Best Nature Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,563 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 10/20/2024.
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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 17,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,218 positive reviews and 138 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 7,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,953 positive reviews and 54 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| 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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,745 positive reviews and 250 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Tiny Glade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
4. 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 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,206 positive reviews and 9 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,146 positive reviews and 47 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | ItsTheTalia |
| Steam App Id | 1511860 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 518 positive reviews and 4 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,082 positive reviews and 48 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 |
8. The Plan
A fly ascends to the skies, pondering the pointlessness of its brief existence.
The Plan has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,118 positive reviews and 1,768 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 The Plan on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/14/2014 |
| Developer | Krillbite Studio |
| Publisher | Krillbite Studio |
| Steam App Id | 250600 |
9. Luna's Fishing Garden
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Luna's Fishing Garden has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,841 positive reviews and 106 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Coldwild Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Coldwild Games |
| Steam App Id | 1477790 |
10. 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 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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 | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2024 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2781210 |
More Nature Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Nature games available on Steam.
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| 38 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,351 | 9/23/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/23/2020 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/19/2019 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/14/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/12/2024 | 90 | $3.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 20). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Penko Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 13). Mutazione on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 10). The Plan on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 26). CAT & ONION on Steam. Steam Store.