Best Philosophical Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,171 Philosophical 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. Philosophical game rankings were last updated on 1/24/2025.
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1. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Philosophical game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,712 positive reviews and 600 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
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 Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,227 positive reviews and 901 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. SOMA
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
SOMA has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,143 positive reviews and 1,780 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 | 9/22/2015 |
| Franchise | Frictional Games |
| Developer | Frictional Games |
| Publisher | Frictional Games |
| Steam App Id | 282140 |
4. The Talos Principle
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
The Talos Principle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,976 positive reviews and 1,440 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. At the moment, it is possible to play The Talos Principle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2014 |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 257510 |
5. The Procession to Calvary
Pilfer from pirates, conspire with cardinals and perform miracles with an incompetent magician. The Procession to Calvary is a Pythonesque adventure game made from Renaissance paintings, and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Four Last Things.
The Procession to Calvary has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,032 positive reviews and 23 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 | 4/9/2020 |
| Franchise | SUPERHOT & Co. |
| Developer | Joe Richardson |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1071130 |
6. The Red Strings Club
The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.
The Red Strings Club has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,665 positive reviews and 745 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 | 1/22/2018 |
| Franchise | Deconstructeam |
| Developer | Deconstructeam |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 589780 |
7. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,553 positive reviews and 254 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,056 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/8/2016 |
| Franchise | When They Cry Franchise |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 406550 |
9. The Swapper
What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.
The Swapper has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,878 positive reviews and 445 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run The Swapper on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/30/2013 |
| Developer | Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano |
| Publisher | Facepalm Games |
| Steam App Id | 231160 |
10. Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul
Take a personality test with a definitely-not-clingy demon girl.
Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Philosophical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 703 positive reviews and 21 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/8/2023 |
| Developer | Pyon Pyon Platinum |
| Publisher | Pyon Pyon Platinum |
| Steam App Id | 2266820 |
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| 88 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 9/22/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/9/2020 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/22/2018 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 7/8/2016 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/30/2013 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/8/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut 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, January 31). SOMA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). The Talos Principle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). The Procession to Calvary on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). The Red Strings Club on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). The Swapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul on Steam. Steam Store.