Best Nature Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,511 Nature 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. Nature game rankings were last updated on 8/6/2025.
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1. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Nature game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,522 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
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 Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,822 positive reviews and 70 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. Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,186 positive reviews and 514 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
4. Kabuto Park
Enjoy summer in Kabuto Park! Catch the cutest bugs, train them and win the Summer Beetle Battles Championship in this tiny bug collection game! Upgrade your equipment to find rarer, stronger and shinier little friends.
Kabuto Park has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,104 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kabuto Park on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/28/2025 |
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| Publisher | Doot Tiny Games |
| Steam App Id | 3376990 |
5. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
South Scrimshaw, Part One has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,415 positive reviews and 12 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. At the moment, it is possible to play South Scrimshaw, Part One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/9/2023 |
| Developer | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Publisher | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Steam App Id | 2443110 |
6. Swallow the Sea
You are a lowly egg cell on a journey through a swollen sea of strange and humanoid fish. Prey on smaller life and growing larger and stronger to perhaps someday be born.
Swallow the Sea has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,274 positive reviews and 60 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 | 9/3/2021 |
| Franchise | ItsTheTalia |
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| Publisher | ItsTheTalia |
| Steam App Id | 1511860 |
7. Penko Park
Snap pictures of spooky creatures & explore an abandoned wildlife park.
Penko Park has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 586 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Penko Park on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2020 |
| Developer | Ghostbutter |
| Publisher | Ghostbutter |
| Steam App Id | 852090 |
8. Two Point Museum
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
Two Point Museum has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,816 positive reviews and 383 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Two Point Museum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2025 |
| Franchise | SEGA |
| Developer | Two Point Studios |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 2185060 |
9. CAT & ONION
A short cat adventure packed with curious characters, strange environments and good vibes. Climb, talk, fly and smack your way to places where no cat has ever gone before!
CAT & ONION has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 312 positive reviews and 2 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2781210 |
10. Mudborne: Frog Management Sim
Mudborne is a casual nature management sim about discovering & breeding frogs! Awoken from hibernation you find your pond abandoned. Through the genetic keys of new species you must unlock the paths between the waking & dreaming worlds, and embark on a journey to restore lost populations.
Mudborne: Frog Management Sim has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 621 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 3/20/2025 |
| Franchise | TNgineers |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2355150 |
More Nature Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Nature games available on Steam.
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| 30 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 468 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 5/28/2025 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/23/2020 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,122 | 3/4/2025 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/12/2024 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 3/20/2025 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Penko Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Two Point Museum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). CAT & ONION on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). Mudborne: Frog Management Sim on Steam. Steam Store.