Best Nature Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,678 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 12/1/2024.
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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 17,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,447 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 7,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,104 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. 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 15,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,780 positive reviews and 299 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,232 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 2,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,167 positive reviews and 49 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 529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 525 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.75 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 | $4.75 |
| 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 1,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,099 positive reviews and 49 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 | 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 22,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,136 positive reviews and 1,769 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 1,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,854 positive reviews and 107 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.35 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 | $5.35 |
| 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 224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 223 positive reviews and 1 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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| 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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| 36 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 549 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/23/2020 | 92 | $4.75 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/19/2019 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/14/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $5.35 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/12/2024 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). 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, November 30). Penko Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Mutazione on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). The Plan on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). CAT & ONION on Steam. Steam Store.