Best Precision Platformer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,193 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 5/2/2024.
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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 93,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,879 positive reviews and 2,215 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 |
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 41,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,662 positive reviews and 1,740 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.24 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 | $5.24 |
| 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 9,552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,203 positive reviews and 349 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 34,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,197 positive reviews and 1,831 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 | 11/30/2010 |
| Developer | Team Meat |
| Steam App Id | 40800 |
5. Bzzzt
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a surprising story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Bzzzt has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 495 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2023 |
| Franchise | CINEMAX GAMES |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1293170 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,056 positive reviews and 164 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,759 positive reviews and 148 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 |
8. DDNet
Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!
DDNet 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 15,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,163 positive reviews and 1,087 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2020 |
| Developer | DDNet Team |
| Publisher | DDNet Team |
| Steam App Id | 412220 |
9. N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,801 positive reviews and 184 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. At the moment, it is possible to play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/25/2016 |
| Developer | Metanet Software Inc. |
| Publisher | Metanet Software Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 230270 |
10. You Have to Win the Game
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
You Have to Win the Game 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 5,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,239 positive reviews and 398 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/6/2014 |
| Franchise | Minor Key Games |
| Developer | Minor Key Games |
| Publisher | Minor Key Games |
| Steam App Id | 286100 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1,291 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,492 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 11/30/2010 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 11/13/2023 | 91 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 5/12/2021 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/28/2016 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 706 | 8/17/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 8/25/2016 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Super Meat Boy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Bzzzt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Huntdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 29). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). You Have to Win the Game on Steam. Steam Store.