Best Software Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,488 Software 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. Software game rankings were last updated on 6/28/2025.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Software game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,923 positive reviews and 207 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,230 positive reviews and 232 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 Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,060 positive reviews and 2,736 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
4. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 750 positive reviews and 5 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. At the moment, it is possible to play DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/14/2023 |
| Developer | The DFHack Team |
| Publisher | The DFHack Team |
| Steam App Id | 2346660 |
5. Krita
Krita is a powerful, open source and community-driven digital art tool for illustrators, concept designers, animators, comic book artists, game developers, and anyone who wants to express themselves through the creation of visual art.
Krita has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,935 positive reviews and 215 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 not possible to play or run Krita on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Krita Team |
| Steam App Id | 280680 |
6. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,886 positive reviews and 283 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 not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
7. Software Inc.
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Software Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,866 positive reviews and 411 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Software Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2015 |
| Developer | Coredumping |
| Publisher | Coredumping |
| Steam App Id | 362620 |
8. Dungeon Alchemist
Dungeon Alchemist is mapmaking software for tabletop RPG's that enables you to make amazing, high-quality maps in seconds!
Dungeon Alchemist has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,150 positive reviews and 160 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeon Alchemist on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Satisfactory Modeler
Model your Satisfactory builds. Set up your machines however you like, adding optional limits to the number of any of those machines and the tool will calculate how the parts will flow and how many of each machine type are getting used.
Satisfactory Modeler has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 917 positive reviews and 28 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/17/2024 |
| Developer | David Price |
| Publisher | David Price |
| Steam App Id | 3187030 |
10. OVR Advanced Settings
OVR Advanced Settings is a Dashboard Application for VR, that allows you to access many settings. OVRAS also has a myriad of utility features such as: simulated movement, adding smooth/snap turn to any game, video controls for the headset such as brightness, per-app bindings and much more.
OVR Advanced Settings has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,228 positive reviews and 347 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OVR Advanced Settings on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 4/14/2020 |
| Developer | OVRAS Team |
| Publisher | OVRAS Team |
| Steam App Id | 1009850 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 5,702 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 230 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,066 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 4/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 847 | 6/10/2014 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,201 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 5/1/2015 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 3/31/2022 | 91 | $35.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 900 | 9/17/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,451 | 4/14/2020 | 89 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Krita on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Dungeon Alchemist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Satisfactory Modeler on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). OVR Advanced Settings on Steam. Steam Store.