Best Magic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,418 Magic 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. Magic game rankings were last updated on 12/22/2025.
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1. Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes in this Fantasy Action Tower Defense game!
Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Magic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,632 positive reviews and 324 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.49 |
| Release Date | 7/25/2016 |
| Franchise | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Publisher | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 458710 |
2. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,945 positive reviews and 1,170 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
3. Ambidextro
A multi-player game for a single player. Learn to control 2 characters at the same time, one with each hand. Achieve ambidexterity and rescue both the prince and the princess at the same time.
Ambidextro has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,245 positive reviews and 23 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2025 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 3445580 |
4. MAHOUTEQ!
A story about an unemployed girl named Luna, who wanted to buy her favorite figure so much that she had to get a job.
MAHOUTEQ! has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 597 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2025 |
| Developer | motijan |
| Publisher | SHRIMP POND |
| Steam App Id | 3793580 |
5. Slice & Dice
Tactical dice-rolling roguelike combat. Take control of 5 heroes, each with their own unique dice. Fight your way through 20 levels of monsters and try to take on the final boss. If you lose a single fight you have to start over so be careful (and lucky!).
Slice & Dice has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,292 positive reviews and 74 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slice & Dice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite
Olive is trapped in school in the midst of the apocalypse! With demons slaughtering every dog in sight there's only so many left to spend time with! Will their special someone be Brownie the snack-loving corgi, Sparky the sporty husky or Patches the dalmatian bookworm? You decide!
Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 840 positive reviews and 11 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/16/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 90% Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1532510 |
7. Astral Ascent
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.
Astral Ascent has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,433 positive reviews and 406 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 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 | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 11/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Hibernian Workshop |
| Developer | Hibernian Workshop |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1280930 |
8. Drova - Forsaken Kin
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Drova - Forsaken Kin has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,249 positive reviews and 482 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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.
9. Epistory - Typing Chronicles
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Epistory - Typing Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,350 positive reviews and 355 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Epistory - Typing Chronicles on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2016 |
| Franchise | Fishing Cactus |
| Developer | Fishing Cactus |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 398850 |
10. Chronicon
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Chronicon has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,005 positive reviews and 549 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.89 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chronicon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 285 | 7/25/2016 | 94 | $5.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 4/23/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/28/2025 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/12/2025 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/16/2021 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 128 | 11/14/2023 | 92 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 246 | 10/15/2024 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/30/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 140 | 8/21/2020 | 91 | $4.89 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Ambidextro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). MAHOUTEQ! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Slice & Dice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Astral Ascent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Epistory - Typing Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). Chronicon on Steam. Steam Store.