Best PvE Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,533 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 1/25/2025.
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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 27,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,008 positive reviews and 472 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 442,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 421,597 positive reviews and 20,775 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.
3. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical 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 #3 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,873 positive reviews and 2,220 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 |
4. 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 487,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 460,706 positive reviews and 27,288 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,172 positive reviews and 879 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,712 positive reviews and 171 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 |
7. Take me, Vitaly
Do you remember the Scary Movie? I do ;) So... In every woman's life, there comes a moment when she walks into the wrong door... The last thing I remember is a masquerade party at a nightclub and a tall, muscular man with a Belarusian accent who offered to buy me a cocktail...
Take me, Vitaly 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 981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 968 positive reviews and 13 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/11/2024 |
| Developer | Старый Билд |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2144590 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,089 positive reviews and 185 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. 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,871 positive reviews and 65 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).
10. Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op is a co-operative game originally based around Valve Software's Half-Life. In this game players must work together against computer controlled enemies and solve puzzles as a team.
Sven Co-op 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 31,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,053 positive reviews and 1,965 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Sven Co-op on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Sven Co-op team |
| Publisher | Sven Co-op team |
| Steam App Id | 225840 |
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| 174 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,457 | 1/27/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 644 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37,392 | 2/2/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 817 | 9/26/2019 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/11/2024 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 223 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Valheim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Mindustry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Half-Life: MMod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Take me, Vitaly on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 19). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Slice & Dice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.