Best Post-apocalyptic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,170 Post-apocalyptic 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. Post-apocalyptic game rankings were last updated on 11/26/2025.
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1. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Post-apocalyptic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,001,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 977,240 positive reviews and 24,700 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.
2. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,311 positive reviews and 3,631 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
3. Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Half-Life® 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life® adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions.
Half-Life 2: Episode Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,330 positive reviews and 1,210 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 473,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 450,665 positive reviews and 22,443 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/27/2015 |
| Franchise | Techland Publishing |
| Developer | Techland |
| Publisher | Techland |
| Steam App Id | 239140 |
5. Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Nuclear Throne has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,774 positive reviews and 711 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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.
6. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,966 positive reviews and 1,772 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2011 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 107100 |
7. The Talos Principle
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
The Talos Principle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,870 positive reviews and 1,493 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Talos Principle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2014 |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 257510 |
8. Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Project Zomboid has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 414,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 390,326 positive reviews and 23,935 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/8/2013 |
| Developer | The Indie Stone |
| Publisher | The Indie Stone |
| Steam App Id | 108600 |
9. LISA: The Painful
The miserable journey of a broken man...
LISA: The Painful has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,147 positive reviews and 666 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LISA: The Painful on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 12/15/2014 |
| Developer | Dingaling Productions |
| Publisher | Serenity Forge |
| Steam App Id | 335670 |
10. Plague Inc: Evolved
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.
Plague Inc: Evolved has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,664 positive reviews and 3,243 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Ndemic Creations |
| Developer | Ndemic Creations |
| Publisher | Ndemic Creations |
| Steam App Id | 246620 |
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| 22,742 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,359 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 10/10/2007 | 95 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 5,934 | 1/27/2015 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,106 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,361 | 11/8/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 12/15/2014 | 93 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 447 | 2/18/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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