Best Massively Multiplayer Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 4,963 Massively Multiplayer 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. Massively Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2024.

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1. Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

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Garry's Mod holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Massively Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,066,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,031,378 positive reviews and 34,825 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 Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/29/2006
Developer Facepunch Studios
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 4000

2. ShellShock Live

Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.

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ShellShock Live has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,630 positive reviews and 2,262 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 ShellShock Live on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 5/22/2020
Developer kChamp Games
Publisher kChamp Games
Steam App Id 326460

3. Unturned

You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.

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Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 538,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492,874 positive reviews and 45,719 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/7/2017
Developer Smartly Dressed Games
Publisher Smartly Dressed Games
Steam App Id 304930

4. X-Plane 11

The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.

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X-Plane 11 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,226 positive reviews and 1,272 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play X-Plane 11 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 3/30/2017
Developer Laminar Research
Publisher Laminar Research
Steam App Id 269950

5. Fistful of Frags

Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.

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Fistful of Frags has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,536 positive reviews and 3,049 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Fistful of Frags on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/9/2014
Developer Fistful of Frags Team
Publisher Fistful of Frags Team
Steam App Id 265630

6. Day of Defeat: Source

Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.

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Day of Defeat: Source has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,762 positive reviews and 1,803 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Day of Defeat: Source on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 9/26/2005
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 300

7. No More Room in Hell

The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.

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No More Room in Hell has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,499 positive reviews and 7,123 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 No More Room in Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/31/2013
Developer No More Room in Hell Team
Publisher Lever Games
Steam App Id 224260

8. Guns of Icarus Online

Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together.

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Guns of Icarus Online has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,175 positive reviews and 1,461 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play Guns of Icarus Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 10/29/2012
Developer Muse Games
Publisher Muse Games
Steam App Id 209080

9. Golf With Your Friends

Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!

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Golf With Your Friends has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,338 positive reviews and 7,234 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 5/19/2020
Developers
Publisher Team17
Steam App Id 431240

10. Meadow

A forum in games clothing, this online fable experience lets old and new fans of the Shelter series come together and encounter a peculiar world.

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Meadow has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,234 positive reviews and 605 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 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 $6.99
Release Date 10/26/2016
Franchise Might & Delight
Developer Might and Delight
Publisher Might and Delight
Steam App Id 486310

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11/29/2006
96
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ShellShock Live steam charts
208
5/22/2020
91
$9.99
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55,312
7/7/2017
91
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X-Plane 11 steam charts
434
3/30/2017
90
$29.99
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30
5/9/2014
90
Free
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Day of Defeat: Source steam charts
78
9/26/2005
90
$9.99
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No More Room in Hell steam charts
323
10/31/2013
89
Free
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Guns of Icarus Online steam charts
2
10/29/2012
88
$4.99
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Golf With Your Friends steam charts
347
5/19/2020
87
$14.99
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4
10/26/2016
87
$6.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). ShellShock Live on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, March 28). X-Plane 11 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, March 5). Fistful of Frags on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Day of Defeat: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). No More Room in Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Guns of Icarus Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Golf With Your Friends on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Meadow on Steam. Steam Store.

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