Best Match 3 Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,698 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 3/27/2026.
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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 31,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,223 positive reviews and 1,391 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. PancitoMerge
Drop, stack, and merge colorful pan dulce into bigger, tastier treats in this cozy puzzle adventure! With charming visuals and simple gameplay, it’s a sweet celebration of Mexican baking, perfect for quick sessions and high score chases.
PancitoMerge has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 140 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.59 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 | $5.59 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2025 |
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| Publisher | Fáyer |
| Steam App Id | 3655610 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 294 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.29 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 | $1.29 |
| Release Date | 11/18/2023 |
| Developer | The Dead Pixel Society, LLC |
| Publisher | The Dead Pixel Society, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1848520 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,088 positive reviews and 98 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 |
5. Novel Haven
Step into Novel Haven and transform a rundown lighthouse into a cozy bookstore. Help the villagers, arrange your favorite books, and decorate your own magical reading retreat!
Novel Haven 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 93 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92 positive reviews and 1 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 Novel Haven on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/24/2026 |
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| Steam App Id | 3894570 |
6. 10,000,000
10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game
10,000,000 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 2,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,123 positive reviews and 230 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 |
7. 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 #7 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 |
8. 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 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 7/29/2024 |
| Franchise | ESDigital Games |
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| Publisher | ESDigital Games |
| Steam App Id | 2447260 |
9. 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 84, placing it in the #9 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 101 positive reviews and 5 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 Suika Shapes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107 positive reviews and 6 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 |
More Match 3 Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Match 3 games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 123 | 1/19/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/10/2025 | 89 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/18/2023 | 88 | $1.29 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/7/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/24/2026 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/15/2013 | 86 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/19/2023 | 86 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/29/2024 | 84 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/27/2023 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/18/2020 | 84 | $10.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). HuniePop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 22). PancitoMerge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). Fruit Salad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). Watermelon Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Novel Haven on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). 10,000,000 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). SuiCats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Cats on Duty on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 16). Suika Shapes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES on Steam. Steam Store.