Best Moddable Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,544 Moddable 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. Moddable game rankings were last updated on 4/3/2025.

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1. Left 4 Dead 2

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

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Left 4 Dead 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Moddable game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 954,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 930,875 positive reviews and 23,524 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 11/16/2009
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 550

2. RimWorld

A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

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RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 207,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203,637 positive reviews and 4,215 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $34.99 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 $34.99
Release Date 10/17/2018
Developer Ludeon Studios
Publisher Ludeon Studios
Steam App Id 294100

3. Euro Truck Simulator 2

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 823,477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 803,146 positive reviews and 20,331 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 10/12/2012
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 227300

4. Half-Life 2

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

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Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,505 positive reviews and 5,812 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 11/16/2004
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 220

5. Mount & Blade: Warband

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

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Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,122 positive reviews and 3,752 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 3/31/2010
Developer TaleWorlds Entertainment
Publisher TaleWorlds Entertainment
Steam App Id 48700

6. Factorio

Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.

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Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208,302 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,805 positive reviews and 5,497 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $35.00 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 $35.00
Release Date 8/14/2020
Developer Wube Software LTD.
Publisher Wube Software LTD.
Steam App Id 427520

7. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,151,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,114,433 positive reviews and 36,910 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 11/29/2006
Developer Facepunch Studios
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 4000

8. 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.

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Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,698 positive reviews and 480 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).

Release Date 8/20/2022
Developer Breadmen
Publisher Breadman
Steam App Id 1583720

9. 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!

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tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 307,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 299,057 positive reviews and 8,903 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).

Release Date 5/16/2020
Developer TML Team
Publishers
Steam App Id 1281930

10. American Truck Simulator

Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

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American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Moddable games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 171,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165,758 positive reviews and 5,255 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 2/2/2016
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 270880

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Left 4 Dead 2 steam charts
24,846
11/16/2009
97
$9.99
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RimWorld steam charts
28,946
10/17/2018
97
$34.99
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 steam charts
43,808
10/12/2012
97
$19.99
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Half-Life 2 steam charts
2,667
11/16/2004
96
$9.99
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Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
3,729
3/31/2010
96
$19.99
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Factorio steam charts
24,865
8/14/2020
96
$35.00
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Garry's Mod steam charts
30,489
11/29/2006
96
$5.99
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Entropy : Zero 2 steam charts
137
8/20/2022
96
Free
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tModLoader steam charts
31,870
5/16/2020
96
Free
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American Truck Simulator steam charts
10,933
2/2/2016
96
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.

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