Best PvE Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,445 PvE 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. PvE game rankings were last updated on 1/22/2026.
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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 PvE game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,135 positive reviews and 520 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. Kabuto Park
Enjoy summer in Kabuto Park! Catch the cutest bugs, train them and win the Summer Beetle Battles Championship in this tiny bug collection game! Upgrade your equipment to find rarer, stronger and shinier little friends.
Kabuto Park has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,439 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kabuto Park on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 5/28/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Doot Tiny Games |
| Steam App Id | 3376990 |
3. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 476,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 454,155 positive reviews and 22,637 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2015 |
| Franchise | Techland Publishing |
| Developer | Techland |
| Publisher | Techland |
| Steam App Id | 239140 |
4. Mindustry
An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.
Mindustry has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,541 positive reviews and 1,012 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 Mindustry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Besiege has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,286 positive reviews and 2,443 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 Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Spiderling Studios |
| Developer | Spiderling Studios |
| Publisher | Spiderling Studios |
| Steam App Id | 346010 |
6. Valheim
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Valheim has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 523,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492,720 positive reviews and 30,374 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Iron Gate AB |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 892970 |
7. Half-Life: MMod
Half-Life 1: MMod is a free, fan made modification for Half-Life aiming to refine player's arsenal and further expand player's combat options. Featuring AI tweaks, VFX and SFX overhaul in spirit of original, additional weapon functionality and bug fixes, while keeping most changes optional.
Half-Life: MMod has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,162 positive reviews and 190 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 Half-Life: MMod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | MMod Team |
| Publisher | Gunship_Mark_II |
| Steam App Id | 1761270 |
8. Slice & Dice
Tactical dice-rolling roguelike combat. Take control of 5 heroes, each with their own unique dice. Fight your way through 20 levels of monsters and try to take on the final boss. If you lose a single fight you have to start over so be careful (and lucky!).
Slice & Dice has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,321 positive reviews and 74 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 Slice & Dice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Vital Shell
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Vital Shell has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 955 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/7/2026 |
| Developer | MarvinWizard |
| Publisher | MarvinWizard |
| Steam App Id | 3741860 |
10. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,075 positive reviews and 187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Game Smithing |
| Developer | Game Smithing Limited |
| Publisher | Game Smithing Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2113430 |
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| 90 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 5/28/2025 | 96 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,236 | 1/26/2015 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 451 | 9/26/2019 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,229 | 2/2/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 187 | 1/7/2026 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Mindustry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Valheim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Half-Life: MMod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Slice & Dice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Vital Shell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.