Best Pixel Graphics Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 17,749 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 11/21/2024.
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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 780,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 767,381 positive reviews and 12,993 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 1,346,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,312,976 positive reviews and 33,388 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 19,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,424 positive reviews and 174 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 17,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,356 positive reviews and 141 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 309,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 301,320 positive reviews and 7,824 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,455 positive reviews and 829 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 |
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 192,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,370 positive reviews and 5,319 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,186 positive reviews and 2,788 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Pixel Graphics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270,830 positive reviews and 8,191 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).
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 20,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,098 positive reviews and 322 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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| 90,014 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,549 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,519 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39,612 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43,295 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,667 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30,954 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 73 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.