Best Space Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 5,751 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 1/10/2025.

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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.

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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 201,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,614 positive reviews and 4,056 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.

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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 124,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,680 positive reviews and 4,045 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.

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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 9,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,712 positive reviews and 173 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $18.74 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 $18.74
Release Date 8/15/2024
Franchise tobspr Games
Developer tobspr Games
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Steam App Id 2162800

4. 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.

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FTL: Faster Than Light 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 73,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,135 positive reviews and 3,321 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

5. 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.

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Kerbal Space Program 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 124,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,584 positive reviews and 6,064 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

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.

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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 1,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,264 positive reviews and 9 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?

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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 9,932 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,558 positive reviews and 374 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 9/7/2010
Franchise Terry Cavanagh
Developer Terry Cavanagh
Publisher Terry Cavanagh
Steam App Id 70300

8. Bit Blaster XL

A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup).

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Bit Blaster XL 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 6,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,923 positive reviews and 215 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.49 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 $0.49
Release Date 1/22/2016
Developer Adamvision Studios
Publisher Adamvision Studios
Steam App Id 433950

9. Orbt XL

Defy Gravity! Orbt XL is an intense, addictive and fun 'just-one-more-round' score chaser. Perfect for playing while waiting in queue for another game.

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Orbt 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 3,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,228 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.49 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 $0.49
Release Date 4/21/2017
Developer Adamvision Studios
Publisher Adamvision Studios
Steam App Id 615610

10. her tears were my light

a love story between time and space

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her tears were my light has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 531 positive reviews and 3 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 9/28/2022
Franchise NomnomNami
Developer NomnomNami
Publisher NomnomNami
Steam App Id 2112520

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RimWorld steam charts
24,993
10/17/2018
97
$34.99
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Oxygen Not Included steam charts
10,879
7/30/2019
95
$24.99
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1,273
8/15/2024
95
$18.74
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1,038
9/14/2012
94
$9.99
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Kerbal Space Program steam charts
1,887
4/27/2015
94
$39.99
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South Scrimshaw, Part One steam charts
3
6/9/2023
94
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VVVVVV steam charts
24
9/7/2010
93
$4.99
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2
1/22/2016
93
$0.49
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Orbt XL steam charts
1
4/21/2017
93
$0.49
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1
9/28/2022
92
$2.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 17). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). her tears were my light on Steam. Steam Store.

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