Best Magic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,402 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 11/5/2024.
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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 8,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,593 positive reviews and 279 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 24,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,533 positive reviews and 1,014 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,653 positive reviews and 94 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2024 |
| Franchise | DECK13 Interactive |
| Developer | Just2D |
| Publisher | Deck13 |
| Steam App Id | 1585180 |
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 686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 678 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,626 positive reviews and 499 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,182 positive reviews and 88 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 | 8/8/2018 |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 336140 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,540 positive reviews and 53 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Magic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,118 positive reviews and 341 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 |
9. FIND ALL 4: Magic
Find over 800 cute animals and objects in a lot of levels of varying difficulty. The magical black and white world comes alive after coloring. Relax and enjoy playing.
FIND ALL 4: Magic 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 480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play FIND ALL 4: Magic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Developer | Very Very LITTLE Studio |
| Publisher | Very Very LITTLE Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2191190 |
10. What Never Was
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.
What Never Was 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 4,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,633 positive reviews and 248 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 1/11/2019 |
| Developer | Acke Hallgren |
| Publisher | Acke Hallgren |
| Steam App Id | 866440 |
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| 169 | 7/25/2016 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 660 | 10/15/2024 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/16/2021 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 8/21/2020 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/8/2018 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 3/30/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/27/2023 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/11/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 15). Chronicon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Unavowed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Slice & Dice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Epistory - Typing Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). FIND ALL 4: Magic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 19). What Never Was on Steam. Steam Store.