Best Realistic Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,947 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 6/30/2025.
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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.
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 836,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 815,903 positive reviews and 20,686 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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!
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 166,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,940 positive reviews and 3,792 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.
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 1,164,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,126,894 positive reviews and 37,258 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| 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.
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 174,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,723 positive reviews and 5,322 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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!
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 73,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,681 positive reviews and 2,275 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.79 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 | $10.79 |
| 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.
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 11,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,967 positive reviews and 391 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 Being a DIK - Season 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Developer | Dr PinkCake |
| Publisher | Dr PinkCake |
| Steam App Id | 1126320 |
7. 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
The Powder Toy 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 1,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,862 positive reviews and 29 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 |
8. 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..
Project Zomboid 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 381,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 359,393 positive reviews and 22,145 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.39 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 | $13.39 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2013 |
| Developer | The Indie Stone |
| Publisher | The Indie Stone |
| Steam App Id | 108600 |
9. 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.
FreshWomen - Season 1 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 17,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,017 positive reviews and 806 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 |
10. Plague Inc: Evolved
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.
Plague Inc: Evolved 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 56,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,966 positive reviews and 3,139 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Ndemic Creations |
| Developer | Ndemic Creations |
| Publisher | Ndemic Creations |
| Steam App Id | 246620 |
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| 30,456 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,329 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,987 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,247 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 5/18/2017 | 95 | $10.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 2/14/2020 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 6/14/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,080 | 11/8/2013 | 93 | $13.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 8/19/2022 | 93 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 2/18/2016 | 93 | $3.74 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Ravenfield on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Being a DIK - Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). The Powder Toy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Project Zomboid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). FreshWomen - Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Plague Inc: Evolved on Steam. Steam Store.