Best Modern Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,992 Modern 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. Modern game rankings were last updated on 3/17/2026.
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1. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Modern game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,237 positive reviews and 455 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 | 12/6/2025 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
2. The Drifter
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,880 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Powerhoof |
| Steam App Id | 1170570 |
3. Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,196 positive reviews and 620 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 Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/13/2018 |
| Developer | LuGus Studios |
| Publisher | LuGus Studios |
| Steam App Id | 410340 |
4. Acting Lessons
Do you want to experience an adult VN that many players and fans only could find the strength to play once? Then this is the game for you. Acting Lessons is packed with a rich story, comedy, sex and drama. The choices you make in this game will affect your adventure until the very end.
Acting Lessons has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,940 positive reviews and 217 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Acting Lessons on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 7/25/2019 |
| Developer | Dr PinkCake |
| Publisher | Dr PinkCake |
| Steam App Id | 1045520 |
5. Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Cities: Skylines has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 285,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 265,636 positive reviews and 20,267 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cities: Skylines on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2015 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 255710 |
6. Beatblock
THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.
Beatblock has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 780 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Beatblock on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2025 |
| Franchise | SKY HOUR WORKS |
| Developer | BubbleTabby |
| Publisher | SKY HOUR WORKS |
| Steam App Id | 3045200 |
7. Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies
A melody of life and death surrounding a sickly girl and her friends.
Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671 positive reviews and 30 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2017 |
| Franchise | ZiX Solutions |
| Developer | Magenta Factory |
| Publisher | Magenta Factory |
| Steam App Id | 516600 |
8. 家有大貓 Nekojishi
Nekojishi is a visual novel about feline beast-men, Taiwanese folklore, and the pressures and consequences that come with navigating the world of gods and spirits.
家有大貓 Nekojishi has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,861 positive reviews and 299 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 家有大貓 Nekojishi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/12/2017 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 570840 |
9. First Snow
Having moved away from her friends and family to attend community college, Allison Merlo is a fresh student struggling with the day to day challenges of life.
First Snow has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 632 positive reviews and 36 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 First Snow on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/19/2020 |
| Franchise | Studio Elan |
| Developer | Salty Salty Studios |
| Publisher | Studio Élan |
| Steam App Id | 1259430 |
10. Mini Airways - ATC simulator
Mini Airways is a real-time management game where you play the role of an air traffic controller. Clear your aircraft to takeoff & land, direct them to the destination...and most of all don't let them crash!! London, Tokyo, Shanghai... Test your ATC skills in distinctive maps around the globe!
Mini Airways - ATC simulator has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,419 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,320 positive reviews and 99 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Mini Airways - ATC simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 121 | 12/6/2025 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 683 | 9/13/2018 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 7/25/2019 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,029 | 3/10/2015 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 9/26/2025 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/28/2017 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 11/12/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/19/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 7/31/2024 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 18). Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Acting Lessons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). Cities: Skylines on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 14). Beatblock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). 家有大貓 Nekojishi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). First Snow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). Mini Airways - ATC simulator on Steam. Steam Store.