Best Sokoban Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 698 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 9/30/2024.

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1. 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!

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Baba Is You holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Sokoban game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,386 positive reviews and 460 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

2. 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.

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Patrick's Parabox 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 3,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,635 positive reviews and 28 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

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.

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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 2,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,414 positive reviews and 26 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.

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Linelith has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 698 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 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.

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I'm on Observation Duty 4 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 722 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 12/22/2021
Franchise Notovia
Developer Notovia
Publisher Notovia
Steam App Id 1730360

6. Stephen's Sausage Roll

A simple 3d puzzle game.

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Stephen's Sausage Roll has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,549 positive reviews and 76 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 4/17/2016
Developer increpare games
Publisher increpare games
Steam App Id 353540

7. 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!

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Hexologic has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Sokoban games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,141 positive reviews and 51 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.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 5/29/2018
Franchise MythicOwl
Developer MythicOwl
Publisher MythicOwl
Steam App Id 785890

8. 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?

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I'm on Observation Duty 5 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 688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 665 positive reviews and 23 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 5/13/2022
Franchise Notovia
Developer Notovia
Publisher Notovia
Steam App Id 1850550

9. A Monster's Expedition

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

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A Monster's Expedition 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 1,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,197 positive reviews and 58 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 9/10/2020
Franchise Draknek & Friends
Developer Draknek & Friends
Publishers
Steam App Id 1052990

10. A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build

An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.

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A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build 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 960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 916 positive reviews and 44 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 2/25/2015
Franchise Draknek & Friends
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Steam App Id 316610

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3/29/2022
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1/13/2023
94
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5/19/2022
92
$2.99
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12/22/2021
92
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4/17/2016
90
$29.99
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5/29/2018
90
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5/13/2022
90
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9/10/2020
90
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90
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 30). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 15). Patrick's Parabox on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Handshakes on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). I'm on Observation Duty 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Stephen's Sausage Roll on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Hexologic on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). I'm on Observation Duty 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). A Monster's Expedition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 14). A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build on Steam. Steam Store.

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