Best Pixel Graphics Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 18,363 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 1/2/2025.
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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 841,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 828,607 positive reviews and 13,279 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 1,365,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,331,381 positive reviews and 34,025 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,091 positive reviews and 172 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 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,886 positive reviews and 146 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
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 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,904 positive reviews and 861 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 | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 322,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314,517 positive reviews and 8,358 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,811 positive reviews and 5,387 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 |
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 291,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 283,188 positive reviews and 8,394 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 113,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,777 positive reviews and 2,886 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| 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 20,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,397 positive reviews and 323 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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| 72,575 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,551 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,620 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24,435 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,286 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 26,543 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,543 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.