Best Match 3 Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,529 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".
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 31,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,215 positive reviews and 1,371 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).
2. Fruit Salad
Drop adorable fruit to merge them and create even larger fruit in this cozy physics puzzle game!
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 299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 287 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.
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 1,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,054 positive reviews and 96 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!
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
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 2,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,092 positive reviews and 232 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!
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).
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. 🐾
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 173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| 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!
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!
#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 847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 745 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.
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 $2.09 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 | $2.09 |
| 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
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Match 3 games available on Steam.
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| 124 | 1/19/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/18/2023 | 88 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/7/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/19/2023 | 86 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/15/2013 | 86 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/27/2023 | 86 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/29/2024 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/18/2020 | 84 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 5/5/2017 | 83 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/16/2020 | 83 | $2.09 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). HuniePop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Fruit Salad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Watermelon Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). SuiCats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). 10,000,000 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Suika Shapes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Cats on Duty on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). #monstercakes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Hanoi Puzzles: Solid Match on Steam. Steam Store.