Best Mouse only Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 744 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 7/11/2025.

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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!

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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 186,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,858 positive reviews and 4,154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
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.

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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 7,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,098 positive reviews and 116 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).

Release Date 11/16/2023
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2368470

3. Hook

HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

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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 8,890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,619 positive reviews and 271 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
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?

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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 15,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,201 positive reviews and 617 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/6/2015
Developer Dinosaur Polo Club
Publisher Dinosaur Polo Club
Steam App Id 287980

5. 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!

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Sudocats has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,517 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 3/14/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1725640

6. Hexcells

Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

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Hexcells 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 5,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,571 positive reviews and 176 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 2/19/2014
Developer Matthew Brown
Publisher Matthew Brown
Steam App Id 265890

7. Hexcells Infinite

Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

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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 4,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,353 positive reviews and 133 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 Hexcells Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 9/1/2014
Developer Matthew Brown
Publisher Matthew Brown
Steam App Id 304410

8. 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!

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Zodiacats 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 1,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,131 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
Release Date 1/21/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1817000

9. klocki

Minimal puzzle game.

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klocki 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 4,644 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,494 positive reviews and 150 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
Release Date 7/13/2016
Developer Maciej Targoni
Publisher Maciej Targoni
Steam App Id 499440

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.

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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 8,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,838 positive reviews and 353 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 3/17/2014
Franchise Thomas Bowker
Developer Thomas Bowker
Publisher Thomas Bowker
Steam App Id 266010

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1/23/2019
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11/16/2023
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7/6/2015
94
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11/6/2015
94
$9.99
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3/14/2022
94
$1.99
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Hexcells steam charts
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2/19/2014
93
$2.99
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Hexcells Infinite steam charts
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9/1/2014
93
$4.99
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Zodiacats steam charts
1
1/21/2022
93
$1.99
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klocki steam charts
1
7/13/2016
93
$1.99
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LYNE steam charts
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3/17/2014
93
$2.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Sudocats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Hexcells on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Hexcells Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Zodiacats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). klocki on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). LYNE on Steam. Steam Store.

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