Best Nonlinear Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,975 Nonlinear 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. Nonlinear game rankings were last updated on 1/3/2025.
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1. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Nonlinear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,450 positive reviews and 118 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Pilgrims
Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?
Pilgrims has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,729 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 10/7/2019 |
| Franchise | Amanita Design |
| Developer | Amanita Design |
| Publisher | Amanita Design |
| Steam App Id | 1049280 |
3. Antichamber
Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.
Antichamber has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,152 positive reviews and 839 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Antichamber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2013 |
| Developer | Alexander Bruce |
| Publisher | Demruth |
| Steam App Id | 219890 |
4. Class of '09
This is the anti-visual novel. Instead of playing as some guy magically able to score with beautiful anime girls, YOU play the anime girl and create mass chaos in the lives of your potential "suitors". Earnest comedy, social accuracy, and late 2000's aesthetic await you in Class of '09!
Class of '09 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,149 positive reviews and 285 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 Class of '09 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Linelith
Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.
Linelith has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 769 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 5/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1923790 |
6. Majotori
How many lives will your ignorance ruin?
Majotori has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,800 positive reviews and 61 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 588730 |
7. Pools
Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping towards at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.
Pools has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,843 positive reviews and 195 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.79 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.
| Steam Price | $9.79 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Franchise | UNIKAT Label |
| Developer | Tensori |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2663530 |
8. The Crown of Leaves
Roui, a resilient city dandy, a half-educated jeweler and the author of scientific magic articles, was met with a colossal failure and must return to his homeland Latori.
The Crown of Leaves has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,952 positive reviews and 79 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 11/26/2018 |
| Developer | Lingrimm |
| Publisher | The Broken Horn |
| Steam App Id | 604330 |
9. I'm on Observation Duty 4
A spot the difference -type of puzzle horror game about monitoring live surveillance camera footage and spotting anomalies. Anomalies range from furniture movement to intruders. Fix anomalies by filing reports. You will need sharp eyes and good memory. The goal is to survive the entire night.
I'm on Observation Duty 4 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 741 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
10. MetaWare High School (Demo)
How do you see the world when nothing is real? An experimental metafictional visual novel.
MetaWare High School (Demo) has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 650 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 MetaWare High School (Demo) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2020 |
| Developer | Not Fun Games |
| Publisher | Not Fun Games |
| Steam App Id | 1194740 |
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| 8 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/7/2019 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/31/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 6/10/2021 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/19/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/28/2017 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 4/26/2024 | 91 | $9.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/26/2018 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/22/2021 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/2/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). Pilgrims on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Antichamber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Class of '09 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Majotori on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). Pools on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). The Crown of Leaves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). I'm on Observation Duty 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). MetaWare High School (Demo) on Steam. Steam Store.