Best Short Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,289 Short 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. Short game rankings were last updated on 11/16/2024.

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1. Portal

Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

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Portal holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Short game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,753 positive reviews and 2,563 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 400

2. A Short Hike

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

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A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,337 positive reviews and 140 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.19 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 $5.19
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

3. Helltaker

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

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Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,166 positive reviews and 2,720 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/11/2020
Developer vanripper
Publisher vanripper
Steam App Id 1289310

4. Pineapple on pizza

Can a video game convey a flavor?

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Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,479 positive reviews and 482 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 3/28/2023
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 2263010

5. Gunpoint

Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

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Gunpoint has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,652 positive reviews and 320 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Gunpoint on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 6/3/2013
Franchise Suspicious Developments
Developer Suspicious Developments
Publisher Suspicious Developments
Steam App Id 206190

6. To the Moon

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

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To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,593 positive reviews and 2,859 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. At the moment, it is possible to play To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 9/7/2012
Franchise Freebird Games
Developer Freebird Games
Publisher Freebird Games
Steam App Id 206440

7. Mark of the Ninja

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

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Mark of the Ninja has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,339 positive reviews and 473 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 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.

Developer Klei Entertainment
Publisher Microsoft Studios
Steam App Id 214560

8. BABBDI

Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.

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BABBDI has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,363 positive reviews and 122 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 BABBDI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/22/2022
Developers
Publisher Lemaitre Bros
Steam App Id 2240530

9. Hook

HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

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Hook has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,570 positive reviews and 268 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 7/6/2015
Developer Maciej Targoni
Publisher Maciej Targoni
Steam App Id 367580

10. Half-Life 2: Episode One

Half-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards. Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and launch a journey beyond City 17. Also features two multiplayer games. Half-Life 2 not required.

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Half-Life 2: Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,517 positive reviews and 1,347 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Half-Life 2: Episode One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/1/2006
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 380

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Gunpoint on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 15). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Mark of the Ninja on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). BABBDI on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Half-Life 2: Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.

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