Best Mouse only Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 695 Mouse only 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. Mouse only game rankings were last updated on 3/14/2025.
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1. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Mouse only game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,279 positive reviews and 3,863 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 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 | $6.24 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,666 positive reviews and 109 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 An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Hook has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,604 positive reviews and 269 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.59 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 | $1.59 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2015 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 367580 |
4. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,911 positive reviews and 594 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2015 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 287980 |
5. Hexcells
Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Hexcells has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,483 positive reviews and 175 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hexcells on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.89 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 265890 |
6. Sudocats
Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along!
Sudocats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,391 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.19 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Hexcells Infinite
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Hexcells Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,259 positive reviews and 127 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hexcells Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 304410 |
8. klocki
Minimal puzzle game.
klocki has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,487 positive reviews and 150 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.59 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 | $1.59 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2016 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 499440 |
9. Zodiacats
Follow cat Catherine on her journey for the lost astrology papyri and learn more about her job as a witch assistant for bringing good vibes into this Earth! Let Catherine guide you through the zodiac wheel, showing you about features of each solar sign. You can also learn about your cat's sign!
Zodiacats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,041 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.19 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.
10. LYNE
Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.
LYNE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,813 positive reviews and 354 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.19 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 | $1.19 |
| Release Date | 3/17/2014 |
| Franchise | Thomas Bowker |
| Developer | Thomas Bowker |
| Publisher | Thomas Bowker |
| Steam App Id | 266010 |
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| 14,426 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/6/2015 | 94 | $1.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 2/19/2014 | 93 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/14/2022 | 93 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 9/1/2014 | 93 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/13/2016 | 93 | $1.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/21/2022 | 93 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/17/2014 | 93 | $1.19 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Hexcells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Sudocats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Hexcells Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). klocki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Zodiacats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). LYNE on Steam. Steam Store.