Best Space Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,947 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 5/28/2024.
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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 187,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183,404 positive reviews and 3,666 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 114,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,196 positive reviews and 3,753 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,183 positive reviews and 3,135 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 |
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 120,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,903 positive reviews and 6,058 negative reviews — making it "Very 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,210 positive reviews and 350 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 |
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 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,078 positive reviews and 7 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. 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).
Bit Blaster XL 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 6,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,930 positive reviews and 214 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 |
8. 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.
Orbt 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 3,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,176 positive reviews and 105 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 |
9. her tears were my light
a love story between time and space
her tears were my light has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 442 positive reviews and 2 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 | 9/28/2022 |
| Franchise | NomnomNami |
| Developer | NomnomNami |
| Publisher | NomnomNami |
| Steam App Id | 2112520 |
10. Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Beat Hazard 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 7,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,907 positive reviews and 394 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/15/2010 |
| Franchise | Cold Beam Games |
| Developer | Cold Beam Games |
| Publisher | Cold Beam Games |
| Steam App Id | 49600 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 23,826 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,844 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,361 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,105 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/21/2017 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/28/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). her tears were my light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.