Best Music Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,022 Music 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 game rankings were last updated on 11/17/2024.
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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 Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,098 positive reviews and 322 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 | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
2. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,038 positive reviews and 55 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 | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
3. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99,627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,825 positive reviews and 2,802 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 | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
4. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,945 positive reviews and 493 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 | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
5. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,671 positive reviews and 161 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 Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
6. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,595 positive reviews and 212 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 Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,677 positive reviews and 766 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 | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
8. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,338 positive reviews and 899 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 | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
9. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,344 positive reviews and 1,706 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 Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2011 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 107100 |
10. A Dance of Fire and Ice
A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.
A Dance of Fire and Ice has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,007 positive reviews and 4,169 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2019 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 977950 |
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| 73 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 117 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 362 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 125 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 539 | 1/25/2019 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). A Dance of Fire and Ice on Steam. Steam Store.