Best Linear Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,986 Linear 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. Linear game rankings were last updated on 12/5/2024.
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1. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Linear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,704 positive reviews and 390 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 |
2. 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 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,994 positive reviews and 27 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,951 positive reviews and 2,872 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 |
4. Until Then
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Until Then has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,269 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2024 |
| Franchise | Maximum Entertainment |
| Developer | Polychroma Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1574820 |
5. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,031 positive reviews and 927 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
6. CATO: Buttered Cat
CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles，40+ skins
CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,821 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 9/6/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
7. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
South Scrimshaw, Part One has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,235 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play South Scrimshaw, Part One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/9/2023 |
| Developer | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Publisher | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Steam App Id | 2443110 |
8. Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode
The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.
Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,158 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 2159210 |
9. Anomaly Agent
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Anomaly Agent has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,324 positive reviews and 280 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | Phew Phew Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378620 |
10. Impostor Factory
A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.
Impostor Factory has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,827 positive reviews and 467 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 Impostor Factory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2021 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 1182620 |
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| 7 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 6/25/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/20/2024 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/24/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/30/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Until Then on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Impostor Factory on Steam. Steam Store.