Best Robots Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,699 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 6/26/2025.

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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!

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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 49,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,546 positive reviews and 2,267 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.49 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 $1.49
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).

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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 31,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,446 positive reviews and 1,463 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.49 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 $4.49
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.

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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 6,295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,085 positive reviews and 210 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. 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.

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Aperture Desk Job 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 23,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,581 positive reviews and 1,231 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.

Release Date 3/1/2022
Franchise Valve
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 1902490

5. 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.

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Primordia 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 3,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,200 positive reviews and 108 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 12/5/2012
Franchise Wormwood Studios
Developer Wormwood Studios
Publisher Wadjet Eye Games
Steam App Id 227000

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.

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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 7,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,339 positive reviews and 349 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.19 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 $1.19
Release Date 9/22/2017
Developer Image & Form Games
Publisher Image & Form Games
Steam App Id 571310

7. 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.

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Choice of Robots has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,913 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.89 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 $4.89
Release Date 12/19/2014
Developer Choice of Games
Publisher Choice of Games
Steam App Id 339350

8. 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!

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SteamWorld Heist has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,518 positive reviews and 339 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.49 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 $1.49
Release Date 6/7/2016
Developer Image & Form Games
Publisher Image & Form Games
Steam App Id 322190

9. SteamWorld Dig

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

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SteamWorld Dig 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 8,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,078 positive reviews and 547 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.89 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 $0.89
Release Date 12/5/2013
Developer Image & Form Games
Publisher Image & Form Games
Steam App Id 252410

10. Brigador: Up-Armored Edition

Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.

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Brigador: Up-Armored Edition 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 5,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,138 positive reviews and 338 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 6/2/2016
Franchise Stellar Jockeys
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Publisher Stellar Jockeys
Steam App Id 274500

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2/18/2020
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12/11/2014
93
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7/14/2017
93
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93
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12/5/2012
93
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9/22/2017
92
$1.19
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Choice of Robots steam charts
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12/19/2014
91
$4.89
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6/7/2016
91
$1.49
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SteamWorld Dig steam charts
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12/5/2013
91
$0.89
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6/2/2016
91
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). The Talos Principle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Rusted Warfare - RTS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Primordia on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Choice of Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). SteamWorld Heist on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on Steam. Steam Store.

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