Best Psychological Horror Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,119 Psychological Horror 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. Psychological Horror game rankings were last updated on 3/3/2026.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,880 positive reviews and 253 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,123 positive reviews and 1,037 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
3. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,248 positive reviews and 455 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2025 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
4. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 317,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 307,084 positive reviews and 10,234 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undertale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Patrick's Parabox
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.
Patrick's Parabox has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,320 positive reviews and 41 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Patrick's Parabox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1260520 |
6. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,958 positive reviews and 579 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
7. Outlast
Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.
Outlast has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 133,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128,657 positive reviews and 4,716 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Outlast on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Red Barrels |
| Developer | Red Barrels |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
| Steam App Id | 238320 |
8. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,704 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,144 positive reviews and 560 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
9. Sally Face - Episode One
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Sally Face - Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,282 positive reviews and 706 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 | 12/14/2016 |
| Developer | Portable Moose |
| Publisher | Portable Moose |
| Steam App Id | 541570 |
10. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,220 positive reviews and 120 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 11/10/2025 |
| Developer | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Publisher | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Steam App Id | 4122860 |
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| 4,940 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 152 | 12/6/2025 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,428 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 3/29/2022 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 3/28/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 418 | 9/4/2013 | 95 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 182 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 11/10/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 3). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 14). Patrick's Parabox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Outlast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 18). Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It on Steam. Steam Store.