Best Nature Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 3,709 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 12/7/2024.

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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.

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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 17,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,526 positive reviews and 141 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 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

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!

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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 7,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,129 positive reviews and 55 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.

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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 15,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,516 positive reviews and 315 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.

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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 1,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,235 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.

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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.

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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 532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 528 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. The Plan

A fly ascends to the skies, pondering the pointlessness of its brief existence.

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The Plan 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 22,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,146 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

8. 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?

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Mutazione 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 1,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,102 positive reviews and 50 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

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.

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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 1,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,864 positive reviews and 107 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
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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!

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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 230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 229 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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Steam App Id 2781210

More Nature Linux Games on Steam

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
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9/17/2021
96
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Tiny Glade steam charts
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9/23/2024
95
$14.99
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South Scrimshaw, Part One steam charts
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94
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Swallow the Sea steam charts
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9/3/2021
93
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Penko Park steam charts
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10/23/2020
92
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The Plan steam charts
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90
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Mutazione steam charts
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90
$19.99
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Luna's Fishing Garden steam charts
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6/16/2021
90
$7.99
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90
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). 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, December 9). Penko Park on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). The Plan on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Mutazione on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). CAT & ONION on Steam. Steam Store.

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