Best PvE Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 10,757 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.

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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 30,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,360 positive reviews and 522 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).

Release Date 8/20/2022
Developer Breadmen
Publisher Breadman
Steam App Id 1583720

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.

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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 3,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,691 positive reviews and 10 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 Kabuto Park on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
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.

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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 479,691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 456,909 positive reviews and 22,782 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 1/27/2015
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.

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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 24,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,830 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 possible to play Mindustry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 9/26/2019
Developer AnukenDev
Publisher AnukenDev
Steam App Id 1127400

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!

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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 51,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,517 positive reviews and 2,465 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!

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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 526,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 495,968 positive reviews and 30,935 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 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.

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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 5,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,203 positive reviews and 193 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!).

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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 2,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,359 positive reviews and 77 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).

Steam Price $8.99
Release Date 3/20/2024
Developer Tann
Publisher Tann
Steam App Id 1775490

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.

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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 1,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,278 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.09 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 $5.09
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.

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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 4,074 positive reviews and 188 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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9/26/2019
94
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2/18/2020
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93
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93
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3/20/2024
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92
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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 4). Mindustry on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 3). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). 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, March 3). Vital Shell on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.

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