Best PvE Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,330 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 4/3/2024.
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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 23,023 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,640 positive reviews and 383 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 404,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 384,946 positive reviews and 19,145 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 449,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 425,883 positive reviews and 23,731 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Iron Gate AB |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 892970 |
4. Mindustry
An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.
Mindustry has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,177 positive reviews and 754 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,966 positive reviews and 133 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,066 positive reviews and 183 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,919 positive reviews and 1,870 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 |
8. Chronicon
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Chronicon 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 8,968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,478 positive reviews and 490 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chronicon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 1,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,087 positive reviews and 30 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. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,145 positive reviews and 718 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 | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
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 | 50 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,961 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,209 | 2/2/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,054 | 9/26/2019 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 182 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 8/21/2020 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 209 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Mindustry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Half-Life: MMod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Chronicon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Slice & Dice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.