Best Singleplayer Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 64,953 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 11/21/2024.

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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?

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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 780,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 767,918 positive reviews and 12,997 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.

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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 167,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165,098 positive reviews and 2,569 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

3. Terraria

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

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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 1,346,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,313,383 positive reviews and 33,404 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 5/16/2011
Developer Re-Logic
Publisher Re-Logic
Steam App Id 105600

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.

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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 196,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,761 positive reviews and 3,963 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.

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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 903,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 881,367 positive reviews and 22,548 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 11/16/2009
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 550

6. Aseprite

Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.

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Aseprite 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 19,644 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,471 positive reviews and 173 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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Singleplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,356 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

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!

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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 168,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,863 positive reviews and 3,641 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.

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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 126,567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,954 positive reviews and 2,613 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!

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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 163,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,901 positive reviews and 3,707 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 3/31/2010
Developer TaleWorlds Entertainment
Publisher TaleWorlds Entertainment
Steam App Id 48700

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67,301
2/26/2016
98
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665
10/10/2007
97
$9.99
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23,829
5/16/2011
97
$9.99
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20,546
10/17/2018
97
$34.99
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22,976
11/16/2009
97
$9.99
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Aseprite steam charts
3,489
2/22/2016
97
$19.99
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A Short Hike steam charts
27
7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Slay the Spire steam charts
11,353
1/23/2019
97
$24.99
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Slime Rancher steam charts
758
8/1/2017
97
$19.99
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Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
3,933
3/31/2010
96
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Portal on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.

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