Best Perma Death Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,119 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 12/5/2024.
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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 108,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104,764 positive reviews and 3,593 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 Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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 27,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,397 positive reviews and 861 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.74 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 | $0.74 |
| 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 6,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,077 positive reviews and 152 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 73,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,851 positive reviews and 3,290 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 17,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,998 positive reviews and 682 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 24,615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,600 positive reviews and 1,015 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 1,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,616 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2021 |
| Franchise | ItsTheTalia |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Hellbent Games |
| Steam App Id | 1734320 |
8. 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,880 positive reviews and 49 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Star of Providence on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. 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 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,408 positive reviews and 396 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
10. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown 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 55,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,971 positive reviews and 3,257 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play XCOM: Enemy Unknown on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2012 |
| Franchise | XCOM Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 200510 |
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| 1,053 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 6/12/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,161 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 178 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,413 | 12/5/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 720 | 10/11/2012 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Brutal Orchestra on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Steam. Steam Store.