Best Psychological Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,501 Psychological 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 game rankings were last updated on 3/26/2026.
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1. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Psychological game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,469 positive reviews and 524 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Inscryption has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 142,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,515 positive reviews and 4,484 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
3. Finding Paradise
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,432 positive reviews and 449 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,191 positive reviews and 562 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 |
5. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,816 positive reviews and 170 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,663 positive reviews and 976 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 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 | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
7. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,530 positive reviews and 3,225 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
8. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,750 positive reviews and 1,135 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
9. Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,540 positive reviews and 686 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Nikita Kryukov |
| Steam App Id | 1604000 |
10. Until Then
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Until Then has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Psychological games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,795 positive reviews and 454 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2024 |
| Franchise | Maximum Entertainment |
| Developer | Polychroma Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1574820 |
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| 47 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,279 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 160 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 12/16/2021 | 94 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 6/25/2024 | 94 | $8.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). Until Then on Steam. Steam Store.