Best Runner Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,177 Runner 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. Runner game rankings were last updated on 3/31/2025.
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1. Orbt XL
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points—the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Orbt XL holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Runner game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,243 positive reviews and 106 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2017 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 615610 |
2. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,244 positive reviews and 77 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1268960 |
3. Vecter
Vecter is a fast-paced runner and shooter game where your goal is to survive by the skin of your teeth and raise hell in your path. You get in your ship, you push the throttle on max and then try to survive for as long as possible by annihilating anything that gets in your way.
Vecter has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,770 positive reviews and 141 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Ding Dong XL
A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions—challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!
Ding Dong XL has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 824 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 6/15/2018 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 862570 |
5. SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
Like a bastard child of Quake 3 and Super Meat Boy, SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is truly hardcore and focuses on speed and fast reaction.
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,802 positive reviews and 154 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. At the moment, it is possible to play SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2016 |
| Franchise | Pine Studio |
| Developer | Pine Studio |
| Publisher | Pine Studio |
| Steam App Id | 457210 |
6. Race The Sun
You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!
Race The Sun has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,890 positive reviews and 403 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Race The Sun on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 253030 |
7. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,756 positive reviews and 12,851 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Poosh XL
Poosh XL is a neon-infused, one-button arcade score chaser where precision and timing are everything. Launch yourself past obstacles, collect powerups, and climb the leaderboards in this fast-paced, endlessly challenging game. Simple to learn, hard to master—perfect for quick, addictive gameplay!
Poosh XL has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.59 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 | $0.59 |
| Release Date | 5/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Adamvision Studios |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2055910 |
9. Melody's Escape
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
Melody's Escape has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,487 positive reviews and 338 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
10. SuperTux
Classic 2D jump'n'run sidescroller featuring Tux the penguin. Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping on them, bumping them from below or tossing objects at them, grabbing power-ups and other stuff on the way.
SuperTux has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 994 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/12/2022 |
| Developer | The SuperTux Team |
| Publisher | The SuperTux Team |
| Steam App Id | 1572920 |
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| 2 | 4/21/2017 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 3/26/2021 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/14/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 6/15/2018 | 91 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/28/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/9/2013 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37,450 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/8/2023 | 90 | $0.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Vecter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Race The Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Poosh XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). SuperTux on Steam. Steam Store.