Best Psychological Horror Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,248 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 1/28/2025.
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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 20,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,346 positive reviews and 178 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 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| 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 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,507 positive reviews and 874 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 not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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 20,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,486 positive reviews and 325 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 | 2/26/2021 |
| 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 251,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 242,880 positive reviews and 8,295 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. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza 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 23,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,819 positive reviews and 500 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 |
6. 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 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,926 positive reviews and 30 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 |
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 123,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,933 positive reviews and 4,374 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 Outlast on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Red Barrels |
| Developer | Red Barrels |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
| Steam App Id | 238320 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,859 positive reviews and 601 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 |
9. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut 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 21,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,587 positive reviews and 595 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,785 positive reviews and 500 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 | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
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| 5,240 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 12/8/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,990 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 3/29/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 9/4/2013 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 145 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 167 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 31). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Patrick's Parabox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Outlast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.