Best Open World Survival Craft Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 797 Open World Survival Craft 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. Open World Survival Craft game rankings were last updated on 6/16/2025.
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1. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Open World Survival Craft game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,411,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,376,382 positive reviews and 35,588 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.
2. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 315,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 306,412 positive reviews and 9,123 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 tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,181 positive reviews and 3,710 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
4. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 453,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 432,035 positive reviews and 21,366 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.
5. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Besiege has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,509 positive reviews and 2,261 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Spiderling Studios |
| Developer | Spiderling Studios |
| Publisher | Spiderling Studios |
| Steam App Id | 346010 |
6. Valheim
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Valheim has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 500,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 472,292 positive reviews and 28,459 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/2/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Iron Gate AB |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 892970 |
7. Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Project Zomboid has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 379,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 357,074 positive reviews and 22,000 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/8/2013 |
| Developer | The Indie Stone |
| Publisher | The Indie Stone |
| Steam App Id | 108600 |
8. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,133 positive reviews and 1,092 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
9. Core Keeper
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Core Keeper has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,319 positive reviews and 3,956 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
| Franchise | Fireshine Games |
| Developer | Pugstorm |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1621690 |
10. Aground
As one of the last human survivors, you find yourself stranded on an uninhabited island. With a few other victims of the crash, can you craft, mine, and build your way to survival?
Aground has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,738 positive reviews and 108 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/17/2020 |
| Franchise | FancyFishGames |
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| Steam App Id | 876650 |
More Open World Survival Craft Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Open World Survival Craft games available on Steam.
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| 19,592 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23,762 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,756 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,744 | 1/27/2025 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 169 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,813 | 2/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,189 | 11/8/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 449 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,337 | 8/27/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 4/17/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Aground on Steam. Steam Store.