Best Perma Death Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,256 Perma Death 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. Perma Death game rankings were last updated on 3/18/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Perma Death game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,492 positive reviews and 3,656 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 |
2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,958 positive reviews and 943 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
3. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,691 positive reviews and 158 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 | 6/12/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
4. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,746 positive reviews and 3,380 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 FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
5. Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Fight your way through the wastelands with powerful weaponry, collecting radiation to mutate some new limbs and abilities.
Nuclear Throne has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,160 positive reviews and 699 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nuclear Throne on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,907 positive reviews and 1,046 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
7. Brutal Orchestra
Brutal Orchestra is a Turn-Based Roguelike Strategy Game. You died, someone killed you. You are in Purgatory and you will never escape. Make a deal with the "demon" Bosch and set off into Purgatory finding all manner of demented friends and foes on your quest to get petty revenge.
Brutal Orchestra has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,722 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brutal Orchestra on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2021 |
| Franchise | ItsTheTalia |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Hellbent Games |
| Steam App Id | 1734320 |
8. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,610 positive reviews and 477 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $25.49 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 | $25.49 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
9. Star of Providence
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Star of Providence has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,572 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Star of Providence on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2017 |
| Developer | Team D-13 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 603960 |
10. Slice & Dice
Tactical dice-rolling roguelike combat. Take control of 5 heroes, each with their own unique dice. Fight your way through 20 levels of monsters and try to take on the final boss. If you lose a single fight you have to start over so be careful (and lucky!).
Slice & Dice has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,930 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slice & Dice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Perma Death Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Perma Death games available on Steam.
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| 2,328 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 6/12/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,479 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 214 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 321 | 12/5/2024 | 92 | $25.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 6/7/2017 | 92 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 97 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Brutal Orchestra on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 12). Slice & Dice on Steam. Steam Store.