Best Runner Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,032 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 12/4/2024.
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1. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya 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 2,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,169 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1268960 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,783 positive reviews and 137 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,783 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2016 |
| Franchise | Pine Studio |
| Developer | Pine Studio |
| Publisher | Pine Studio |
| Steam App Id | 457210 |
4. 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 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,943 positive reviews and 12,527 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,879 positive reviews and 401 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 |
6. Poosh XL
Poosh XL is a neon-infused, one-button arcade score chaser. That's it! That pretty much says it all. If you like that first sentence you'll probably enjoy this game. Otherwise, refund it, I don't care, I just work here. (The spiritual successor to Ding Dong XL)
Poosh XL 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 260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 258 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Adamvision Studios |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2055910 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,490 positive reviews and 333 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 948 positive reviews and 58 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 |
9. BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,793 positive reviews and 248 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 | 2/26/2013 |
| Developer | Gaijin Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 218060 |
10. Boson X
Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.
Boson X has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,442 positive reviews and 116 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Boson X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Shape Shop |
| Steam App Id | 302610 |
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| 8 | 3/26/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/14/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 7/28/2016 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42,334 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 12/9/2013 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/8/2023 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/26/2013 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/15/2014 | 88 | $2.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Vecter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Race The Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Poosh XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). SuperTux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Boson X on Steam. Steam Store.