Best Space Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,227 Space 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 game rankings were last updated on 6/9/2025.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Space game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206,334 positive reviews and 4,303 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,241 positive reviews and 4,171 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 | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
3. shapez 2
Dive into a factory-building game with the focus on just that – building huge space factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle increasingly complex automation challenges at your own pace – you won’t have to worry about enemies.
shapez 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,947 positive reviews and 208 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Franchise | tobspr Games |
| Developer | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2162800 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,038 positive reviews and 6,080 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,594 positive reviews and 3,496 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. At the moment, it is possible to play FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
6. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
South Scrimshaw, Part One has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,371 positive reviews and 11 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 South Scrimshaw, Part One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/9/2023 |
| Developer | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Publisher | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Steam App Id | 2443110 |
7. VVVVVV
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,723 positive reviews and 377 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 | 9/8/2010 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 70300 |
8. Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,928 positive reviews and 114 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
9. Bit Blaster XL
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Bit Blaster XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,925 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
10. Orbt XL
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Orbt XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,258 positive reviews and 110 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2017 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 615610 |
More Space Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Space games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 18,573 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,973 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,362 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,244 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,074 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/8/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/21/2017 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 8). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.