Best Quick-Time Events Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 752 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 12/7/2024.
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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 131,530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,660 positive reviews and 7,870 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 | 2/9/2016 |
| 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 3,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,594 positive reviews and 244 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. 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 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,516 positive reviews and 271 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 |
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 3,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,443 positive reviews and 389 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. 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 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,733 positive reviews and 273 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 |
6. Rally Arcade Classics
Rev up your engines, it’s almost time to race back to the past with Rally Arcade Classics! Including 44 iconic cars from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, and 48 thrilling tracks to rev up their engines to the max while drifting every close turn, you will never run out of challenges to take upon.
Rally Arcade Classics has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 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 35 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2837580 |
7. 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 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Quick-Time Events games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2022 |
| Developer | EDGE-GAMES |
| Publisher | Edge Games |
| Steam App Id | 2084820 |
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 6,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,124 positive reviews and 1,246 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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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,034 | 2/9/2016 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/14/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 4/15/2019 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/6/2017 | 87 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 7/11/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/23/2024 | 81 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/1/2023 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/14/2022 | 79 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 6/1/2022 | 78 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 1/28/2015 | 78 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Costume Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Train Valley 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Press X to Not Die on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Hamster Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Rally Arcade Classics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). Data Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Gold Drill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Square Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.