Best Music-Based Procedural Generation Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 331 Music-Based Procedural Generation 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. Music-Based Procedural Generation game rankings were last updated on 1/10/2025.
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1. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,681 positive reviews and 1,026 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 | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
2. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,578 positive reviews and 34 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
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| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
3. Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Beat Hazard has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,952 positive reviews and 394 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/15/2010 |
| Franchise | Cold Beam Games |
| Developer | Cold Beam Games |
| Publisher | Cold Beam Games |
| Steam App Id | 49600 |
4. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1
On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 547 positive reviews and 7 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 Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1129920 |
5. Mutazione
A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?
Mutazione has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,117 positive reviews and 51 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 | 9/19/2019 |
| Franchise | Akupara Games |
| Developer | Die Gute Fabrik |
| Publisher | Akupara Games |
| Steam App Id | 1080750 |
6. Melody's Escape
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
Melody's Escape has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,490 positive reviews and 335 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. Intralism
Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.
Intralism has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,267 positive reviews and 661 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Intralism on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Expand
Expand is a meditative video game in which you explore a circular labyrinth that constantly twists, stretches and expands around you.
Expand has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 382 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2015 |
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| Steam App Id | 399780 |
9. Linea, the Game
The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.
Linea, the Game has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 853 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play Linea, the Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Audiosurf 2
Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.
Audiosurf 2 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,899 positive reviews and 1,025 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Audiosurf 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 5/26/2015 |
| Developer | Dylan Fitterer |
| Publisher | Dylan Fitterer |
| Steam App Id | 235800 |
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| 134 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/19/2019 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/4/2016 | 84 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/30/2015 | 82 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/4/2016 | 82 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 5/26/2015 | 80 | $3.74 | Steam Charts |
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