Best Precision Platformer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,485 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 2/7/2026.
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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 136,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,620 positive reviews and 3,508 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 51,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,307 positive reviews and 2,197 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 10,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,962 positive reviews and 391 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 36,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,594 positive reviews and 2,009 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| 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 1,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,272 positive reviews and 24 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 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 547 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 4,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,867 positive reviews and 215 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 | 5/12/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Easy Trigger Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 598550 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 890 positive reviews and 29 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,858 positive reviews and 160 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 SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2016 |
| Franchise | Pine Studio |
| Developer | Pine Studio |
| Publisher | Pine Studio |
| Steam App Id | 457210 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,222 positive reviews and 216 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 | 8/25/2016 |
| Developer | Metanet Software Inc. |
| Publisher | Metanet Software Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 230270 |
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| 1,497 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 441 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 128 | 11/30/2010 | 93 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2025 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/4/2024 | 92 | $9.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 5/12/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 8/6/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 7/28/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 8/25/2016 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Super Meat Boy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Ambidextro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 3). Garbanzo Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Huntdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). FALLSTRUKTUR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) on Steam. Steam Store.