Best Physics Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,414 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 7/4/2024.
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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 397,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 392,283 positive reviews and 5,158 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 159,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,462 positive reviews and 2,457 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide.
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 194,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,168 positive reviews and 4,706 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 1,079,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,044,576 positive reviews and 35,279 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 Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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 67,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,759 positive reviews and 2,098 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 Ravenfield on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 5/18/2017 |
| Developer | SteelRaven7 |
| Publisher | SteelRaven7 |
| Steam App Id | 636480 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,291 positive reviews and 2,017 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,719 positive reviews and 63 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 62,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,228 positive reviews and 2,392 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 not possible to play or run Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Physics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,429 positive reviews and 2,124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2020 |
| Developer | Spiderling Studios |
| Publisher | Spiderling Studios |
| Steam App Id | 346010 |
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 121,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,728 positive reviews and 6,075 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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 | 4,008 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,049 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,386 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18,958 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,078 | 5/18/2017 | 95 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,396 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,870 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 593 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,919 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 6). Ravenfield on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 7). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 29). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 3). Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 1). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 23). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.