Best Software Training Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 711 Software Training 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 Training game rankings were last updated on 11/23/2024.
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1. Skybox3D
CS:GO match replay and analysis software used by the top professional Counterstrike teams and tournaments around the world.
Skybox3D holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Software Training game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Skybox3D on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/9/2021 |
| Developer | Skybox Technologies |
| Publisher | Skybox Technologies |
| Steam App Id | 1549660 |
2. The Legend of Pomodoro
The Legend of Pomodoro is a pomodoro tool and an idle game driven by tomatoes.
The Legend of Pomodoro has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
3. Defold
Defold is a free and open game engine used for development of desktop, mobile and web games.
Defold has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Defold on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/28/2021 |
| Developer | Defold Foundation |
| Publisher | Defold Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 1365760 |
4. Wicked Engine
3D engine with modern graphics
Wicked Engine has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | Turánszki János |
| Publisher | Turánszki János |
| Steam App Id | 1967460 |
5. Textreme 2
A fully functional text editor topped with lots of juicy animations and effects that exaggerate your every action.
Textreme 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/1/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ash K |
| Steam App Id | 1516350 |
6. AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development
AppGameKit Classic is a powerful game development engine, ideal for Hobbyist and Indie developers. Choose to code in the easy to learn AppGameKit BASIC or use our libraries in C++ & XCode. Write your code once and deploy easily to multiple mobile & desktop platforms.
AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 539 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 11/21/2014 |
| Developer | TheGameCreators |
| Publisher | TheGameCreators |
| Steam App Id | 325180 |
7. Primitive
Enter a three dimensional representation of open source Java, C#, C++, and JavaScript code in the Primitive Immersive Development Environment.
Primitive has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
| Developer | John Voorhees |
| Publisher | Prime Software Systems, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 777890 |
8. VR Driver School
VR driver school, designed specifically for the re conception and redesign of virtual reality. The game has just been launched and has become a driving school specific simulator software, perfectly restoring the driving school learning environment and making real-time judgments.
VR Driver School has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151 positive reviews and 34 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
9. Chordwatch
The ultimate music sidekick. Reveal the exact chords you play, instantly see names, inversions, intervals, even TAB, all with your MIDI instrument or just a mouse. And that's not all. Scale Guides, Chord Previews, LivePlay and more make Chordwatch the ultimate sidekick for your music!
Chordwatch has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/11/2022 |
| Developer | Moonstop Software Ltd |
| Publisher | Moonstop Software Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1884960 |
10. Steno Arcade
Steno Arcade is a suite of arcade games designed to teach and drill steno fundamentals in an immersive, addictive, responsive, and interactive way.
Steno Arcade has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 Steno Arcade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/30/2016 |
| Developer | For All To Play |
| Publisher | For All To Play |
| Steam App Id | 449000 |
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| 1 | 6/9/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 2/11/2022 | 82 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 1/28/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/1/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/1/2021 | 79 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/21/2014 | 78 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/23/2019 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/1/2024 | 75 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/11/2022 | 75 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/30/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Skybox3D on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). The Legend of Pomodoro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Defold on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). Wicked Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Textreme 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Primitive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). VR Driver School on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 16). Chordwatch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). Steno Arcade on Steam. Steam Store.