Best Magic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,233 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 5/14/2025.
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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 9,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,085 positive reviews and 305 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 Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,041 positive reviews and 1,062 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 1,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,035 positive reviews and 16 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 781 positive reviews and 8 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,560 positive reviews and 322 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2024 |
| Franchise | DECK13 Interactive |
| Developer | Just2D |
| Publisher | Deck13 |
| Steam App Id | 1585180 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,057 positive reviews and 69 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).
7. 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 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,797 positive reviews and 517 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Chronicon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,516 positive reviews and 364 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.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Hibernian Workshop |
| Developer | Hibernian Workshop |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1280930 |
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 6,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,229 positive reviews and 345 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. Unavowed
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Unavowed has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,289 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2018 |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 336140 |
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| 247 | 7/25/2016 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 125 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/28/2025 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/16/2021 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 10/15/2024 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 8/21/2020 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 303 | 11/14/2023 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 3/30/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 8/8/2018 | 92 | $4.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Ambidextro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Slice & Dice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Chronicon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Astral Ascent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Epistory - Typing Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Unavowed on Steam. Steam Store.