Best Music Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,085 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 1/24/2025.
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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 20,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,455 positive reviews and 325 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 7,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,463 positive reviews and 58 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 101,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 99,017 positive reviews and 2,859 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 20,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,346 positive reviews and 505 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 8,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,741 positive reviews and 158 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 10,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,803 positive reviews and 217 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 24,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,781 positive reviews and 772 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 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,799 positive reviews and 959 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,710 positive reviews and 1,027 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,495 positive reviews and 1,723 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 |
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| 76 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 328 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 26). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 26). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.