Best Robots Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,414 Robots 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. Robots game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2024.
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1. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Besiege holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Robots game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,390 positive reviews and 2,175 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Spiderling Studios |
| Developer | Spiderling Studios |
| Publisher | Spiderling Studios |
| Steam App Id | 346010 |
2. The Talos Principle
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
The Talos Principle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,546 positive reviews and 1,414 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Talos Principle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2014 |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 257510 |
3. Rusted Warfare - RTS
{{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.
Rusted Warfare - RTS has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,348 positive reviews and 181 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 Rusted Warfare - RTS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2017 |
| Developer | Corroding Games |
| Publisher | Corroding Games |
| Steam App Id | 647960 |
4. Primordia
Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.
Primordia has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,131 positive reviews and 105 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2012 |
| Franchise | Wormwood Studios |
| Developer | Wormwood Studios |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 227000 |
5. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,664 positive reviews and 1,194 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
6. SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
SteamWorld Dig 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,870 positive reviews and 321 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
7. SteamWorld Heist
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
SteamWorld Heist has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,919 positive reviews and 173 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.04 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 | $1.04 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2016 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 322190 |
8. Bzzzt
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Bzzzt has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 759 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2023 |
| Franchise | CINEMAX GAMES |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1293170 |
9. Choice of Robots
Your robots will change the world! Will you show them the true meaning of love, or conquer Alaska with your robot army? A 300,000-word epic interactive sci-fi novel.
Choice of Robots has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,908 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 12/19/2014 |
| Developer | Choice of Games |
| Publisher | Choice of Games |
| Steam App Id | 339350 |
10. Gravity Circuit
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Gravity Circuit has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,251 positive reviews and 108 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 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 | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2023 |
| Franchise | PID Games |
| Developer | Domesticated Ant Games |
| Publisher | PID Games |
| Steam App Id | 858710 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 354 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 628 | 12/11/2014 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 7/14/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/5/2012 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 6/7/2016 | 92 | $1.04 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/13/2023 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/19/2014 | 91 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 7/13/2023 | 91 | $8.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). The Talos Principle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Rusted Warfare - RTS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Primordia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). SteamWorld Heist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Bzzzt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Choice of Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Gravity Circuit on Steam. Steam Store.