Best Multiplayer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,591 Multiplayer 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. Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2024.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 825,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 812,529 positive reviews and 13,127 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,354,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,321,144 positive reviews and 33,668 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.
3. 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.
Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 921,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 898,523 positive reviews and 22,724 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.
4. 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.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 786,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,775 positive reviews and 19,234 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 |
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!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,284 positive reviews and 3,719 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
6. 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.
Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 226,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220,863 positive reviews and 5,451 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.
7. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 245,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238,801 positive reviews and 6,291 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,648 positive reviews and 5,362 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 |
9. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,119,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,083,532 positive reviews and 36,145 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 286,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278,557 positive reviews and 8,277 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).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 62,341 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,670 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36,147 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,748 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,736 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,409 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,724 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31,447 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,412 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26,835 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.