Best Precision Platformer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,628 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 12/5/2024.
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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 111,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,678 positive reviews and 2,820 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 |
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| 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 45,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,532 positive reviews and 1,884 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 9,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,497 positive reviews and 372 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 34,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,000 positive reviews and 1,886 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 cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Bzzzt has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Precision Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765 positive reviews and 11 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. Kitsune Tails
Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.
Kitsune Tails 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 681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 667 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitsune Games LLC |
| Developer | Kitsune Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1325260 |
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 3,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,302 positive reviews and 183 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. 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 2,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,783 positive reviews and 152 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. 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 3,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,896 positive reviews and 196 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 5,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,257 positive reviews and 399 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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| 1,627 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,013 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 11/30/2010 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/13/2023 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/1/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 5/12/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/28/2016 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 8/25/2016 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Super Meat Boy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Bzzzt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Kitsune Tails on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Huntdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). You Have to Win the Game on Steam. Steam Store.