Best Singleplayer Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 64,348 Singleplayer 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. Singleplayer game rankings were last updated on 11/14/2024.
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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 Singleplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 777,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 764,422 positive reviews and 12,965 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. 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.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,573 positive reviews and 2,561 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.
3. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,344,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,311,284 positive reviews and 33,313 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 196,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,233 positive reviews and 3,959 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 |
5. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 899,124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 876,719 positive reviews and 22,405 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.
6. 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.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,313 positive reviews and 139 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.
7. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,367 positive reviews and 175 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
8. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,398 positive reviews and 3,627 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,753 positive reviews and 2,610 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,773 positive reviews and 3,705 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 |
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| 54,368 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 253 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16,998 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16,705 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24,484 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $5.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,811 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,425 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 509 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,670 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.