Best Psychological Horror Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,857 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 2/8/2026.
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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 24,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,519 positive reviews and 248 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 60,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,563 positive reviews and 1,022 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 25,347 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,909 positive reviews and 438 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 | 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 313,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 303,765 positive reviews and 10,127 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 5,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,239 positive reviews and 40 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 25,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,753 positive reviews and 571 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 132,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,645 positive reviews and 4,676 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Outlast on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| 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 25,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,005 positive reviews and 695 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. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,938 positive reviews and 555 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 |
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 5,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,848 positive reviews and 97 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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| 5,414 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 110 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 359 | 12/6/2025 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,399 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 3/29/2022 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 3/28/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 169 | 9/4/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 186 | 11/10/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Patrick's Parabox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Outlast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It on Steam. Steam Store.