Best Sokoban Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 969 Sokoban 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. Sokoban game rankings were last updated on 3/14/2026.
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1. Patrick's Parabox
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.
Patrick's Parabox holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Sokoban game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,330 positive reviews and 41 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 Patrick's Parabox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1260520 |
2. Baba Is You
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Baba Is You has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,146 positive reviews and 532 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 | 3/13/2019 |
| Developer | Hempuli Oy |
| Publisher | Hempuli Oy |
| Steam App Id | 736260 |
3. Handshakes
Take your brain for a walk in Handshakes, a simple yet tricksy sokoban puzzle game. Guide two hands through puzzles designed to stump, not frustate, so that they may achieve their dream of a warm, firm handshake.
Handshakes has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,814 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,783 positive reviews and 31 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/13/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Pet Pumpkin |
| Steam App Id | 2171690 |
4. Linelith
Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.
Linelith has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,170 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Linelith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1923790 |
5. I'm on Observation Duty 4
A spot the difference -type of puzzle horror game about monitoring live surveillance camera footage and spotting anomalies. Anomalies range from furniture movement to intruders. Fix anomalies by filing reports. You will need sharp eyes and good memory. The goal is to survive the entire night.
I'm on Observation Duty 4 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 807 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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.
6. Hexologic
Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!
Hexologic has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,280 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
7. Stephen's Sausage Roll
A simple 3d puzzle game.
Stephen's Sausage Roll has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,822 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" 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, it is possible to play Stephen's Sausage Roll on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 4/18/2016 |
| Developer | increpare games |
| Publisher | increpare games |
| Steam App Id | 353540 |
8. Crossroad OS
Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.
Crossroad OS has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 295 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 Crossroad OS on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1783800 |
9. Gentoo Rescue
A puzzler about sliding penguins and walruses. Pick up items to push, pull, bounce, swap, stop, steal, or explode. Uncover surprising twists hidden in a world of puzzles inside puzzles inside puzzles.
Gentoo Rescue has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 218 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2830480 |
10. I'm on Observation Duty 5
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 5 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 752 positive reviews and 29 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.
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| 27 | 3/29/2022 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 163 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/13/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/19/2022 | 93 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/22/2021 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/29/2018 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 4/18/2016 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/8/2023 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/22/2025 | 90 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/13/2022 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Handshakes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 22). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). I'm on Observation Duty 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Hexologic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Stephen's Sausage Roll on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Crossroad OS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). Gentoo Rescue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). I'm on Observation Duty 5 on Steam. Steam Store.