Best Space Sim Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,095 Space Sim 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. Space Sim game rankings were last updated on 12/2/2024.
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1. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Space Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,832 positive reviews and 3,984 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 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 | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
2. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,734 positive reviews and 3,278 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
3. Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Kerbal Space Program has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,021 positive reviews and 6,058 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kerbal Space Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2015 |
| Franchise | Private Division |
| Developer | Squad |
| Publisher | Private Division |
| Steam App Id | 220200 |
4. ΔV: Rings of Saturn
A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.
ΔV: Rings of Saturn has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,517 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.79 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ΔV: Rings of Saturn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.79 |
| Release Date | 7/21/2023 |
| Franchise | Kurki.games |
| Developer | Kodera Software |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 846030 |
5. Endless Sky
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Endless Sky has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,946 positive reviews and 493 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 possible to play Endless Sky on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/30/2015 |
| Developer | Michael Zahniser |
| Publisher | Michael Zahniser |
| Steam App Id | 404410 |
6. Cozy Space Survivors
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Cozy Space Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 281 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.69 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 | $2.69 |
| Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
| Developer | simonschreibt |
| Publisher | simonschreibt |
| Steam App Id | 2657850 |
7. X3: Albion Prelude
X3: Albion Prelude is the latest game in the X3 space game series. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in a living and breathing universe. A new plot and many additions to the open free-form gameplay.
X3: Albion Prelude has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,911 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
8. Avorion
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Avorion has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,877 positive reviews and 1,286 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Avorion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Polandball: Can into Space!
Crazy fun rocket simulator game with countryballs theme. Can Polandball into Space? Try to find out!
Polandball: Can into Space! has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/15/2016 |
| Developer | Alien Pixel Studios |
| Publisher | Alien Pixel Studios |
| Steam App Id | 441050 |
10. Flight Of Nova
Flight of Nova is a simulator based on newtonian mechanics in which you control spacecraft in the Noren star system. You fly multiple types of spacecraft doing transport and search missions in an environment with realistic aerodynamics and orbital physics.
Flight Of Nova has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 397 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2022 |
| Developer | Aerovery Lab |
| Publisher | Aerovery Lab |
| Steam App Id | 1069190 |
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| 8,394 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,223 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,456 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 7/21/2023 | 90 | $5.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 10/30/2015 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/3/2024 | 89 | $2.69 | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 12/15/2011 | 88 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 941 | 3/9/2020 | 88 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/15/2016 | 88 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/31/2022 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 17). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). ΔV: Rings of Saturn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). Endless Sky on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Cozy Space Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). X3: Albion Prelude on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Avorion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Polandball: Can into Space! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Flight Of Nova on Steam. Steam Store.