Best Physics Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,018 Physics 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. Physics game rankings were last updated on 3/21/2025.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Physics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 429,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 423,532 positive reviews and 5,618 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,660 positive reviews and 2,690 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
3. Half-Life 2
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 240,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 235,108 positive reviews and 5,777 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
4. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,148,615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,111,753 positive reviews and 36,862 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 Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
5. Ravenfield
Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!
Ravenfield has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,312 positive reviews and 2,235 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Ravenfield on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 5/18/2017 |
| Developer | SteelRaven7 |
| Publisher | SteelRaven7 |
| Steam App Id | 636480 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,911 positive reviews and 124 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).
7. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,519 positive reviews and 2,559 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
8. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Tabletop Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,683 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,113 positive reviews and 2,570 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 not possible to play or run Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
9. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,700 positive reviews and 984 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
10. Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Kerbal Space Program has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,987 positive reviews and 6,083 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kerbal Space Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2015 |
| Franchise | Private Division |
| Developer | Squad |
| Publisher | Private Division |
| Steam App Id | 220200 |
More Physics Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Physics games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,339 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 394 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,428 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14,468 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 589 | 5/18/2017 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,184 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,420 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 130 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,920 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.