Best Quick-Time Events Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,091 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 2/14/2026.
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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 148,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,570 positive reviews and 8,708 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 1/28/2016 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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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 4,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,782 positive reviews and 250 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 | 10/15/2011 |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 115100 |
3. Kollywood: The Game
Kollywood: The Game is a stop motion video, comedy game with quick-time event fight scenes inspired by Tamil Cinema.
Kollywood: The Game 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 102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101 positive reviews and 1 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,601 positive reviews and 399 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,723 positive reviews and 310 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 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 | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 4/15/2019 |
| Franchise | META Publishing |
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| Steam App Id | 602320 |
6. Growing Things Up - Season 1
An adult visual novel about desire, trust and the secrets we try to hide even from ourselves. In South Lake, every choice reveals scars, silent manipulations and paths that bring you closer to or further from who you truly are.
Growing Things Up - Season 1 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 297 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
7. Cats & Cups
Play as a barista in a cat-inspired coffee shop, where your customers are cats! Brew coffee and various drinks. Wholesome and cozy hand-drawn art, various mini-games and a lot of cats & coffee! Learn to craft complex orders, keep your catstomers happy. 🐱☕
Cats & Cups has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 656 positive reviews and 78 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 not possible to play or run Cats & Cups on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/1/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Rogue Duck Interactive |
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| Steam App Id | 3521410 |
8. 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
ゴールド漁師 (金條釣手) has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41 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 |
9. Many Mini Typing Games
Chase high scores in a series of breakneck typing minigames! Keep up with keyboard-mashing cats, banana-wielding monkey-cowboys and more as you QWERTY your way to new heights!
Many Mini Typing Games has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.39 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 | $5.39 |
| Release Date | 2/9/2026 |
| Developer | GirambQuamb |
| Publisher | GirambQuamb |
| Steam App Id | 2918930 |
10. 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 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,845 positive reviews and 315 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 |
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| 2,045 | 1/28/2016 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/15/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/14/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/6/2017 | 87 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 4/15/2019 | 86 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 1/18/2026 | 86 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 11/1/2025 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/9/2026 | 83 | $5.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 7/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Costume Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Kollywood: The Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 7). Press X to Not Die on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Train Valley 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). Growing Things Up - Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Cats & Cups on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). ゴールド漁師 (金條釣手) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). Many Mini Typing Games on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Hamster Playground on Steam. Steam Store.