Best Realistic Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 9,232 Realistic 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. Realistic game rankings were last updated on 12/14/2024.

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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Realistic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 786,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,775 positive reviews and 19,234 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 10/12/2012
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 227300

2. Mount & Blade: Warband

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

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Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Realistic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,284 positive reviews and 3,719 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 3/31/2010
Developer TaleWorlds Entertainment
Publisher TaleWorlds Entertainment
Steam App Id 48700

3. Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

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Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Realistic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,119,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,083,532 positive reviews and 36,145 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/29/2006
Developer Facepunch Studios
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 4000

4. American Truck Simulator

Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

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American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Realistic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,034 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,023 positive reviews and 5,011 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 2/2/2016
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 270880

5. Ravenfield

Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!

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Ravenfield has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Realistic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,324 positive reviews and 2,177 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ravenfield on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $17.99
Release Date 5/18/2017
Developer SteelRaven7
Publisher SteelRaven7
Steam App Id 636480

6. Being a DIK - Season 1

Being a DIK is a choice-driven adult Visual Novel focusing on the fun parts of college life. The game is packed with humor, sex, romance, drama and a rich story. Play as a young male attending college at B&R and guide him through the experience.

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Being a DIK - Season 1 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Realistic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,722 positive reviews and 381 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Being a DIK - Season 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $10.49
Release Date 2/13/2020
Developer Dr PinkCake
Publisher Dr PinkCake
Steam App Id 1126320

7. This War of Mine

In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.

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This War of Mine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Realistic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,189 positive reviews and 3,656 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play This War of Mine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $3.99
Release Date 11/14/2014
Franchise 11 bit studios
Developer 11 bit studios
Publisher 11 bit studios
Steam App Id 282070

8. The Powder Toy

The Powder Toy is a classic physics sandbox game, which simulates air pressure and velocity, heat, gravity and a countless number of interactions between different substances

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The Powder Toy has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Realistic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,366 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 The Powder Toy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/14/2024
Developer The Powder Toy Team
Publisher The Powder Toy Team
Steam App Id 1148350

9. Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..

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Project Zomboid has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Realistic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 336,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,836 positive reviews and 19,508 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 11/8/2013
Developer The Indie Stone
Publisher The Indie Stone
Steam App Id 108600

10. FreshWomen - Season 1

FreshWomen is a choice-driven adult Visual Novel focusing on the best parts of life. Become a freshman attending Minerva Bay College, romance girls and solve a mysterious incident. Your journey will be filled with comedy, drama, and lots of sex.

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FreshWomen - Season 1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Realistic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,294 positive reviews and 747 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FreshWomen - Season 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $13.99
Release Date 8/19/2022
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Steam App Id 1350650

More Realistic Linux Games on Steam

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 steam charts
17,268
10/12/2012
97
$19.99
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Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
2,997
3/31/2010
96
$4.99
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Garry's Mod steam charts
18,202
11/29/2006
96
$9.99
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American Truck Simulator steam charts
9,663
2/2/2016
96
$19.99
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Ravenfield steam charts
1,071
5/18/2017
95
$17.99
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Being a DIK - Season 1 steam charts
287
2/13/2020
94
$10.49
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This War of Mine steam charts
1,536
11/14/2014
93
$3.99
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The Powder Toy steam charts
121
6/14/2024
93
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Project Zomboid steam charts
24,855
11/8/2013
93
$19.99
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FreshWomen - Season 1 steam charts
116
8/19/2022
93
$13.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Ravenfield on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Being a DIK - Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). This War of Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). The Powder Toy on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). FreshWomen - Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.

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