Best Quick-Time Events Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 968 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 9/29/2025.

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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”.

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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 140,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,008 positive reviews and 8,345 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

2. Costume Quest

A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.

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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 3,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,683 positive reviews and 248 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
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!

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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 3,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,549 positive reviews and 396 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.74 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 $0.74
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!

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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 2,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,661 positive reviews and 294 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Train Valley 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 4/15/2019
Franchise META Publishing
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Steam App Id 602320

5. Kollywood: The Game

Kollywood: The Game is a stop motion video, comedy game with quick-time event fight scenes inspired by Tamil Cinema.

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Kollywood: The Game has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90 positive reviews and 2 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 4/14/2025
Developer KollywoodGameStudios
Publisher KollywoodGameStudios
Steam App Id 3545940

6. ゴールド漁師 (金條釣手)

Follow VTUBER Omaimaimaii and pick up the fishing rod! Hook up the gold bars! Defend against the shameless marine creatures

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ゴールド漁師 (金條釣手) has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 4/1/2025
Developer shico1011
Publisher Omaimaimaii
Steam App Id 3519540

7. 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!

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Hamster Playground has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,835 positive reviews and 307 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 7/11/2024
Franchise We Dig Games
Developer Mass Creation
Publisher We Dig Games
Steam App Id 1442670

8. Legends of Savvarah: Children of the Sun

A fantasy interactive story (visual novel) where the mysteries of ancient gods, enigmas of bygone eras, magic, and the complex relationships between various beings are intricately woven together.

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Legends of Savvarah: Children of the Sun has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.59 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 $3.59
Release Date 1/23/2025
Franchise ST Sinovar
Developer ST_Sinovar
Publisher ST_Sinovar
Steam App Id 2416490

9. Mini City: Mayhem

Build, plan, and flourish while the time is running! Mini City: Mayhem is a chaos-filled city-builder where you build against time. Become the mayor of a tiny town, plop down tiny building blocks to build a working city to progress. Become the greatest urban planner of all time!

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Mini City: Mayhem has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.89 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 $3.89
Release Date 2/17/2025
Franchise Rogue Duck Interactive
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Steam App Id 2517440

10. Ship, Inc.

Run a wholesome shipping business! Ship, Inc. is a cozy job simulator where you are a packaging employee in a parcel shipment company. Follow the shipment orders, choose the package size, and prepare parcels. Upgrade your office, deliver orders safely and quickly!

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Ship, Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 902 positive reviews and 171 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 Ship, Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 6/23/2025
Franchise Gamersky Games
Developer Rogue Duck Interactive
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Steam App Id 3496000

More Quick-Time Events Linux Games on Steam

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Rise of the Tomb Raider™ steam charts
5,723
2/9/2016
93
$2.99
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Costume Quest steam charts
25
10/14/2011
90
$1.99
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Press X to Not Die steam charts
2
10/6/2017
87
$0.74
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Train Valley 2 steam charts
195
4/15/2019
86
$2.99
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Kollywood: The Game steam charts
1
4/14/2025
86
Free
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ゴールド漁師 (金條釣手) steam charts
2
4/1/2025
84
Free
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Hamster Playground steam charts
23
7/11/2024
82
Free
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Legends of Savvarah: Children of the Sun steam charts
1
1/23/2025
81
$3.59
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Mini City: Mayhem steam charts
1
2/17/2025
80
$3.89
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Ship, Inc. steam charts
139
6/23/2025
80
$5.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Costume Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Press X to Not Die on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Train Valley 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Kollywood: The Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). ゴールド漁師 (金條釣手) on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Hamster Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Legends of Savvarah: Children of the Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Mini City: Mayhem on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Ship, Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.

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