Best Match 3 Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,518 Match 3 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. Match 3 game rankings were last updated on 7/11/2025.

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1. HuniePop

HuniePop is a unique sim experience for PC, Mac and Linux. It's a gameplay first approach that's part dating sim, part puzzle game, with light RPG elements, a visual novel style of presentation, an abrasive western writing style and plenty of "plot".

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HuniePop holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Match 3 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,194 positive reviews and 1,366 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 HuniePop on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 1/19/2015
Developer HuniePot
Publisher HuniePot
Steam App Id 339800

2. Fruit Salad

Drop adorable fruit to merge them and create even larger fruit in this cozy physics puzzle game!

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Fruit Salad has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 284 positive reviews and 12 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 11/18/2023
Developer The Dead Pixel Society, LLC
Publisher The Dead Pixel Society, LLC
Steam App Id 1848520

3. Watermelon Game

A Casual Physics Puzzle game, where you have to combine matching Fruits to get Points and increase your Highscore. Play solo or measure your skills against another player online.

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Watermelon Game has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,052 positive reviews and 97 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 Watermelon Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/7/2023
Franchise MomSesImSpcl
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Steam App Id 2658820

4. SuiCats

SuiCats is an engaging puzzle game where you combine kittens to create amazing cat cascades. Diverse physics and a humorous design will keep you smiling while playing SuiCats. Join the feline adventure and break the high score today!

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SuiCats has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104 positive reviews and 2 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 10/19/2023
Developer Beza's Workshop
Publisher Beza's Workshop
Steam App Id 339740

5. 10,000,000

10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game

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10,000,000 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,086 positive reviews and 231 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 10,000,000 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 1/15/2013
Developer EightyEightGames
Publisher EightyEightGames
Steam App Id 227580

6. Suika Shapes

Strategically match an insane number of shapes and make a watermelon without running out of space in ​this new hit action puzzle game! Featuring intense versus modes, and relaxing co-operative modes, play online or offline however you'd like!

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Suika Shapes has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Suika Shapes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.49
Release Date 11/27/2023
Developer Zanthous
Publisher Zanthous
Steam App Id 2686690

7. Cats on Duty

Cats on Duty is a🐱 purr-fect blend of RTS, tower defense, game genres. Manage two game fields, upgrade adorable cat towers, and watch your fluffy warriors bravely defend against foes. 🐾

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Cats on Duty has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 7/29/2024
Franchise ESDigital Games
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Publisher ESDigital Games
Steam App Id 2447260

8. WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES

Welcome to WORLD OF ART - Learn with JIGSAW PUZZLES! Explore over 1600+ artworks, solve puzzles, test your knowledge with quizzes, and enhance your mind while enjoying classical music. New paintings added for free regularly!

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WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 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 $10.99
Release Date 6/18/2020
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Steam App Id 1303670

9. #monstercakes

Pretty simple game combination between 2048 and match-3 settings with awesome monster cakes. Put your monster cake in the good hole and combine them together to get higher monster cake. Combine them as high as you can and be on the top of the leaderboard!

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#monstercakes has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 748 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play #monstercakes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $0.99
Release Date 5/5/2017
Developer Paleno Games
Publisher Paleno Games
Steam App Id 614910

10. Hanoi Puzzles: Solid Match

A new game concept inspired by the classic Tower of Hanoi. Assemble towers stacking pieces of the same color on a hexagonal board with a mysterious and relaxing atmosphere.

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Hanoi Puzzles: Solid Match has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 12/16/2020
Franchise Hanoi Studios
Developer Hanoi Studios
Publisher Hanoi Studios
Steam App Id 1307880

More Match 3 Linux Games on Steam

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HuniePop steam charts
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1/19/2015
94
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Fruit Salad steam charts
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11/18/2023
88
$1.99
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11/7/2023
87
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SuiCats steam charts
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10/19/2023
86
$1.99
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1/15/2013
86
$4.99
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Suika Shapes steam charts
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11/27/2023
86
$2.49
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Cats on Duty steam charts
1
7/29/2024
85
$5.99
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WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES steam charts
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6/18/2020
84
$10.99
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#monstercakes steam charts
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5/5/2017
83
$0.99
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Hanoi Puzzles: Solid Match steam charts
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12/16/2020
83
$2.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). HuniePop on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Fruit Salad on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Watermelon Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). SuiCats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). 10,000,000 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Suika Shapes on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Cats on Duty on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). #monstercakes on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Hanoi Puzzles: Solid Match on Steam. Steam Store.

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