Best Nature Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,160 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 4/25/2025.
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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 18,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,591 positive reviews and 157 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 8,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,164 positive reviews and 65 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 19,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,976 positive reviews and 468 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. 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 1,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,343 positive reviews and 11 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 2,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,222 positive reviews and 55 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 |
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 572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 566 positive reviews and 6 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. 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 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,138 positive reviews and 300 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 280 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 |
9. 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 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 484 positive reviews and 11 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 | 3/20/2025 |
| Franchise | TNgineers |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2355150 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,254 positive reviews and 1,776 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 |
More Nature Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Nature games available on Steam.
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| 35 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 407 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/23/2020 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,057 | 3/4/2025 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/12/2024 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 3/20/2025 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/14/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 21). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Penko Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Two Point Museum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). CAT & ONION on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Mudborne: Frog Management Sim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). The Plan on Steam. Steam Store.