Best Noir Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 988 Noir 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. Noir game rankings were last updated on 10/16/2024.
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1. Gunpoint
Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.
Gunpoint holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Noir game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,660 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Gunpoint on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/3/2013 |
| Franchise | Suspicious Developments |
| Developer | Suspicious Developments |
| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 206190 |
2. Primordia
Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.
Primordia has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Noir games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,117 positive reviews and 105 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2012 |
| Franchise | Wormwood Studios |
| Developer | Wormwood Studios |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 227000 |
3. Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Noir games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,553 positive reviews and 168 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/23/2024 |
| Developer | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Publisher | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Steam App Id | 2637990 |
4. Unavowed
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Unavowed has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Noir games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,182 positive reviews and 88 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2018 |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 336140 |
5. Blackwell Epiphany
The last game in the Blackwell series.
Blackwell Epiphany has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Noir games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 878 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2014 |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 236930 |
6. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1
On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Noir games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 535 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1129920 |
7. Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate
Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.
Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Noir games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 474 positive reviews and 6 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2023 |
| Developer | Videlectrix |
| Publisher | Videlectrix |
| Steam App Id | 2442020 |
8. Word Game
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!
Word Game has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Noir games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,381 positive reviews and 353 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Word Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Race The Sun
You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!
Race The Sun has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Noir games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,880 positive reviews and 400 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Race The Sun on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 253030 |
10. Critters for Sale
Experience death from the comfort of your seat.
Critters for Sale has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Noir games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,202 positive reviews and 58 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| 2 | 6/3/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/5/2012 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/23/2024 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/8/2018 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/24/2014 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/11/2023 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 1/21/2022 | 91 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 12/9/2013 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/3/2021 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 20). Primordia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Duck Detective: The Secret Salami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Unavowed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Blackwell Epiphany on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 21). Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Word Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Race The Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Critters for Sale on Steam. Steam Store.