Best Robots Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,464 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 1/10/2025.

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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 48,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,606 positive reviews and 2,199 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
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 31,295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,856 positive reviews and 1,439 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
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.

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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 5,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,479 positive reviews and 184 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.

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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 3,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,146 positive reviews and 106 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.

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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 23,096 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,887 positive reviews and 1,209 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

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 7,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,988 positive reviews and 325 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 9/22/2017
Developer Image & Form Games
Publisher Image & Form Games
Steam App Id 571310

7. 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!

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Bzzzt 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 773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 761 positive reviews and 12 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
Developers
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Steam App Id 1293170

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,910 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

9. 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.

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Gravity Circuit 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 2,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,350 positive reviews and 109 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

10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Robots games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,733 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,415 positive reviews and 318 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 6/7/2016
Developer Image & Form Games
Publisher Image & Form Games
Steam App Id 322190

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2/18/2020
94
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12/11/2014
93
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7/14/2017
93
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12/5/2012
93
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3/1/2022
93
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9/22/2017
92
$19.99
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11/13/2023
92
$11.99
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12/19/2014
91
$6.99
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7/13/2023
91
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6/7/2016
91
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Rusted Warfare - RTS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Primordia on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Bzzzt on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Choice of Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). Gravity Circuit on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). SteamWorld Heist on Steam. Steam Store.

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