Best Mod Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 185 Mod 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. Mod game rankings were last updated on 5/17/2024.
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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.
Garry's Mod holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Mod game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,067,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,032,248 positive reviews and 34,847 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. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,724 positive reviews and 384 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 248,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241,279 positive reviews and 7,325 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Portal Reloaded
Portal Reloaded is a free, community made modification for Portal 2. The mod builds on the concepts of the main game by allowing you to place a third portal, which enables traveling between two different timelines. Thinking in four dimensions is vital to solving 25 brand new mind-bending puzzles.
Portal Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,976 positive reviews and 722 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Portal Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Black Mesa
Relive Half-Life.
Black Mesa has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,861 positive reviews and 5,331 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Black Mesa on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2020 |
| Developer | Crowbar Collective |
| Publisher | Crowbar Collective |
| Steam App Id | 362890 |
6. Portal Stories: Mel
Portal Stories: Mel is a community made, free modification for Portal 2 based in the Portal universe. It tells the story of Mel, who meets a new personality core and faces an undiscovered threat to the Aperture facility.
Portal Stories: Mel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,731 positive reviews and 819 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 6/25/2015 |
| Developer | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Publisher | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 317400 |
7. Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion
A FREE complete expansion for Slay the Spire, made by the modding community. Features one brand new normal character, plus a new game mode with SEVEN fully complete new characters starring in a twisted campaign, and so much more.
Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,322 positive reviews and 80 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2022 |
| Developer | Table 9 Studio |
| Publisher | Table 9 Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1865780 |
8. Rusted Warfare - RTS
{{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.
Rusted Warfare - RTS has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,680 positive reviews and 139 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, it is possible to play Rusted Warfare - RTS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2017 |
| Developer | Corroding Games |
| Publisher | Corroding Games |
| Steam App Id | 647960 |
9. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,670 positive reviews and 774 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
10. Half-Life: MMod
Half-Life 1: MMod is a free, fan made modification for Half-Life aiming to refine player's arsenal and further expand player's combat options. Featuring AI tweaks, VFX and SFX overhaul in spirit of original, additional weapon functionality and bug fixes, while keeping most changes optional.
Half-Life: MMod has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,986 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Half-Life: MMod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | MMod Team |
| Publisher | Gunship_Mark_II |
| Steam App Id | 1761270 |
More Mod Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Mod games available on Steam.
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 | 21,843 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25,380 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 618 | 3/6/2020 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 284 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 7/14/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 271 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Black Mesa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 16). Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 10). Rusted Warfare - RTS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Half-Life: MMod on Steam. Steam Store.