Best Software Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 3,053 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 12/10/2024.

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1. Aseprite

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

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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 19,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,685 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

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.

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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 9,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,653 positive reviews and 212 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).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

3. Blender

Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.

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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 65,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,173 positive reviews and 2,326 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.

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DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 561 positive reviews and 4 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.

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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 4,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,133 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 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 $7.49
Release Date 6/10/2014
Developers
Publisher Krita Team
Steam App Id 280680

6. 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.

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Software Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,597 positive reviews and 395 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

7. Dungeon Alchemist

Dungeon Alchemist is mapmaking software for tabletop RPG's that enables you to make amazing, high-quality maps in seconds!

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Dungeon Alchemist 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 3,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,879 positive reviews and 143 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $44.99 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).

Steam Price $44.99
Release Date 3/31/2022
Developer Briganti
Publisher Briganti
Steam App Id 1588530

8. 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.

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OVR Advanced Settings has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,943 positive reviews and 300 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

9. RPG Maker MV

POWERFUL enough for a developer SIMPLE enough for a child VERSATILE enough for any platform!RPG MAKER MV allows you to make the RPG of your dreams! This latest version includes a host of new featuresand export options for MacOSX, Android, and iPhone!

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RPG Maker MV has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,244 positive reviews and 707 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $79.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RPG Maker MV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $79.99
Release Date 10/23/2015
Developers
Publisher Gotcha Gotcha Games
Steam App Id 363890

10. Sophie's Dice

The ultimate 3D dice roller. Make and roll whatever dice you need.

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Sophie's Dice has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Sophie's Dice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 6/17/2019
Developer Sophie Houlden
Publisher Sophie Houlden
Steam App Id 1067350

More Software Linux Games on Steam

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3,917
2/22/2016
97
$19.99
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Virtual Cottage steam charts
312
10/7/2020
95
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Blender steam charts
6,489
4/24/2015
95
Free
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DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine steam charts
218
4/14/2023
92
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Krita steam charts
465
6/10/2014
92
$7.49
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Software Inc. steam charts
153
5/1/2015
91
$22.99
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Dungeon Alchemist steam charts
154
3/31/2022
91
$44.99
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OVR Advanced Settings steam charts
2,372
4/14/2020
89
$7.99
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RPG Maker MV steam charts
638
10/23/2015
88
$79.99
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Sophie's Dice steam charts
1
6/17/2019
88
$4.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Krita on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Dungeon Alchemist on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). OVR Advanced Settings on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). RPG Maker MV on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Sophie's Dice on Steam. Steam Store.

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