Best Racing Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,041 Racing 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. Racing game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. SpeedRunners
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.
SpeedRunners holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Racing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,704 positive reviews and 2,181 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 SpeedRunners on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2016 |
| Developer | DoubleDutch Games |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 207140 |
2. Descenders
Descenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender?
Descenders has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,340 positive reviews and 937 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Descenders on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 5/7/2019 |
| Developer | RageSquid |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 681280 |
3. Vecter
Vecter is a fast-paced runner and shooter game where your goal is to survive by the skin of your teeth and raise hell in your path. You get in your ship, you push the throttle on max and then try to survive for as long as possible by annihilating anything that gets in your way.
Vecter has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,780 positive reviews and 118 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,285 positive reviews and 497 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 Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/13/2018 |
| Developer | LuGus Studios |
| Publisher | LuGus Studios |
| Steam App Id | 410340 |
5. Clustertruck
Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.
Clustertruck has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,488 positive reviews and 1,022 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 Clustertruck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2016 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 397950 |
6. SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
Like a bastard child of Quake 3 and Super Meat Boy, SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is truly hardcore and focuses on speed and fast reaction.
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,759 positive reviews and 148 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 SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2016 |
| Franchise | Pine Studio |
| Developer | Pine Studio |
| Publisher | Pine Studio |
| Steam App Id | 457210 |
7. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,458 positive reviews and 12,192 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, it is possible to play Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 4D Golf
Explore higher dimensions... with golf! Conquer mind-bending challenges, design your own 4D courses, and unlock new worlds and accessories as you golf your way through the 4th dimension and beyond!
4D Golf has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 407 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 4D Golf on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2024 |
| Developer | CodeParade |
| Publisher | CodeParade |
| Steam App Id | 2147950 |
9. DDNet
Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!
DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,170 positive reviews and 1,089 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, it is possible to play DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2020 |
| Developer | DDNet Team |
| Publisher | DDNet Team |
| Steam App Id | 412220 |
10. Race The Sun
You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!
Race The Sun has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,876 positive reviews and 399 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Race The Sun on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 253030 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 113 | 4/19/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 243 | 5/7/2019 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/14/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 279 | 9/13/2018 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 9/27/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/28/2016 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 61,581 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 3/22/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 544 | 8/17/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/9/2013 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Descenders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Vecter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Clustertruck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). 4D Golf on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Race The Sun on Steam. Steam Store.