Best Physics Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,727 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 2/11/2025.
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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 423,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 417,625 positive reviews and 5,522 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 173,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 170,418 positive reviews and 2,665 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 236,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 230,551 positive reviews and 5,687 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 1,138,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,101,782 positive reviews and 36,602 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 71,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,551 positive reviews and 2,220 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 7,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,456 positive reviews and 117 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 68,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,635 positive reviews and 2,464 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 66,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,486 positive reviews and 2,540 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 25,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,060 positive reviews and 969 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. CATO: Buttered Cat
CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles，40+ skins
CATO: Buttered Cat 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 2,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,090 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 9/6/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
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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| 9,660 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 833 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,569 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29,043 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,135 | 5/18/2017 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,381 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,740 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 196 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 26). Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.