Best Simulation Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 37,908 Simulation 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. Simulation game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2024.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Simulation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 825,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 812,141 positive reviews and 13,119 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,954 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,957 positive reviews and 3,997 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
3. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 785,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,214 positive reviews and 19,221 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
4. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,350 positive reviews and 2,693 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 Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,246 positive reviews and 3,717 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
6. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,520 positive reviews and 5,358 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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.
| Steam Price | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
7. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,119,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,083,283 positive reviews and 36,142 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 Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
8. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 162,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,973 positive reviews and 5,006 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 | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
9. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,650 positive reviews and 1,955 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 | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
10. VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Simulation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,323 positive reviews and 889 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/21/2016 |
| Franchise | Ysbryd Games |
| Developer | Sukeban Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 447530 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Simulation games available on Steam.
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| 47,146 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,799 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36,841 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,026 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,661 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35,804 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,158 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,427 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 345 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 6/21/2016 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on Steam. Steam Store.