Best Mystery Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,845 Mystery 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. Mystery game rankings were last updated on 3/20/2024.
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1. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Mystery game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,906 positive reviews and 6,280 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 Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/29/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 319630 |
2. Sally Face - Episode One
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Sally Face - Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,813 positive reviews and 513 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 | 12/14/2016 |
| Developer | Portable Moose |
| Publisher | Portable Moose |
| Steam App Id | 541570 |
3. Scarlet Hollow
From the developers of Slay the Princess, return to the crumbling coal town your family built generations ago for the funeral of your aunt. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home.
Scarlet Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,972 positive reviews and 16 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 | 6/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1609230 |
4. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,468 positive reviews and 899 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 | 4/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413420 |
5. SOMA
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
SOMA has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,018 positive reviews and 1,601 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2015 |
| Franchise | Frictional Games |
| Developer | Frictional Games |
| Publisher | Frictional Games |
| Steam App Id | 282140 |
6. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,624 positive reviews and 1,083 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413410 |
7. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Everlasting Summer has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,500 positive reviews and 3,560 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 not possible to play or run Everlasting Summer on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/19/2014 |
| Developer | Soviet Games |
| Publisher | Soviet Games |
| Steam App Id | 331470 |
8. The Talos Principle
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
The Talos Principle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,467 positive reviews and 1,338 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Talos Principle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2014 |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 257510 |
9. Hypnospace Outlaw
Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!
Hypnospace Outlaw has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,063 positive reviews and 119 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 Hypnospace Outlaw on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 844590 |
10. Impostor Factory
A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.
Impostor Factory has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,024 positive reviews and 409 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 Impostor Factory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2021 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 1182620 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 364 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 119 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 6/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 4/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 9/22/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 176 | 2/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 571 | 11/19/2014 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 273 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 9/30/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 20). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Scarlet Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). SOMA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). The Talos Principle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 11). Impostor Factory on Steam. Steam Store.