Best Quick-Time Events Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 601 Quick-Time Events 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. Quick-Time Events game rankings were last updated on 5/10/2024.
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1. Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Quick-Time Events game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,156 positive reviews and 7,569 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $5.99 |
Release Date | 2/9/2016 |
Franchise | Eidos Montréal |
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Steam App Id | 391220 |
2. Costume Quest
A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.
Costume Quest has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,500 positive reviews and 245 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Costume Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 10/14/2011 |
Developer | Double Fine Productions |
Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
Steam App Id | 115100 |
3. Press X to Not Die
A ridiculous live-action B-movie adventure you will never forget! You wake up to find your town in chaos. Everyone has gone crazy and is just attacking each other! A cryptic message is the secret to survival-- Press X to not die!
Press X to Not Die has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,367 positive reviews and 378 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
Steam Price | $2.99 |
Release Date | 10/6/2017 |
Developer | All Seeing Eye Games |
Publisher | All Seeing Eye Games |
Steam App Id | 402330 |
4. Train Valley 2
Build bigger and more complex railway networks than ever before! Building on the success of the original, you’ll get more of what you loved about the original and then some. With increasingly difficult and complex challenges from local industries, the Valley has never felt so vast! ALL ABOARD!
Train Valley 2 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,364 positive reviews and 258 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Train Valley 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $14.99 |
Release Date | 4/15/2019 |
Franchise | META Publishing |
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Steam App Id | 602320 |
5. Hamster Playground
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats!
Hamster Playground has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,337 positive reviews and 180 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
Release Date | 8/22/2022 |
Franchise | We Dig Games |
Developer | Mass Creation |
Publisher | We Dig Games |
Steam App Id | 1442670 |
6. Data Garden
A text-less comic-game hybrid about data, interaction and digital identity playable with only one button.
Data Garden has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
Developer | Shaman Garage |
Publisher | Shaman Garage |
Steam App Id | 2644670 |
7. Gold Drill
Gold Drill is a classic arcade puzzle game where you connect pipes. Clear the stage and enjoy the rewards the girls give you!
Gold Drill has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Gold Drill on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $4.99 |
Release Date | 9/14/2022 |
Developer | EDGE-GAMES |
Publisher | Edge Games |
Steam App Id | 2084820 |
8. Prison Life 2
Play as a Prisoner or a Guard with up to 12 players(or alone) in an online prison game. Loot, Craft, and make your way to the exit, or investigate and arrest wanted players as a guard!
Prison Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Square Journey
Square Journey is a minimalist arcade game that aims to help Square reach the depths of his inner dungeon in search of a greater understanding of himself.
Square Journey has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $0.99 |
Release Date | 6/1/2022 |
Developer | Solo Philosopher |
Publisher | Solo Philosopher |
Steam App Id | 1997550 |
10. Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,729 positive reviews and 1,150 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 1/28/2015 |
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Steam App Id | 312840 |
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1,553 | 2/9/2016 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | ||
6 | 10/14/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/6/2017 | 87 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | ||
217 | 4/15/2019 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
40 | 8/22/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 12/1/2023 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 9/14/2022 | 79 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
6 | 3/30/2023 | 78 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
0 | 6/1/2022 | 78 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | ||
19 | 1/28/2015 | 78 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Costume Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Press X to Not Die on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Train Valley 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Hamster Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Data Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). Gold Drill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). Prison Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). Square Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.