Best Precision Platformer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,420 Precision Platformer 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. Precision Platformer game rankings were last updated on 12/24/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Precision Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130,769 positive reviews and 3,454 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 |
2. Ultimate Chicken Horse
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.
Ultimate Chicken Horse has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,942 positive reviews and 2,179 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 | 3/4/2016 |
| Developer | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Publisher | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Steam App Id | 386940 |
3. VVVVVV
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,930 positive reviews and 389 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 | 9/7/2010 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 70300 |
4. Super Meat Boy
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Super Meat Boy has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,402 positive reviews and 1,999 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 11/30/2010 |
| Developer | Team Meat |
| Steam App Id | 40800 |
5. Ambidextro
A multi-player game for a single player. Learn to control 2 characters at the same time, one with each hand. Achieve ambidexterity and rescue both the prince and the princess at the same time.
Ambidextro has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,245 positive reviews and 23 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.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2025 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 3445580 |
6. Garbanzo Quest
GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!
Garbanzo Quest has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.59 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Garbanzo Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.59 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2105910 |
7. Huntdown
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Huntdown has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,821 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Easy Trigger Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 598550 |
8. SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
Like a bastard child of Quake 3 and Super Meat Boy, SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is truly hardcore and focuses on speed and fast reaction.
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,851 positive reviews and 159 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2016 |
| Franchise | Pine Studio |
| Developer | Pine Studio |
| Publisher | Pine Studio |
| Steam App Id | 457210 |
9. FALLSTRUKTUR
It takes a while to go back to sleep, but inevitably, you return. To dream of the Fallstruktur.
FALLSTRUKTUR has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 704 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 684 positive reviews and 20 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/6/2025 |
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| Publisher | Stuffed Wombat |
| Steam App Id | 3674270 |
10. Jaded
A fast-paced platformer where you can slash, dash, and control time. Slow down the frenzy of combat and find the right moment to strike! Then, aim the 360-degree dash and zoom away at lightning speed! Master your abilities to maneuver around obstacles and vaporize foes before they can touch you.
Jaded has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,916 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Jaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2025 |
| Developer | ShellSnore Games |
| Publisher | ShellSnore Games |
| Steam App Id | 1932570 |
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| 1,755 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 286 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 11/30/2010 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2025 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/4/2024 | 91 | $9.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 5/12/2021 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 7/28/2016 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/6/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/24/2025 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Super Meat Boy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Ambidextro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 3). Garbanzo Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Huntdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). FALLSTRUKTUR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Jaded on Steam. Steam Store.