2023 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | WONDER POTION |
| Publisher | NEOWIZ |
| Steam App Id | 1562700 |
5. Finding Paradise
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Finding Paradise 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 19,375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,944 positive reviews and 431 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,100 positive reviews and 294 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 |
7. Öoo
A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!
Öoo 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 3,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,333 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | NamaTakahashi |
| Steam App Id | 2721890 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,770 positive reviews and 80 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,499 positive reviews and 57 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).
10. Monument Valley
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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,276 positive reviews and 141 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/12/2022 |
| Franchise | ustwo games |
| Developer | ustwo games |
| Publisher | ustwo games |
| Steam App Id | 1927720 |
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| 104 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 2/19/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 11/9/2023 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 8/7/2025 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 7/12/2022 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 6/25/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/7/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/19/2016 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/16/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 12). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). SANABI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). Öoo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Monument Valley on Steam. Steam Store.