Best Pixel Graphics Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 21,959 Pixel Graphics 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. Pixel Graphics game rankings were last updated on 10/18/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Pixel Graphics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 938,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 923,451 positive reviews and 14,567 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,444,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,407,951 positive reviews and 36,944 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.
3. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,996 positive reviews and 165 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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.
4. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,171 positive reviews and 227 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 Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
5. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,857 positive reviews and 966 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 OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
6. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 217,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 211,442 positive reviews and 5,620 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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 | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
7. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 358,756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 348,851 positive reviews and 9,905 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 11/4/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nicalis, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 250900 |
8. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 331,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321,868 positive reviews and 9,652 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 tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,805 positive reviews and 3,317 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
10. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,381 positive reviews and 345 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 63,528 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24,111 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,464 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,439 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 14,756 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,405 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,005 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 12). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 12). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.