Best Relaxing Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 14,458 Relaxing 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. Relaxing game rankings were last updated on 3/28/2025.

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1. Stardew Valley

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

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Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Relaxing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 866,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 853,131 positive reviews and 13,569 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 2/26/2016
Developer ConcernedApe
Publisher ConcernedApe
Steam App Id 413150

2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 816,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 796,646 positive reviews and 20,109 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

3. A Short Hike

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

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A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,414 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

4. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

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Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,062 positive reviews and 143 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/16/2020
Franchise GB Patch Games
Developer GB Patch Games
Publisher GB Patch Games
Steam App Id 1129190

5. TOEM: A Photo Adventure

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,846 positive reviews and 63 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 9/17/2021
Franchise popagenda
Developer Something We Made
Publishers
Steam App Id 1307580

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,291 positive reviews and 5,208 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

7. A Castle Full of Cats

A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡

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A Castle Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,928 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Castle Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.79
Release Date 11/9/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2070550

8. Juice Galaxy

Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.

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Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,883 positive reviews and 124 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/22/2023
Developer Fishlicka
Publisher J4D3D LLC
Steam App Id 1708150

9. shapez 2

Dive into a factory-building game with the focus on just that – building huge space factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle increasingly complex automation challenges at your own pace – you won’t have to worry about enemies.

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shapez 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,333 positive reviews and 194 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 8/15/2024
Franchise tobspr Games
Developer tobspr Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 2162800

10. Tiny Glade

Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

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Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,639 positive reviews and 458 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 9/23/2024
Developer Pounce Light
Publisher Pounce Light
Steam App Id 2198150

More Relaxing Linux Games on Steam

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Stardew Valley steam charts
51,413
2/26/2016
98
$14.99
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 steam charts
36,678
10/12/2012
97
$19.99
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A Short Hike steam charts
24
7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Our Life: Beginnings & Always steam charts
184
11/16/2020
96
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
15
9/17/2021
96
$19.99
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American Truck Simulator steam charts
7,971
2/2/2016
96
$19.99
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A Castle Full of Cats steam charts
10
11/9/2022
95
$2.79
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Juice Galaxy steam charts
40
11/22/2023
95
$4.99
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shapez 2 steam charts
586
8/15/2024
95
$24.99
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Tiny Glade steam charts
468
9/23/2024
95
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.

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